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Kristen N. on August 26, 2008
I was Diagnosed with:
Ductal Carcanoma-Breast Cancer
Employment Status:
Full time
Gender/Age:
42
Type and Description of Treatments:
Double mastectomy
How do you feel today?
Hopeful, inspired to make my life count.
Continue ReadingMargaret F. on August 20, 2008
I was Diagnosed with:
melanoma
Employment Status:
formed company that I am now President and Co-Founder of
Gender/Age:
58
Type and Description of Treatments:
1.) excision of the melanoma and sentinel node biopsy 2.) 5 week daily radiation treatment 3.) 5 ...
How do you feel today?
I feel terrific! Except for weight gain of about 20 pounds from where I was before cancer, I feel wonderful. The pounds will come off eventually, that I know. I started treatment about the same time I started menopause, so that was bothersome (was it the treatment giving the flashes, or was it the treatments??)and confusing. All sympto...
Continue ReadingWendi S. on August 19, 2008
I was Diagnosed with:
Invasive Breast Cancer- Her 2 positive
Employment Status:
Full time with graduate school in clinical Psychology
Gender/Age:
37
Type and Description of Treatments:
Currently awaiting surgery (double mastectomy) with chemotherapy to follow for 4-6 months.
How do you feel today?
I'm feeling great, and I have been since being diagnosed. It's amazing how alive getting a cancer diagnosis has made me feel, and how much incredible support I have in my life that I never knew existed. Although I do have some fear, I'm mainly feeling drawn toward re-inventing myself spiritually as this process changes me physically.
Continue ReadingJennifer R. on August 11, 2008
I was Diagnosed with:
Breast Cancer
Employment Status:
Analyst
Gender/Age:
38
Type and Description of Treatments:
Too early to tell. I'm having mastectomy this week, SLN from last week shows negative results! ...
How do you feel today?
I feel so blessed knowing that everything is working out for me. Since my diagnosis (less than 2 mos. ago) I have been able to see a breast surgeon (2 since I had a second opinion), a radiation oncologist, a breast surgeon, nurses from each surgeon's office within weeks apart. My support system has been great - I've talked to women w...
Continue ReadingMargot Larson on July 24, 2008
I was Diagnosed with:
Stage 3 Inoperable Lung Cancer
Employment Status:
Self - Employed
Gender/Age:
61
Type and Description of Treatments:
Aggressive chemo treatment: Cisplatin + Etoposide daily for 6 consecutive days, two weeks off, 6 ...
How do you feel today?
I feel generally well. I have some minor side effects from taking Prenidsone to reduce the inflamation caused by Radiation Pneumonitis.
Continue ReadingCarmen V. on April 23, 2008
I was Diagnosed with:
breast cancer
Employment Status:
full time
Gender/Age:
/55
Type and Description of Treatments:
Not yet begun, having difficulty getting the HMO to approve before the 1st of May because I chang...
How do you feel today?
Positive, but frustrated to not have my surgery date. Worried about my colleague who is going into surgery for cervical cancer today. Thankful for the verbal support I have received so far especially from my sisters and best friends. I hope they will be able to handle it. I worry about that in a selfish but also concerned way.
Continue ReadingLinda K. on April 11, 2008
I was Diagnosed with:
Ovarian IV
Employment Status:
employed
Gender/Age:
57
Type and Description of Treatments:
2nd round chemo - gemzar
How do you feel today?
Feeling fine. Worried get new diagnosis on Monday 4/14/08
Continue ReadingStephanie P. on March 20, 2008
I was Diagnosed with:
Aggressive non-hormonal breast cancer both times
Employment Status:
Full time
Gender/Age:
35
Type and Description of Treatments:
I had a lumpectomy on my right breast. I had 3 types of chemo the first time around in 2002. One ...
How do you feel today?
I feel pretty good. I am thankful to God for getting me through this. I still have my bad days, but not too bad. I am still a little fatigued, but nothing I can not deal with.
Continue ReadingSuzanne C. on March 11, 2008
I was Diagnosed with:
Stage IV Colon cancer with metastis to the liver
Employment Status:
I have recently retired.
Gender/Age:
59
Type and Description of Treatments:
As you will see, my cancer history and treatment have been quite complicated. My original diagno...
How do you feel today?
I feel very good today and every day. I enjoy life, and my idea of "normal" may differ from that of other people, but that's okay. I am able to do whatever I need to do, and I tend to spend as much time as possible with friends and family. I am pleased to be able to add my thoughts to this collective diary, and hope that they are h...
Continue ReadingSue D. on March 7, 2008
I was Diagnosed with:
Breast Cancer
Employment Status:
Currently self-employed
Gender/Age:
Type and Description of Treatments:
6 treatments 3 chemicals;Bilateral mastectomy;6 more chemo with 3 chemicals;radiation;Femara;Fasl...
How do you feel today?
I feel great! Even though I am taking Xeloda, one week on and one week off, I am doing well. My feet are burning just a bit, but since today was my first day off again, within a few days, I will be fine. I am presently going through lymphadema therapy and have a huge compression bandage on my arm, but it is only for 2 weeks, so I'll ge...
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