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Gemma (gemmag)


January 29, 2007


MissisTook


Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania


February 5th, 1988


Ovarian Cancer


November, 2006


Stage 1


07


Grade 1


No


Methotrexate, Cyclophosphamide (brand name: Cytoxan), Gemcitabine (brand name: Gemzar)


Cancer Survivor


Electrolytes plummeted which caused -> no appetite, night sweats/fever, dizziness, headaches, inability to walk, fatigue.


10 inch incision on lower stomach. The doctors found a 22cm tumor surrounding my right ovary, removed it cleanly along with my appendix and right fallopian tube.


Nausea, fatigue/sleepiness, “Chemo brain” (inability to concentrate), dry skin, no nail growth, hair loss.

January – May as of now


gemmag's Photos

Before the loss -> 03Views: 230

Before the loss -> 03

This was the first picture taken, the timer was on and I wasn’t ready. The hair was poking in my eye. I’m not making excuses for the facial expression because frankly I think it’s a cute action shot :p

Posted on January 31, 2007 at 7:20:00 PM by Gemma (, Post a comment. 1 comment)

I love your facial expression.
Such a beautiful smile.

Posted on April 1, 2008 at 11:11:10 AM by joyce
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Gemmag's Stats

Posts: 64
Photos: 5
Events: 0
My Supporters: 37
I Support: 16
Comments: 279
Views: 15457

gemmag's Cancer Blog (64)

  So much is too much.

  Oh boy!

  Before I head on vacation

  A few answers and a few pictures

  News from Boston

  Everyone's gone for the week

  I was thinking.

  Looking so old

  Back home

  Headed to Boston

  I cried then ate a brownie

  Interesting. 60 Minute segment

  Chemo + New puppy = Augh

  Theodore

  On a happier note - Incoming puppy



gemmag's Photos (5)

A more recent me
My little sisters tattoo
Before the loss -> 02

Community Blog (264)

  October 5, 2008



Community Calendar (50)

  10.07.08 - Balancing Cancer and Careers seminar




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 Kathleen

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 Rachel

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 Gaile

 Patty Morris-Hildebrand

 Heidi

 Jill

 Joyce

 Sherri

 Leah

 Lisa

 Melissa Samei

 rayoflights7

 Mac

 Sam

 Donna Richno

 staypositive

 sue

 Louisa

 Taff

 Tanya

 Louise

 Yuyu

 Carmen 
Praying for ya!!!

 Kellye 

 Michael Cox 
A WoW Friend

 crystalala 
amazing<3

 Edina 

 Deb Wellman 

 Darcie 
I'm praying for you!

 Curlygirl's Husband 
I look at your blog everyday, You are a very strong young woman. I'll be right here with you.


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