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Name:
Leah (leah)

Member Since:
August 13, 2008

Location:
New York, New York

Birthday:
Sept. 6

Type of Cancer:
Breast Cancer

Medical Term for the Type of Cancer:
Infiltrating Ductal Carcinoma

Diagnosis Date:
March 8, 2004

Stage of Cancer:
Stage 1

Grade of Tumor:
Grade 1

ER:
Positive

Her2 Status:
Yes

Lymph Node Involvement:
No

Surgery:
Lumpectomy

Chemotherapy:
Cyclophosphamide (brand name: Cytoxan), Adriamycin (chemical name: doxorubicin)

Hormone Therapy:
Tamoxifen

Profile:
Cancer Survivor

What I Hate Most About Cancer:
The side effects during the therapy like hair loss, chemo brain, nausea and vomitting.

What I Have Learned From Cancer:
Keeping the faith and positive attitude makes me strong in fighting my own battle alone in this country.

Things My Supporters Can Do To Help:
Telling me more jokes so i won't stop laughing.

Cancer Symptoms:

When I did a self breast exam I felt a lump and pain in my left breast and I know at that very moment something is wrong so I decided to go to the hospital and see the doctor.

Surgery Description, Dates & Side Effects:

Had my surgery last March 22, 2004 . I had the lumpectomy and negative for my lymph nodes.

Radiation Description, Dates & Side Effects:

I had my radiation for 38 days and I feel so tired most of the time.

Chemotherapy Description, Dates & Side Effects:

I had my 4 cycles of chemotherapy a month after my surgery and had the neupogen injection.

Hormone Therapy Description, Dates & Side Effects:

I started taking tamoxifin last Oct. 2004 and I am on my way to my 4th yr. I’m taking tylenol pm so I could sleep and also I experience the shortness of breath once in a while.

Fundraising Description:

To expand the breast cancer advocacy in our community and educate women about the proper health care that they need.

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leah's Calendar (5)

  09.27.08 - Women Empowering Women Gala Libby Ross Foundation, Lladro,Glow Int'l. Group

  09.27.08 - Eileen Fisher (Share) volunteer

  09.13.08 - International Food Day

  08.23.08 - nyc/summerstreets - (Aug. 9, 16 & 23 from 7am to 1pm)

  08.18.08 - Doc's appointment