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La Shawn J. on October 12, 2022
I was Diagnosed with:
Stage 2 TNBC
Employment Status:
Full time
Gender/Age:
Female/37
Type and Description of Treatments:
Keytruda every 3 weeks; chemo completed on 9/16; lumpectomy scheduled for 11/2
How do you feel today?
Honestly, I feel like an imposter. I got the clear to go back to work. I start Monday. I’m extremely nervous about messing up or doing something wrong. Im nervous that people may find out about my diagnosis. I disclosed at my screening. My job has made sure that I can take time off for the surgery which is wonderful.
Continue ReadingChristina J. on June 9, 2022
I was Diagnosed with:
Metastatic/Stage IV Breast Cancer (MBC)
Employment Status:
Full Time; Salaried
Gender/Age:
Female/33
Type and Description of Treatments:
Targeted Treatment; CDK 4/6 Inhibitor; Ribociclib [Kisqali] (600mg - 3x200mg tablets once daily) ...
How do you feel today?
I feel okay physically, but worried about work. Targeted treatment is 3 weeks on/ 1 week off. This is my off week. My last on week, last week, I had difficulty working past 6 hours a day due to fatigue.
Continue ReadingRenee S. on September 24, 2021
I was Diagnosed with:
Papillary urothelial carcinoma (Bladder Cancer)
Employment Status:
Employed- out on state disability
Gender/Age:
Female/54
Type and Description of Treatments:
TURBT- Transurethral Resection of Bladder Tumor followed with chemo-Gemcitabine instilled in blad...
How do you feel today?
I am ecstatic that there was not a recurrence. The cancer I have has a 50% recurrence rate. Today was my 3rd scope and it showed no cancer, but will continue maintenance chemo.
Continue ReadingKeri W. on March 23, 2019
I was Diagnosed with:
Stage two breast cancer (Ductal carsonoma)
Employment Status:
Unemployed
Gender/Age:
Female/38
Type and Description of Treatments:
Went through six rounds of chemo, seven hr treatments, then had a bilateral mastectomy surgery in...
How do you feel today?
Almost three months after my mastectomy surgery I am now 100% cancer free.
Continue ReadingSabrina S. on December 4, 2018
I was Diagnosed with:
Colon Cancer Stage 3C
Employment Status:
Part Time
Gender/Age:
Female/44
Type and Description of Treatments:
Stage 3C Colon Cancer Sigmoidectomy and Chemotherapy
How do you feel today?
I have neuropathy from the chemo. As a nail tech and a microblading artist before diagnosis, I cannot return to my career. I am currently working part time at a pack and ship store. I dont think i can work fulltime. The neuropathy in my feet can get painful. The neuropathy in my hands has improved but they get cramped up if I use it f...
Continue ReadingAmanda M. on February 27, 2018
I was Diagnosed with:
Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Employment Status:
Unemployed
Gender/Age:
Female/35
Type and Description of Treatments:
I was out of work for 6 months going through 3 rounds of chemotherapy where I had to be in the ho...
How do you feel today?
I feel great! and I'm ready to work, even if it's just part time.
Continue ReadingVictoria R. on January 30, 2018
I was Diagnosed with:
IDC Stage II Breast Cancer with effected lymph nodes
Employment Status:
full-time
Gender/Age:
Female/44
Type and Description of Treatments:
Treatment plan is a multi-step plan. 1. neo-adjunct chemo back on July 13 with 4 rounds of AC, f...
How do you feel today?
Today? I'm frustrated with needing more chemo after radiation. Tired of people asking me when it will be over. Scared for my future.
Continue ReadingBetsy A. on December 15, 2017
I was Diagnosed with:
Breast cancer
Employment Status:
Full time
Gender/Age:
Female/54
Type and Description of Treatments:
Stage One Triple Negative Breast Cancer that did not spread to 4 surrounding lymph nodes. 12 week...
How do you feel today?
From the first treatment, I had no side effects. It’s like nothing ever happened.
Continue ReadingJessica M. on December 11, 2017
I was Diagnosed with:
Cholangiocarcinoma
Employment Status:
Full-Time
Gender/Age:
Female/38
Type and Description of Treatments:
6 rounds of chemo- Gemzar/Cisplatin. Surgery, then 2 months of oral adjunct therapy- Xeloda (Cape...
How do you feel today?
Amazing, can honestly say like I was never diagnosed with Cancer.
Continue ReadingCynthia C. on September 23, 2016
I was Diagnosed with:
dcis breast cancer
Employment Status:
employed
Gender/Age:
Female/43
Type and Description of Treatments:
Lumpectomy of left breast, radiation,now on tamoxifen.
How do you feel today?
Feel nervous of reoccurring cancers. Still have breast pain, trouble sleeping at night. Leg pain, leg cramps from tamoxifen. Just recently went back to work, having a hard time dealing with stress.
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