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Suzanne C. on March 11, 2008
I was Diagnosed with:
Stage IV Colon cancer with metastis to the liver
Employment Status:
I have recently retired.
Gender/Age:
59
Type and Description of Treatments:
As you will see, my cancer history and treatment have been quite complicated. My original diagno...
How do you feel today?
I feel very good today and every day. I enjoy life, and my idea of "normal" may differ from that of other people, but that's okay. I am able to do whatever I need to do, and I tend to spend as much time as possible with friends and family. I am pleased to be able to add my thoughts to this collective diary, and hope that they are h...
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...
Continue ReadingChristy D. on October 8, 2007
I was Diagnosed with:
Breast cancer 2000, Epithelioid Sarcoma 2005
Employment Status:
currently employed full time, though was let go from my last company during treatment process.
Gender/Age:
31
Type and Description of Treatments:
for most recent cancer: 3 surgeries, 6 weeks radiation and enough drugs to put me on the DEA’s m...
How do you feel today?
Though my physical existence has changed dramatically I have entered into a new routine and am feeling very well both physically and emotionally.
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
Continue ReadingCyndi D. on August 17, 2007
I was Diagnosed with:
Stage I Breast Cancer
Employment Status:
desperately seeking full time employment/working part time
Gender/Age:
49
Type and Description of Treatments:
5 months of dose dense chemo, 2months of Adriamyacin/Cytoxin administered every two weeks, 3 mont...
How do you feel today?
Physically, I feel fine. I always felt fine except during treatment. I mean, I had no symptoms from the cancer…worked out, ate right, took really good care of myself. I was the healthy one in my family. Ha. Emotionally, I have baggage…I vacillate between “Gee, I just feel so lucky to be alive” to “I know it’s just a matter of time unti...
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