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La Shawn J. on March 16, 2022
I was Diagnosed with:
Stage 2 TNBC
Employment Status:
Part Time
Gender/Age:
Female/37
Type and Description of Treatments:
Chemo (ACT), then surgery, then radiation
How do you feel today?
I feel alright, I'm just confused about whether or not I will continue to work.
Continue ReadingLa Shawn J. on October 12, 2022
I was Diagnosed with:
Stage 2 TNBC
Employment Status:
Full time
Gender/Age:
Female/37
Type and Description of Treatments:
Keytruda every 3 weeks; chemo completed on 9/16; lumpectomy scheduled for 11/2
How do you feel today?
Honestly, I feel like an imposter. I got the clear to go back to work. I start Monday. I’m extremely nervous about messing up or doing something wrong. Im nervous that people may find out about my diagnosis. I disclosed at my screening. My job has made sure that I can take time off for the surgery which is wonderful.
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