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Rose G. on June 23, 2009
I was Diagnosed with:
Employment Status:
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How do you feel today?
I can say I feel like me...driven to accomplish what ever I have on my list to do.
Continue ReadingRose G. on March 31, 2009
I was Diagnosed with:
Invasive Mammary Carcinoma DCIS
Employment Status:
Employed full time
Gender/Age:
55
Type and Description of Treatments:
4 rounds of Adriamycin & Cytoxan 6 weeks of radiation- current, will then take Arimidex for 5 ye...
How do you feel today?
Normal for me.
Continue ReadingMichelle S. on March 29, 2009
I was Diagnosed with:
Stage 3B non-small cell lung cancer
Employment Status:
employed full-time as a medical secretary
Gender/Age:
45
Type and Description of Treatments:
I have had 3 treatments with Carboplatin and VP16 then started 37 radiation treatments in conjuct...
How do you feel today?
Good physically but just a little tired. I have had some extreme tiredness lately.
Continue ReadingCarmen F. on January 7, 2009
I was Diagnosed with:
DCIS
Employment Status:
Adminsitrative Assistant
Gender/Age:
48
Type and Description of Treatments:
2 lumpectomies, 30 sessions of radiation. Currently on Tamoxifen for next 5 years.
How do you feel today?
I feel great! I'm positive about my outlook and will do everything I can to remain healthy.
Continue ReadingTeresa M. on November 26, 2008
I was Diagnosed with:
Stage 3 Breast Cancer
Employment Status:
ployed
Gender/Age:
39
Type and Description of Treatments:
Lumpectomy, chemotherapy and radiation
How do you feel today?
I've finished chemo and have 2 surgeries behind me. I just have radiation to get through. I'm feeling positive that this is the final step, though my body is still feeling the effects of my chemo regimen. I was lucky that I was able to function fairly well, even when I was at my worst. My sense of taste has returned and I'm sporting a ...
Continue ReadingSheila G. on November 9, 2008
I was Diagnosed with:
Breast Cancer
Employment Status:
Full time
Gender/Age:
43
Type and Description of Treatments:
I had 6 rounds of chemo and am now completing 28 radiation treatments. I had a bi-lateral mastec...
How do you feel today?
I feel awesome today. Meeting survivors and going through treatment with a sister that was diagnosed on the same day has made the process much easier than I had expected.
Continue ReadingJo Jo C. on October 22, 2008
I was Diagnosed with:
Invasive Tubulobular Carcinoma
Employment Status:
Full Time
Gender/Age:
41
Type and Description of Treatments:
Surgery 15 weeks AC 12 weeks taxol Radiation Hormonal treatment
How do you feel today?
Nearly three weeks after chemo, and I am feeling ok. I still tire easily. Radiation is the next big step, and I start that next week.
Continue ReadingMargot Larson on July 24, 2008
I was Diagnosed with:
Stage 3 Inoperable Lung Cancer
Employment Status:
Self - Employed
Gender/Age:
61
Type and Description of Treatments:
Aggressive chemo treatment: Cisplatin + Etoposide daily for 6 consecutive days, two weeks off, 6 ...
How do you feel today?
I feel generally well. I have some minor side effects from taking Prenidsone to reduce the inflamation caused by Radiation Pneumonitis.
Continue ReadingLynn D. on August 28, 2007
I was Diagnosed with:
Breast cancer stage II
Employment Status:
unemployed
Gender/Age:
60
Type and Description of Treatments:
2 surgeries, chemo, radiation, hormone therapy
How do you feel today?
still tired and nauseated from chemo
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