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Name:
Rachel (daughterslove)

Member Since:
May 2, 2008

Instant messaging:
y0uenviime

Location:
Bayville, New Jersey

Birthday:
03.38.61

Type of Cancer:
Tonsil Cancer

Medical Term for the Type of Cancer:
Squamous Cell

Diagnosis Date:
4.28.08

Stage of Cancer:
Stage 4

Tumor Size:
04

Lymph Node Involvement:
Yes

Radiation:
yes

Money Raised:
1,000

Profile:
Cancer Advocate

What I Hate Most About Cancer:
everything

What I Have Learned From Cancer:
life too short

Things My Supporters Can Do To Help:
be there, give advice and most importnantly PRAY for her~

Cancer Symptoms:

sore throat, deeper voice, lump in neck.

Surgery Description, Dates & Side Effects:

- not there yet -

Radiation Description, Dates & Side Effects:

first three weeks we’re a breeze until we hit 4th week. she felt nauseous, blisters in her throat,mouth,and then when we hit the 5th week her skin broke open on the outside. from the bottom of her ears, to her chest. this is from june til july 9th 08

Chemotherapy Description, Dates & Side Effects:

fatigue, nauseous, loss of hair, very very weak.

Fundraising Description:

My worked in a nursing home that she worked for, for 7 years as a caregiver. they became like family to her, and I. ( i work there now) that they dedicated nursing home week to her and raised money for her. it was so unexpected but brought tears to our eyes.

Daughterslove's Stats

daughtersl…Cancer Blog (14)

  Last day of treatment!! now what?

  To Mama:

  hello hello

  i really liked this site...

  quick update

  back in the hospital

  only 18 treatments down and it's becoming brutal!

  week 2 of radiation! caution LONG blog

  it isnt the cancer

  mom, dont give up..i need you

  how am i gonna handle this?

  quick update! (good news)

  first day back at work!

  The begining

daughtersl…ve's Photos (7)

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