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Marc P. on September 28, 2012
I was Diagnosed with:
Heptocellular Carcinoma (Primary Liver Cancer)
Employment Status:
Full Time
Gender/Age:
Male/63
Type and Description of Treatments:
So far I have had one TACE procedure. (TransArtirialCatheterEblation)
How do you feel today?
I feel OK. I don't feel phyisically different, knowing that I have Cancer. I have been dealing with the side effects of Stage four Cirhosis of the Liver and chronic hepatitus-C for about 5 years. So I can't say that anything has really changed.
Continue ReadingDorene S. on August 3, 2012
I was Diagnosed with:
Infiltrating ductal carcinoma, lobular
Employment Status:
Full
Gender/Age:
Female/49
Type and Description of Treatments:
I had a mammogram on 07/02/12 followed by an ultrasound. On 07/03/12 biopsy and then 07/05/12 dia...
How do you feel today?
I still don't believe I had cancer. Physically I feel good...mentally not quite there.
Continue ReadingVivian Jane T. on June 25, 2012
I was Diagnosed with:
Breast Cancer
Employment Status:
Registered Nurse
Gender/Age:
Female/35
Type and Description of Treatments:
Surgery, Chemotherapy, Radiation.
How do you feel today?
I'm feeling sad, and not myself but trying to stay strong for my kids!
Continue ReadingI was Diagnosed with:
Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Employment Status:
Full Time
Gender/Age:
Female/26
Type and Description of Treatments:
Well I have chosen not to have any treatment for the moment I am trying to assume everything, I k...
How do you feel today?
I feel tired and very very confused I don't know what to do or if I am going to receive a treatment.
Continue ReadingCorrina L. on July 15, 2009
I was Diagnosed with:
Anal Cancer
Employment Status:
Employed: Full Time
Gender/Age:
37
Type and Description of Treatments:
How do you feel today?
I feel ... OK. I wish I felt better but I just don't. I still can't sleep. I worry too much and it affects my time at work.
Continue ReadingLor M. on June 2, 2009
I was Diagnosed with:
Inflammatory Breast Cancer
Employment Status:
Employed
Gender/Age:
44
Type and Description of Treatments:
16-20 Weeks of Chemotherapy Mastectomy and reconstructive surgery 6 weeks of radiation treatment
How do you feel today?
Tired and sad
Continue ReadingKathy V. on March 1, 2009
I was Diagnosed with:
adenocarcinoma duct
Employment Status:
Truck Driver
Gender/Age:
45
Type and Description of Treatments:
Just had a port put in 2/27/09 had all the mri, ct scan, bone test
How do you feel today?
I feel very upset, all this is going so fast, I have to miss work for all these tests. I am really not getting enough answers not sure if the treatment is worth it, it seems I read a lot of people having mastectomies? I have not yet received all the reports from my core biopsy as they lost the first one. They did another on Friday wh...
Continue ReadingRebekah D. on January 5, 2009
I was Diagnosed with:
Ovarian and Endometrial Cancer
Employment Status:
Employed but on leave
Gender/Age:
30
Type and Description of Treatments:
Treatment for me has not begun. I will see my doctor on 01/06/09 and we will discuss treatment o...
How do you feel today?
I feel good today. Before the diagnosis I was extremely tired. Since the surgery, every day I feel myself getting stronger physically. It's the emotional part I'm worried about. I'm Sally Sunshine; Polly Positive. I'm so busy being upbeat for everyone else that I'm wearing myself out. Should I stop being positive for them?
Continue ReadingNancy D. on December 20, 2008
I was Diagnosed with:
Breast Cancer
Employment Status:
Small Business owner celebrating 20 Years in Business
Gender/Age:
47
Type and Description of Treatments:
DCIS Diagnosed on 12/1/08 breast removed on 12/12/08. Pathology back on 12/17/08 and I am clean.
How do you feel today?
Today 12/20/08 - I feel tired, relieved, thankful, overwhelmed and bored all at the same time. Did not have reconstruction done so surgery was quick and to the point. A week later and only a little swelling left. It all happened so quick I don't think I can be grateful yet since I haven't accepted I have breast cancer left. Eventually ...
Continue ReadingSharice M. on September 27, 2008
I was Diagnosed with:
Pancoast Tumor
Employment Status:
Employed, currently on short term disability
Gender/Age:
47
Type and Description of Treatments:
Originally I was being treated for a torn rotator cuff, that's what my symptoms pointed to. Then...
How do you feel today?
How do I feel? Emotionally; terrified, angry, sad... a little of everything. I am so angry at myself for smoking when the facts about lung cancer have been right in front of my face. I thought I'd be one of the lucky ones. Physically; I hurt. The tumor is sitting against the nerves that run down my back and right arm. The pain m...
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