It’s cancer. Now what?

Get a sense of what you can expect from patients and caregivers who've been through it.

 
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Working During Cancer Treatment
Working During Cancer Treatment

Whether you continue working or take time off during treatment, there are many questions new cancer patients face when it comes to their job. Here's what survivors had to say about dealing with work during chemo, radiation, and more.

Side Effects of Cancer Treatment
Side Effects of Cancer Treatment

Cancer treatments save lives, but they also come with side effects. Hear straight from patients who’ve been treated for cancer - what they experienced and what helped them get through it.

Cancer Treatment and Hair Loss
Cancer Treatment and Hair Loss

Hear how cancer patients dealt with hair loss after chemotherapy and what some of them used to help growth after that loss.

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If you've been through cancer, this platform is also for you. We hope sharing what you've been through with those who need the help most may empower you.

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ThePatientStory wouldn’t be what it is - a service for newly diagnosed cancer patients and caregivers - without the people who take time and energy to give in-depth interviews. Their stories.⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣ Today, we’d like to congratulate Ashley (@chemo_diaries) who shared with us her journey through treatment for desmoid tumor, a soft tissue sarcoma.⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣ “After reviewing my MRI, the oncologist said my results were ‘remarkable.’ Remember my white glowing mass? Well, this MRI had ‘almost no’ white, which means ‘almost no’ active cells. ⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣ Here’s to the end of a chapter, and the beginning of a NEW one! The world is my oyster after reviewing my MRI, the oncologist said my results were “remarkable“. Remember my white glowing mask? Well this MRI I had almost no white which means almost no active cells. Here’s to the end of a chapter, and the beginning of a new one! The world is my oyster 💕.”⁣ (Repost) ⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ Find Ashley’s incredible story on our platform 👇🏻 www.ThePatientStory.com ➡️ Soft Tissue Sarcoma ➡️ Desmoid Tumor⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Direct link:⁣⁣ Https://bit.ly/2UY2RuS⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣ 📚What’s your story? DM us, we’d love to hear it!⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣ #thepatientstory #thriver #desmoidian #desmoidstrong #donewithchemo ⁣#ringthebell #byechemo #patientstories #cancerstories ⁣#thankful
Mission-driven and always looking to share the stories of those willing to give their piece of wisdom for others to use. This is what #ThePatientStory is all about. ⁣ ⁣ You are not alone. Your story could change a life. ⁣ ⁣ #cancer #love #strength #hope #family #cancermom #cancerdad #story #humans #unity #power #changealife #life
"Remember, just because you have cancer, it does not mean that you should let it define who you are or what you do. Make the most of the time you have and enjoy it to the fullest. I can truly look back on my spring and summer and say I had a great time, in spite of what I went through."⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Keyla Scrogham found out about her primary mediastinal large B-cell lymphoma diagnosis on Valentine's Day 2018. Since then,she has gone through the process of chemotherapy and treatments. Though the process of self acceptance was tough and arduous, she never has given up. She says her family has been a solid stone on which she has been able to find unconditional support and love. ⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ You are not alone!⁣⁣⁣ ⁣ Link in bio: find more from Keyla and others on how they dealt with hair loss. ❤️⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ #ThePatientStory #Love #Family #Cancer #Cancermom #Lymphoma #Hope #Support #Strength #Fortitude
Jodi Smith was diagnosed with Ovarian Cancer at age 42. ⁣ ⁣ She has been through chemotherapy and hair-loss. Though hard, she understands that acceptance is key for keeping a healthy state of mind throughout the process. ⁣ ⁣ She is an inspiration of courage and strength. ⁣ ⁣ You are not alone!⁣ ⁣ Read her full story on our website. ⁣ ⁣ #ThePatientStory #Strength #Courage #WomanPower #Cancermom #Cancer #Ovariancancer #Hope #Love #Mother #Hairloss #Family #Fortitude
#ThePatientStory looks to humanize cancer diagnosis one story at a time. ⁣ ⁣ We help patients and caregivers by putting together a database from various patients about their story, their treatment, their pain, their suffering, their source of strength, and their victory. ⁣ ⁣ We are all together in this fight. ⁣ ⁣ You are not alone.⁣ ⁣ Use the #ThePatientStory and share your own story. We all have a story and yours can be the game changer for someone going through this fight. ⁣ ⁣ #Strength #Fortitude #Cancer #Cancermom #Cancerdad #Hope #Love #Fighters #Survivor #FuckCancer #Life #Family #Together #Untiy #Teamwork #Story #Humanity #Gamechanger #Victory
Keyla Scrogham was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma earlier this year. ⁣ ⁣ She, just like many others, has gone through the process of losing hair, yet she remains confident. She believes being proud of your own image is the best message of fortitudw you can give yourself and those around you. ⁣ ⁣ If you want to learn more about hair loss during cancer make sure to check our website. ⁣ ⁣ Link in bio. ⁣ #ThePatientStory #Hairloss #Cancer #Cancermom #Fortitude #Strength #Inspiration #NonHodgkinsLymphoma #Hope #Family #Mother #Love

NOTE: Information on ThePatientStory.com is not medical advice. It's reported by our cancer community members.