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Jeanne M. on September 24, 2009
I was Diagnosed with:
Recurrent renal cell carcinoma
Employment Status:
Full time RN
Gender/Age:
47
Type and Description of Treatments:
I was first diagnosed with RCC (renal cell carcionoma or kidney cancer) in July 2003. I had a co...
How do you feel today?
I still worry daily about the return of the cancer but try to live each day to its fullest so I have no regrets if it does return. I have some new symptoms that are creeping back in (flank pain, fullness, fatigue and night sweats). My next visit with the oncologist is not until January (4 months away) and my primary doctor thinks I a...
Continue ReadingBonita H. on May 21, 2009
I was Diagnosed with:
Invasive Lobular Carcinoma
Employment Status:
Realtor/Designer/Importer
Gender/Age:
53
Type and Description of Treatments:
I had a lumpectomy with removal of 17 lymph nodes, followed by 4 months of chemotherapy and six w...
How do you feel today?
I feel alive and grateful for what I have today. I never thought the pain in all my joints and despair would go away but I am happy to say I feel good again and it is great to be alive!
Continue ReadingDiana U. on March 22, 2009
I was Diagnosed with:
pancoast tumor
Employment Status:
self employed but not working
Gender/Age:
53
Type and Description of Treatments:
My tumor was inoperable treatment was chemo and radiation for 6 months with the last month I had ...
How do you feel today?
I feel wonderful especialy knowing that the survival rate isn't so good with this cancer. I have the nerve damage that goes along with treatment, but at least I am here to say yes I have pain .
Continue ReadingLiz W. on December 19, 2008
I was Diagnosed with:
Stage IV Invasive Ductal Carcinoma - Breast
Employment Status:
Disability
Gender/Age:
44
Type and Description of Treatments:
In 2001 the surgeon said I was a good candidate for a lumpectomy and the removal of my nipple. I...
How do you feel today?
AWESOME!!! I am so blessed it's unbelievable. Since my first chemo was this past Friday, I've had some diarrhea and chemo brain but other than that, life is good. I'm a morning person so I get up around 6 a.m. and get my chores done, do computer work, etc. I've been separated since 04/07 and I'm raising my 8 1/2 yr. old daughter al...
Continue ReadingSusan A. on November 26, 2008
I was Diagnosed with:
Breast Cancer Left side
Employment Status:
Administrative Manager of a Health Insurance Company
Gender/Age:
47
Type and Description of Treatments:
Invasive Ductal Breast Cancer Left Side Macectony and Chemotherapy
How do you feel today?
I feel great, I am in the best health I have ever been in.
Continue ReadingErin C. on November 26, 2008
I was Diagnosed with:
metastatic breast cancer
Employment Status:
full-time
Gender/Age:
48
Type and Description of Treatments:
I am currently undergoing chemotherapy 1X a week for 3 weeks and off a week in addition to the ab...
How do you feel today?
I have been on this protocol for about 6 months and am very tired and can't eat a lot. I have lost about 30 pounds in the last 2 years. I do maintain a full time job, and a mother of three children and am married. Some days I feel better than others. I am hoping for a break and there is discussion of a new chemo regimen.
Continue ReadingI was Diagnosed with:
Ductul Carcinoma insitu
Employment Status:
fulltime
Gender/Age:
51
Type and Description of Treatments:
Chemotherapy and radiation plus 5 years of tamoxifen
How do you feel today?
Wonderful
Continue ReadingMargaret F. on August 20, 2008
I was Diagnosed with:
melanoma
Employment Status:
formed company that I am now President and Co-Founder of
Gender/Age:
58
Type and Description of Treatments:
1.) excision of the melanoma and sentinel node biopsy 2.) 5 week daily radiation treatment 3.) 5 ...
How do you feel today?
I feel terrific! Except for weight gain of about 20 pounds from where I was before cancer, I feel wonderful. The pounds will come off eventually, that I know. I started treatment about the same time I started menopause, so that was bothersome (was it the treatment giving the flashes, or was it the treatments??)and confusing. All sympto...
Continue ReadingStephanie P. on March 20, 2008
I was Diagnosed with:
Aggressive non-hormonal breast cancer both times
Employment Status:
Full time
Gender/Age:
35
Type and Description of Treatments:
I had a lumpectomy on my right breast. I had 3 types of chemo the first time around in 2002. One ...
How do you feel today?
I feel pretty good. I am thankful to God for getting me through this. I still have my bad days, but not too bad. I am still a little fatigued, but nothing I can not deal with.
Continue ReadingSue D. on March 7, 2008
I was Diagnosed with:
Breast Cancer
Employment Status:
Currently self-employed
Gender/Age:
Type and Description of Treatments:
6 treatments 3 chemicals;Bilateral mastectomy;6 more chemo with 3 chemicals;radiation;Femara;Fasl...
How do you feel today?
I feel great! Even though I am taking Xeloda, one week on and one week off, I am doing well. My feet are burning just a bit, but since today was my first day off again, within a few days, I will be fine. I am presently going through lymphadema therapy and have a huge compression bandage on my arm, but it is only for 2 weeks, so I'll ge...
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