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Michael R. on June 19, 2015
I was Diagnosed with:
Mesenchymal Chondrosarcoma
Employment Status:
Employed
Gender/Age:
Male/27
Type and Description of Treatments:
Mesenchymal Chondrosarcoma is a malignant type of chondrosarcoma, or cancer of cartilage. Approxi...
How do you feel today?
Humbled, I have been given a second change at life. It is a humbling experience, and I am truly grateful for the University of Michigan Health Systems and my unbelievable support team.
Continue ReadingRegina R. on June 4, 2015
I was Diagnosed with:
uterine cancer
Employment Status:
looking for work
Gender/Age:
Female/50
Type and Description of Treatments:
radiaiton and chemo, spiritual and eating healthier
How do you feel today?
hopeful
Continue ReadingGenie D. on April 29, 2015
I was Diagnosed with:
Acute promyelocytic leukemia and Oesteosarcoma
Employment Status:
unemployed
Gender/Age:
Female/47
Type and Description of Treatments:
My twin and I were diagnosed with Acute promyelocytic leukemia when we were 16 years old. At fir...
How do you feel today?
I feel okay. But my get-up-and go, got up and went and I am just waiting for it to return. Busy getting over an unexpected migraine I got yesterday. Don't have them very often.
Continue ReadingMichelle B. on April 23, 2015
I was Diagnosed with:
Clear Cell Renal Cell Carcinoma, IPMN Cancer, Puestow with Adenocarcinoma of Pancreas, Thyroid Cancer
Employment Status:
Paralegal Unemployed
Gender/Age:
Female/59
Type and Description of Treatments:
In October 2008 I was Diagnosed with Stage 2 Kidney Cancer to that I had a partial Nephrectomy of...
How do you feel today?
Today as of April 22, 2015 Earth Day ..I feel wonderful. I just had my surgery done for the incisional hernia I had on my tummy "abdomen" and just this past October 2014 I had my first round of Radiation Treatments as the Thyroid Cells they took out was Stage 3 in the Thyroid gland, but Stage 4 in my Lymph Nodes.....otherwise Life is g...
Continue ReadingLinda G. on April 16, 2015
I was Diagnosed with:
Breast Cancer
Employment Status:
Working Full Time and Part-Time
Gender/Age:
Female/50
Type and Description of Treatments:
Lumpectomy 2 weeks ago, and re-incision surgery scheduled for tomorrow.
How do you feel today?
Doing ok. Hoping all goes well tomorrow.
Continue ReadingAshley T. on March 11, 2015
I was Diagnosed with:
Kidney Cancer with Autoimmune complications- SLE Lupus, MS, Fibromyalgia
Employment Status:
employed full-time
Gender/Age:
Female/35
Type and Description of Treatments:
Left nephrectomy. Chemo is not effective for kidney cancer, it's surgery & hoping for the best.
How do you feel today?
I feel amazing. It took a lot of time to get here. It was truly a journey. I hit lows, highs & am now riding high. Cancer helped me become a better person. Attitude was half the battle for me. Illness did not define me but it has changed me for the better.
Continue ReadingRichard L. on March 9, 2015
I was Diagnosed with:
Prostate cancer
Employment Status:
Employed in financial industry
Gender/Age:
Male/48
Type and Description of Treatments:
Moved to Boston 18 months ago, and old gp said he wouldn't write any more cholesterol rx until I ...
How do you feel today?
I feel fine. I have no symptoms at all.
Continue ReadingJoe J. on February 25, 2015
I was Diagnosed with:
stage IV Colon Cancer, metastasis, FAP
Employment Status:
disabled
Gender/Age:
Male/45
Type and Description of Treatments:
Five major surgeries, 2 of the 5 surgeries were to remove my entire colon and rectum. I have a pe...
How do you feel today?
Besides the frequent amount of hernias being hernia prone, I feel well otherwise. Good days and bad days.
Continue ReadingJessica K. on October 24, 2014
I was Diagnosed with:
villoglandular adenocarnioma in cervix
Employment Status:
Part Time
Gender/Age:
Female/28
Type and Description of Treatments:
Cone biopsy 4/30/14
How do you feel today?
Today I'm scared, almost 6 months since surgery and no period.
Continue ReadingDan R. on October 19, 2014
I was Diagnosed with:
Tonsilar Squamous Cell Carcinoma reoccurence
Employment Status:
Unemployed
Gender/Age:
Male/56
Type and Description of Treatments:
Removal of right tonsil, lymph nodes, section of tongue and surrounding tissue.
How do you feel today?
Sore, thankful, glad the surgery part is over.
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