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Matthew B. on April 26, 2018
I was Diagnosed with:
Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma, ALK negative
Employment Status:
Social Security, Total and Permanent Disability
Gender/Age:
Male/46
Type and Description of Treatments:
I recieved 6 rounds of CHOP+E chemotherapy from June 2016 to December 2016. At the end of Januar...
How do you feel today?
Same as everyday. Very difficult to get going after waking up in the morning. It always feels like it takes until 5 in the afternoon before I feel fully awake. I try to exercise but the toll the stem cell transplant and other treatments have taken on me is profound. I used to be a marathon runner but the effort of running even 1 mile...
Continue ReadingRobyn G. on March 5, 2018
I was Diagnosed with:
Tonsil
Employment Status:
on Disability
Gender/Age:
Female/52
Type and Description of Treatments:
Tonsil (Head & Neck) cancer. After 6 months of 4 Emergency room visits (from Feb - August 2012) c...
How do you feel today?
I feel pretty good and healthy. Still dealing with side effects, ear pain, have half my hearing and poor eye sight. In early fall of 2016, I went thru 2 cataract surgeries (both eyes, including lenses and 6 months later 2 laser procedures (both eyes). I no longer have chest pain and have weened myself off of Morphine, while still on Hy...
Continue ReadingAmanda M. on February 27, 2018
I was Diagnosed with:
Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Employment Status:
Unemployed
Gender/Age:
Female/35
Type and Description of Treatments:
I was out of work for 6 months going through 3 rounds of chemotherapy where I had to be in the ho...
How do you feel today?
I feel great! and I'm ready to work, even if it's just part time.
Continue ReadingVictoria R. on January 30, 2018
I was Diagnosed with:
IDC Stage II Breast Cancer with effected lymph nodes
Employment Status:
full-time
Gender/Age:
Female/44
Type and Description of Treatments:
Treatment plan is a multi-step plan. 1. neo-adjunct chemo back on July 13 with 4 rounds of AC, f...
How do you feel today?
Today? I'm frustrated with needing more chemo after radiation. Tired of people asking me when it will be over. Scared for my future.
Continue ReadingBobbi J. on January 10, 2018
I was Diagnosed with:
Stage 4 Lung Cancer (never smoker)
Employment Status:
In transition
Gender/Age:
Female/46
Type and Description of Treatments:
Over the past 4+ years, I have had lung surgery, 32 rounds of radiation (2 to the brain stem), 63...
How do you feel today?
Much to the surprise of family, friends and co-workers, I look and feel pretty darn healthy! I think credit goes to maintaining a positive outlook on life, a strong spiritual foundation, eating healthy, exercising and hanging out with people I love.
Continue ReadingMary C. on January 9, 2018
I was Diagnosed with:
Metastatic Breast Cancer 2016, (IDC Stage 3 C in 2012, Triple Positive)
Employment Status:
Trying to work, almost full time
Gender/Age:
Female/54
Type and Description of Treatments:
2012 diagnosis was Invasive Ductal Stage 3 C, had 20 weeks of chemotherapy, Adriamycin, Cytoxin, ...
How do you feel today?
I still get tired and achy frequently, which I did not have before the 2016 recurrence. My right arm is still weak and numb, I have difficulty writing and keyboarding, still have some chemo-brain, not to mention constant worry about being metastatic.
Continue ReadingShelley D. on January 6, 2018
I was Diagnosed with:
Breast cancer, IDC, er+pr+her2-
Employment Status:
Contract
Gender/Age:
Female/48
Type and Description of Treatments:
I had a lumpectomy, an axillary lymph node dissection, five months of chemo (ACT), 6 weeks of ra...
How do you feel today?
I feel great today. I am trying to embrace the new year, and looking forward to making changes in my life that will positively impact others.
Continue ReadingDebra D. on January 3, 2018
I was Diagnosed with:
Stage 1B Invasive Ductal Carcinoma
Employment Status:
Self Employed
Gender/Age:
Female/50
Type and Description of Treatments:
Surgery, Chemotherapy (Cytoxin and Taxotere), Radiation
How do you feel today?
Incredibly fortunate and content
Continue ReadingMary Anne C. on December 29, 2017
I was Diagnosed with:
1a, ER+, PR+, Her-
Employment Status:
Principal of Elementary School
Gender/Age:
Female/49
Type and Description of Treatments:
I had a lumpectomy with a second re-excision. My oncologist score came back at 14, so fortunately...
How do you feel today?
Most days I feel pretty good! I am trying to get back to more of my routine of regularly exercising like I did before diagnosis. Since radiation, fatigue still sets in by the afternoon. I haven’t had any side effects from the tamoxifen other than dry mouth. Mentally, I struggle more than physically with constant worry about every ...
Continue ReadingMary H. on December 28, 2017
I was Diagnosed with:
Metastatic breast cancer to the bones
Employment Status:
Full tume
Gender/Age:
Female/58
Type and Description of Treatments:
Monthly biosphosinate shot; daily aroma tase inhibitor
How do you feel today?
I’m asympomatic, at least physically; feeling fatigue from meds
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