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Margot Larson on August 25, 2012
I was Diagnosed with:
Stage 3 NSC Lung Cancer Right lung
Employment Status:
PT - Consulting Practice
Gender/Age:
Female/66
Type and Description of Treatments:
In 2007, Etoposide and Carboplatin plus Radiation. Late 2008 Alimta along with prednisone to de...
How do you feel today?
I feel the best I have since diagnosis - oh maybe a little older but I have energy and stamina back. I can garden, clean house and am able to exercise. I feel blessed that I am doing so well at the 5 year mark.
Continue ReadingI was Diagnosed with:
CML- Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
Employment Status:
Employed/Long Term Disability
Gender/Age:
Female/23
Type and Description of Treatments:
First year and a half of treatment was Gleevec. Last 3 1/2 years was Tasigna. My body became im...
How do you feel today?
I feel tired, drained and worn out. I have bone pain and crazy body aches.
Continue ReadingSally P. on August 7, 2011
I was Diagnosed with:
Non-Hogkins Lymphoma
Employment Status:
unemployed
Gender/Age:
Female/50
Type and Description of Treatments:
Ratuxin and Chemo every three weeks times 6 followed by maintenance Ratunxin once every two monther
How do you feel today?
Today is a down day. I am feeling sorry for myself and my situation despite a caring wonderful husband and two wonderful teenage boys. Unemployment running out, which will mean health insurance issues. I am looking for employment but it's difficult to imagine getting hired when receiving chemo.
Continue ReadingJudy C. on May 14, 2011
I was Diagnosed with:
Stage 1 breast cancer and DCIS
Employment Status:
Research Scientist
Gender/Age:
Female/51
Type and Description of Treatments:
My type of breast cancer and description of treatment has been provided in previous posts.
How do you feel today?
I feel great today--very energetic and happy that spring has finally arrived to the north land.
Continue ReadingSylvia C. on May 17, 2010
I was Diagnosed with:
Stage IV colon cancer
Employment Status:
long term disability
Gender/Age:
54
Type and Description of Treatments:
After surgical removal of my left lung, two-thirds of my colon, 2 lymph nodes, appendix and gallb...
How do you feel today?
Overall, I feel great. I have gained 10 lbs in the past 6 months and would like to get that off. I am happy that I don't have to go to the doctor's office so often. I had intermittent battles with chemo brain during the treatments and seem to have forgotten some things. But definitely have kept my sense of humor. I also feel so than...
Continue ReadingSarah R. on April 26, 2010
I was Diagnosed with:
Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
Employment Status:
Part-Time
Gender/Age:
25
Type and Description of Treatments:
I went through 3 years of chemo, steroids, bone-marrow biopsies, blood tests, and spinal taps.
How do you feel today?
I feel pretty good today, hopeful because I have a job interview on Wednesday with the Starlight Children's Foundation; a non-profit for children with life-threatening illnesses.
Continue ReadingSue B. on April 16, 2010
I was Diagnosed with:
Breast cancer
Employment Status:
Employed FT
Gender/Age:
55
Type and Description of Treatments:
Mastectomy. Six months of chemo.
How do you feel today?
Fair. I do have what's called Post Mastectomy Syndrome, which is neuropathic pain of my chest wall, axilla, and at times also goes up to my shoulder blade. It's been pretty difficult to manage. I am on multiple medications. I have gained 45 pounds and have more pain from that. I think I would manage much better if I could work part ti...
Continue ReadingGail I. on January 11, 2010
I was Diagnosed with:
Ovarian Cancer
Employment Status:
employed
Gender/Age:
65
Type and Description of Treatments:
Chemo treatments of Cytoxan, Cysplatium, and Ariaycin 12 treatments three weeks apart.
How do you feel today?
Excellent. I am aware to stay active,exercise, eat correctly and pay close attention to my body. I do not have Osteoporosis because of the combination of diet and exercise.
Continue ReadingCynthia S. on November 1, 2009
I was Diagnosed with:
Stage 2 Agressive Breast Cancer
Employment Status:
Full time corporate trainer
Gender/Age:
56
Type and Description of Treatments:
surgery chemotherapy radiation
How do you feel today?
Today, I am completely fine and suffer no long term ill effects whatsoever.
Continue ReadingLyella B. on October 25, 2009
I was Diagnosed with:
ductal breast cancer first time second time hr2 positive breast cancer
Employment Status:
cna at a local hospital
Gender/Age:
55
Type and Description of Treatments:
First time had a lumpectomy and radiation. Second time double mastectomy and breast reconstructio...
How do you feel today?
As long as I WORK I don't worry too much. I am taking herceptin every 3 weeks, my last dose will be in December. I started this December 2008. Such an expensive drug. I have a great doctor which I trust.
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