The Day That Changed My Life - How I Found Out.... Part II

To be diagnosed with an aggressive stomach cancer at Stage 4 or to learn that you have a rare form of cancer known as leiomyomas sarcoma has to be overwhelming. Although being diagnosed with breast cancer is still a personally overwhelming shocking life altering experience, there is an incredible fear of the unknown outcomes of rare diagnoses.

However, we have found these journeys of the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance that may bring some hope to others who are facing a rare form of cancer.

While each journey is unique, we all share a common theme - cancer changes our lives forever.







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The Day That Changed My Life - How I Found Out....

The journey comes after diagnosis. However, there is that moment where one finds out that they have cancer. We will hear these patients from the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance share their journeys. Once diagnosed with cancer, the need to hear from others never gets tired. You want to know you're not alone or at least how did others handle their diagnosis.

While each journey is unique, we all share a common theme - cancer changes our lives forever.







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The Day That Changed My Life - An Uncertain Journey

Sylvia Des Vries shares her journey with ovarian cancer which metastasized and caused her to experience multiple complications and set backs. After six years in remission, Sylvia was told that not only had the cancer return but her prognosis did not look good at all. Thankfully, her husband took an assertive and determined approach in finding a way to get them through this dreadful transition. After all, they were told that there was nothing more that they could do for Sylvia and with her condition being considered terminal, they gave her an estimate of two months to live. Not so fast, the Des Vries were not about to settle into their diagnosis.

In fact, it was through the research that they found the Issels Treatment Center and the rest is in Sylvia's journey.

While each journey is unique, we all share a common theme - cancer changes our lives forever.

The Day That Changed My Life - Reflections.........

We have received emails regarding the dates of our return to the stage. Although we have not confirmed any dates, we plan to return in 2012 and we will make the announcement here. We appreciate your supportive enthusiasm and we miss you too. In the meantime, we will continue to keep you updated with various journeys. Our hope is that you will find encouragement and inspiration through their journeys.

The Day That Changed My Life made its Off Broadway debut in the fall of 2010 to rave reviews. This unconventional Off Broadway experience takes the audience into the journeys of those whose lives have been touched by cancer.

While each journey is unique, we all share a common theme - cancer changes our lives forever.



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The Day That Changed My Life - Multiple Myeloma

The cancer journey as we all know affects all races, genders, ages - from the rich to the poor. We have seen various high profile celebrities who have lost their battle with cancer and the specific cancer is highlighted and a new awareness seems to be in the spotlight even for a moment.

Lisa Ray, a famous Canadian born Bollywood Actress (a term used for Indian films although the term is formally used in reference to Hindi Cinema)was diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma in June 2009. Lisa Ray shares her journey and is now a spokesperson to bring awareness to the cancer that certainly changed her life.

Multiple Myeloma is cancer of the plasma cells a type of white blood cell present in the bone marrow. The plasma cells normally make proteins (antibodies) that helps to fight infections. When a group of abnormal plasma/myeloma cells multiplies, it increases the number of plasma cells to a higher than normal level. As a result, these cells that normally make proteins causes the level of abnormal proteins in the blood to also go up. The complications of this process caused by multiple myeloma affects the bones, immune system, kidneys and red blood cell count.

While each journey is unique, we all share a common theme, cancer changes our lives forever.