Ovarian Cancer Experiences
Ovarian Cancer Experiences
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Breast Cancer
My diagnosis
Added May 25, 2019I wondered from time to time what I would do if I ever came Uppitylady1? with a cancer diagnosis. When I did find out I had breast cancer the news was delivered by a gentleman with his hand on the door knob who I felt. couldn’t<t get out of the room fast enough. That<s ok with me I wanted to leave too.
My thought about what to do mexy took me a…
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Climbing the Cancer Mountain
Going through treatment
Updated Apr 15, 2019On the off chance that it may help someone else, I have published a personal memoir of my cancer treatment experiences. You can find it at the following link:
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There is a better place
Overcoming fear
Added Nov 12, 2018I was told I needed a liver transplant and I was worry at first. Then I thought about who created this body and my fear went away because I thought about what I had read in the Bible. ‘COURAGE in Time of Fear’ Psalm 46 and it over and over. I look at all things I have done in life and thought all the peoples I had met, and my family members I lo…
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Alway have HOPE!
What I've learned
Added Aug 22, 2018In June 2018 I celebrated my 20th year as a survivor. What a struggle and blessing!
Never give up HOPE!
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I'm PATRICIA M., and I'm a survivor of Stage 1 Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
HIGHLY RECOMMEND
Just some thoughts
Added Feb 26, 2018NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY “WHAT THE HEALTH”
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PROSTRATE CANCER
Going through treatment
Added Nov 19, 2017I FINISHED FORTY-FOUR PROSTRATE CANCER RADIATION TREATMENTS AT THE FLEMING ISLAND CANCER SPECIALISTS OF NORTH FLORIDA FACILITY IN SEPTEMBER 2017 UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF DR. EMILY TANZLER. THESE TREATMENTS, ALONG WITH HORMONE THERAPY ADMINISTERED BY MY UROLOGIST, DR. MARC BLASSER, HAVE DEFEATED MY CANCER. ACCORDING TO BOTH DOCTORS, I AM NOW 10…
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Still here!
Ongoing monitoring
Added Jul 17, 2017My husband was alone when he was told it was cancer. I had a great GYN, Dr. Steven Lewis in Gaffney who sent me to Dr, Hunter at Gibbs the next day. After major debulking I was given diagnosis of stage III-C Primary Peritoneal Cancer which is treated just like Ovarian. I was told I was going to be hit as hard as I could stand and hope for two …
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Great Christmas
Just some thoughts
Added Apr 12, 2017Was the day before Christmas
and all through the house
I’m the only one stirring
that great big pot
The stocking are stuffed
and so am I
with Christmas candy
and a big pizza pie.
With the second Christmas here
and no cancer in sight
That’s the best Christmas gift
that God had in his sight.
All the family is here
except my bro and wi…
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LIVING WITH MELANOMA STAGE 3 SINCE 2014 NOW 2016 PROSTATE CANCER FOUND
Living with cancer
Updated Apr 28, 2016AS. MY DR CALLS ME HIS MIRACLE MAN MY TARGET THERAPY YERAVOY GAVE ME A 20 PERCENT CHANCE WILL IM IN THAT PERCENTAGE I HAVE LEARNED TO LOVE LIFE AND FIND WHAT MAKES ME DO THAT I AM A TURKEY AND DEER HUNTER BEING IN THE WOODS HEALS THE SOLE AND ALSO I AM A OLE 70S BIKER RIDING FAST WHEN CONDITIONS ARE RITE HELPS MY SOLE ALSO IF YOU DON’T RIDE YOU …
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Proton Radiation for breast cancer
Evaluating treatment options
Added Mar 19, 2016I was diagnosed with Stage 2a breast cancer in September 2015. While preparing to receive traditional external radiation after my partial mastectomy I learned, from a friend, that there was another option for radiation…Proton Radiation therapy. Further research indicated that it was definitely an option for me. Proton therapy uses proton beams…
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WANT TO BE ABLE TO SHARE SOMETHING
Telling family & friends
Added Feb 16, 2014THIS IS A RECORD FROM MY DR de ZARRAGA JR.
THIS ALL OF IT GUESS
LOVE YOU ALL
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I'm Miriam W. and I'm in treatment for Stage 2 Triple Negative Breast Cancer
Preparing For Battle
What I've learned
Added Mar 9, 2013The first thing to do after you are diagnosed with Cancer, is to remember to BREATHE! It is a scary and daunting situation. You probably have a million questions and will have another million that you haven’t even thought of yet! Your feelings are perfectly normal.
What you may not know is that there have been many advances in treatments and …
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Cancer - The Secret Change
Living with cancerThis article, so very well written by a practicing oncologist, is superb! Dr. Salwitz truly captures the feelings that I (and probably thousands of other cancer patients) have. Cancer does suck! My cancer is rare. It grows slowly, but it grows. I do not “look like I have cancer.” I hear so often,“You really look great.” The problem is I …
Added Jan 31, 2015
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I Care - Please Read
Just some thoughts
Added Jan 7, 2010LISTEN TO YOUR BODY
You’ve probably heard this before; however, it meant little to me until I was the one being told, " You have colorectal cancer." If you are experiencing something out of the ordinary, such as pain or discomfort that will not go away, call your doctor.OBTAIN FAMILY MEDICAL HISTORY
This can be a useful tool for yo…
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Alway have HOPE!
What I've learned
Added Aug 22, 2018In June 2018 I celebrated my 20th year as a survivor. What a struggle and blessing!
Never give up HOPE!
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