OneToughLady - XELODA - FacetoFace Health

OneToughLady 55 Female

Location: CANTON, GA USA

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I went from what I thought was extreemly healthy to being very sick in a couple days. I was going to be so embarased when the doctor told me I had a hemeroid. I cried alot when he told me it was cancer. I went through five weeks of daily radiation and weekly chemo and then had my surgery six weeks later. I cried again when I found out the surgery would be permanent and extensive. I have been on Xeloda for almost 4 months. I have one more 2 week series to go. I''m thinking a party is in order. I worked full time throught this. I did take two months leave after the surgery. I should have taken more. It has left me pretty worn out, but I kept my hair!!!! I have good hair :-) So, I''m almost done. I will be considered cured. The tumor was stage 2 and they didn''t find any in my lymph nodes. I will regain my strength and be hiking the mountain next spring. We all have to be thankful for our blessings and fight becoming bitter over the battles we have faced. I have three grown children that make me proud every day. I have friends that have shown what they are made of. I have me. It took something like this to make me aware of the fact that it is OK to take care of myself.

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I take XELODA	Overall Satisfaction

My overall satisfaction is:	very low	very high
This medication worked:	not at all	very well
The side effects were:	very mild	very severe

Just makes me very tired and sore feet! You keep your hair!!!!

Started: 05/08/2009 End date not specified		Recommend: YES


I had a(n) Oral chemotherapy for malignant neoplasm	Overall Satisfaction

My overall outcome was:	not at all successful	very successful
Recovery time:	very slow	very quick
Cost:	not at all affordable	very affordable
Pain level:	very low	very high



Treatment Date: 10/23/2008		Recommend: YES


I had a(n) Radiation therapy procedure or service	Overall Satisfaction

My overall outcome was:	not at all successful	very successful
Recovery time:	very slow	very quick
Cost:	not at all affordable	very affordable
Pain level:	very low	very high

	It worked---but it didn't help in the end. That could be a funny pun!

Treatment Date: 10/23/2008		Recommend: YES


I went to WellStar Kennestone Hospital	Overall Satisfaction

My overall experience was:	not at all pleasant	very pleasant
Wait time:	very long wait	no wait time
Cost:	not at all affordable	very affordable
Cleanliness:	not at all clean	very clean
Competency of the staff:	not at all competent	very competent
Knowledgeability of the staff:	not knowledgeable	very knowledgeable
Bedside Manner:	not at all pleasant	very pleasant

	I guess this is the norm for hospitals today. Totally understaffed

Admission Date: 02/11/2009 Release Date: 04/16/2009		Recommend: YES


I belong to Aetna Health - Georgia	Overall Satisfaction

My overall experience was:	not at all satisfied	very satisfied
Doctors:	limited choices	a lot to choose from
Specialists:	limited choices	a lot to choose from
Cost:	not at all affordable	very affordable
Customer service:	not at all satisfied	very satisfied

They are not going to be acepted at my hospital as of September

Start Date: 03/12/2006 End date not specified		Recommend: YES


I am interested in: Stamina / Exercise

Stamina / Exercise

Can't wait to get my strengh back so that I can hike the mountain again. Promised myself that I will finish the Peachtree Road race next 4th of July!