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Lowanda Shalik J. on October 8, 2022
I was Diagnosed with:
cancer of head and roof of mouth
Employment Status:
self employed
Gender/Age:
Female/49
Type and Description of Treatments:
surgery: chemo unknown as of yet.
How do you feel today?
I am Happy but very sleepy did not get much sleep and I am up early writing. I am a writer of religious children's and young adults' books, films and comics.
Continue ReadingLa 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 ReadingLeslie H. on October 8, 2019
I was Diagnosed with:
Colon Cancer
Employment Status:
Unable to work
Gender/Age:
Male/59
Type and Description of Treatments:
Having Initial Surgery 11 Oct 19
How do you feel today?
Pain, more pain and a lot of pain
Continue ReadingCynthia M. on November 17, 2015
I was Diagnosed with:
breast cancer
Employment Status:
dialysis tech fulltime 40-60 hours per week
Gender/Age:
Female/36
Type and Description of Treatments:
DCIS ductal carcinoma in situ. I've had genetic testing done due to family history of my great gr...
How do you feel today?
Today is sorta okay. Disappointed my test results aren't back, so my doctor appointment with my surgeon was rescheduled.
Continue ReadingLinda G. on April 16, 2015
I was Diagnosed with:
Breast Cancer
Employment Status:
Working Full Time and Part-Time
Gender/Age:
Female/50
Type and Description of Treatments:
Lumpectomy 2 weeks ago, and re-incision surgery scheduled for tomorrow.
How do you feel today?
Doing ok. Hoping all goes well tomorrow.
Continue ReadingRichard L. on March 9, 2015
I was Diagnosed with:
Prostate cancer
Employment Status:
Employed in financial industry
Gender/Age:
Male/48
Type and Description of Treatments:
Moved to Boston 18 months ago, and old gp said he wouldn't write any more cholesterol rx until I ...
How do you feel today?
I feel fine. I have no symptoms at all.
Continue ReadingGlen B. on May 13, 2014
I was Diagnosed with:
Stage Zero Cancer Left Breast
Employment Status:
Employed as International Accounting Analyst
Gender/Age:
Female/53
Type and Description of Treatments:
They found some irregular images on a routine Mammogram. Repeated procedure showed same result. ...
How do you feel today?
Deceived.
Continue ReadingLynnette S. on December 19, 2013
I was Diagnosed with:
Lung cancer and lymph node as well
Employment Status:
Floor covering
Gender/Age:
Male/65
Type and Description of Treatments:
Non-operable, gave him until summer, treatments may prolong life, but no guarentee
How do you feel today?
Beyond sad, this man is my life, I have never met a man like him. He is and will always be my soul mate. No words can describe what we are going through.
Continue ReadingJerri Mae R. on April 30, 2013
I was Diagnosed with:
Stage 3
Employment Status:
Medical Leave
Gender/Age:
Female/48
Type and Description of Treatments:
As I answered the phone on April 10th I heard the voice my surgeon, his voice was very gentle as ...
How do you feel today?
Today is April 30th, 2013 and I am now 11-days post-op; recovery stage is a bit more than I anticipated; however, I’m getting strong daily and getting ready to meet the oncologist for the Chemotherapy and radiation treatment plan.
Continue ReadingColleen S. on April 2, 2013
I was Diagnosed with:
Early breast cancer
Employment Status:
working
Gender/Age:
Female/51
Type and Description of Treatments:
Early stage breast cancer. See surgeon on April 10th and go from there.
How do you feel today?
I feel scared, angry, sad and lost.
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