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Tammy L. on September 18, 2012
I was Diagnosed with:
intermediate grade invasive ductal carcinoma
Employment Status:
full-time
Gender/Age:
Female/42
Type and Description of Treatments:
six months of chemo, followed by 30 radiation treatments... and I'm done!
How do you feel today?
Blessed. Relieved and yet still, honestly, a little anxious. Anxious that I could have to fight this battle again in the future. It was a long six months; but I realize I am very lucky... could have been a very different outcome, had I not found it so early. Glad that I don't have to drive 70 miles, 5 days a week for treatment, becaus...
Continue ReadingMaria L. on August 27, 2012
I was Diagnosed with:
Stage 1
Employment Status:
Full Time
Gender/Age:
Female/52
Type and Description of Treatments:
Two Surgeries, six weeks radiation Therapy
How do you feel today?
I feel good!
Continue ReadingMargot 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 ReadingDorene S. on August 3, 2012
I was Diagnosed with:
Infiltrating ductal carcinoma, lobular
Employment Status:
Full
Gender/Age:
Female/49
Type and Description of Treatments:
I had a mammogram on 07/02/12 followed by an ultrasound. On 07/03/12 biopsy and then 07/05/12 dia...
How do you feel today?
I still don't believe I had cancer. Physically I feel good...mentally not quite there.
Continue ReadingJames R. on July 12, 2012
I was Diagnosed with:
stage four inoperable
Employment Status:
working
Gender/Age:
Male/45
Type and Description of Treatments:
How do you feel today?
I feel fantastic!! I wanted to update everyone on my miracle book status. You can now purchase my book at tatepublishing.com from there select books and than type in "miracle a true story" by James D Richardson. I would like to thank everyone for their support and interest in the story. God bless you all!
Continue ReadingVivian Jane T. on June 25, 2012
I was Diagnosed with:
Breast Cancer
Employment Status:
Registered Nurse
Gender/Age:
Female/35
Type and Description of Treatments:
Surgery, Chemotherapy, Radiation.
How do you feel today?
I'm feeling sad, and not myself but trying to stay strong for my kids!
Continue ReadingPaula S. on June 17, 2012
I was Diagnosed with:
Classical Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Employment Status:
Full Time
Gender/Age:
Female/27
Type and Description of Treatments:
I've had 6-cycles of ABVD, then 20 days of Radiotherapy. Treatment is still on going. I just fini...
How do you feel today?
I feel fine at the moment. I am now on ICE protocol and I feel like I have more energy for daily tasks compared when I was having ABVD. When I was on ABVD, I felt so tired and would be sleeping most of the time for a week after chemotherapy session.
Continue ReadingDebra W. on June 13, 2012
I was Diagnosed with:
Stage 2B Breast Cancer
Employment Status:
Full Time
Gender/Age:
Female/61
Type and Description of Treatments:
I had surgeries followed by 7 months of chemotherapy and 7 weeks of radiation. I finished Chemo o...
How do you feel today?
I have a tremendous sense of relief that I have finished my course of treatment. Its been a year and perhaps because my diagnosis was on my birthday, my birthday this year was a time of reflection. My world has gotten brighter as the drugs have left my system, I had bad radiation burns, and those have healed. I hope to never sit in ano...
Continue ReadingCassie E. on June 8, 2012
I was Diagnosed with:
Stage I Breast Cancer
Employment Status:
Full-time
Gender/Age:
Female/54
Type and Description of Treatments:
Lumpectomy; medication. I refused radiation.
How do you feel today?
Today, I'm anxious and I'm tired of dealing with cancer. I got to work and spent an hour on cancer calls. Cancer takes a lot of time.
Continue ReadingI was Diagnosed with:
Infiltration Ductal Carcinoma
Employment Status:
employed
Gender/Age:
Female/42
Type and Description of Treatments:
surgery, chemo, radiation
How do you feel today?
I feel good
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