#30DaysOfTeal My Cancer Resume -- All Things Ab

Abigail M.
abimarmuro@gmail.com
Somewhere in the world of survivorship

Skilled in advocating for patient rights and preventative medicine. Experienced survivor with knowledge of slowing down and listening to your body. Notable vegetarian in sustainable consumption. Ability to recognize what's important in life and that it's time to start living.

Personal Information:______________________________________
Date of Birth: Sept. 10, 1996
Place of Birth: Wisconsin

Life Experience:___________________________________________
American Cancer Society
Ovarian Cancer Patient
Overlooked missed periods Sept. 2016-Mar. 2017
Diagnosed July 26, 2017
Underwent chemotherapy Aug.-Oct. 2017
NED since Nov. 2017

History:__________________________________________________
Fall 2016-Spring 2017:
Series of missed periods
Uterine/pelvic ultrasound

May 2017:
Mass found on left ovary in ultrasound
Referral to oncologist

July 10-11 2017:
Exploratory surgery and tumor removal
Left ovary and fallopian tube removed with stubborn tumor
Stayed overnight with complications due to anesthesia

July 26 2017:
Oncologist confirmed malignancy with staging from Mayo Clinic
Stage I Grade IIa Sertoli Leydig Cell Tumor of the left ovary

August 2017:
Began three rounds chemotherapy - Bleomycin, Etoposide, Cisplatin
Prescribed 24/7 nausea patch

September 2017:
Lost hair
Complications with blood cell counts
Weekly shots of Neupogen to increase white blood cell formation

October 2017:
Finished extended chemotherapy schedule

November 8 2017:
CT scan of chest, abdomen and pelvis

November 10 2017: 
Call confirmed No Evidence of Disease (NED)

February 2018:
Hair started growing in

May 2018:
CT scan to follow up six months post-treatment
Polyp in gallbladder

August 2018:
Ultrasound followup on gallbladder polyp
No growth

November 2018:
One year NED

July 2019:
Two years post-diagnosis

August 2019:
Memory problems continue - "Chemo Brain"

Present:
Balancing fine lines between patient, person and advocate
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Now on Instagram! @AllThings_Ab

A little more about my cancer diagnosis in detail
PC: Nicole De Khors


1 comment:

  1. What a GREAT cancer resume concept. I hate that you've been through so much, but I hate it for all of us! I look forward to reading more from you. Hugs, Warrior Megsie

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