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Chia W. on July 24, 2019
I was Diagnosed with:
Carcinoma in Situ Breast cancer
Employment Status:
Self employed
Gender/Age:
Female/40
Type and Description of Treatments:
I received Proton Beam treatment. Proton Beam therapy is a relatively new radiation therapy. The ...
How do you feel today?
Wonderful and thriving.
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 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 ReadingPenny M. on December 14, 2017
I was Diagnosed with:
Breast Cancer
Employment Status:
Part time
Gender/Age:
Female/57
Type and Description of Treatments:
Mastectomy chemotherapy radiation
How do you feel today?
Good
Continue ReadingSteven H. on December 12, 2017
I was Diagnosed with:
Waldenstroms
Employment Status:
Working
Gender/Age:
Male/65
Type and Description of Treatments:
Watching-Blood Work every 3 months
How do you feel today?
Hurting
Continue ReadingSherry L. on December 3, 2017
I was Diagnosed with:
Breast cancer stage 3 2015, kidney cancer stage 1 October 2017
Employment Status:
Full time
Gender/Age:
Female/57
Type and Description of Treatments:
Breast cancer was lumpectomy, aggressive chemo, radiation. Kidney is upcoming surgery to remove p...
How do you feel today?
I feel pretty good but have several lasting effects such as compromised vision, neurothapy, bone and muscle pain
Continue ReadingMary J. on December 1, 2017
I was Diagnosed with:
Colon cancer
Employment Status:
Fulltime
Gender/Age:
Female/49
Type and Description of Treatments:
Surgery and chemo
How do you feel today?
I feel ok...but at night are my worst!
Continue ReadingChristina V. on November 29, 2017
I was Diagnosed with:
Recurrence of IDC breast cancer stage 3/ ER +
Employment Status:
Employed
Gender/Age:
Female/50
Type and Description of Treatments:
Chemo/masectomy in 2004 -worked through trmt Radiation/injections 2014 to present - work full-time
How do you feel today?
Tired at times, feel like I have to go the extra mile to prove I'm capable regardless of diagnosis.
Continue ReadingKarla W. on November 27, 2017
I was Diagnosed with:
Leiomyosarcoma of Uterus Stage 1b
Employment Status:
Full time Medical Receptionist
Gender/Age:
Female/51
Type and Description of Treatments:
Complete abdominal hysterectomy only no chemo or radiation.
How do you feel today?
Physically amazing. Mentally still struggling.
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