Approximately 8 weeks after surgery is when we started a new regime of chemotherapy, bringing us to the first week in April, 2019. I would receive chemotherapy every 3 weeks for a total of 6 cycles, with the possibility of completing 8 based on how the body held up. The 3 week…
2019 was off to a hot start! I was feeling great- physically and mentally. In mid December, I completed my second course of radiation/chemotherapy treatments within 12 months. I enjoyed winter break; visiting family in Denver and Chicago. The road trip back from Chicago was a thing of beauty, reinvigorating the soul. …
It took several weeks for the shock of the cancer recurrence to wear off. As mentioned, I had an extremely difficult time comprehending the whole situation. After all- prior to finding the tumor, everything had checked out (bloodwork and scans) and I had high hopes for returning to a normal life. I…
I had completed chemotherapy treatments for colorectal cancer on July 19th, 2018. Prior to that, I grinded through radiation/chemotherapy, major surgery, followed by more chemo. This was considered the “gold standard” of treatment for ass cancer, and my doctor’s were pretty confident I was out of the woods. After completing the final…
Hi All- Hoping things are cool in your area, as everything else seems to be heating up (this damn virus and the weather in general). Luckily, we’ve got a few tips to help you beat the heat! It’s been a few weeks, so let’s get down to business and talk Cannabis Crops. Things…
February and March were major recovery months. Months prior, a combination of radiation and chemotherapy started the treatment process, shrinking the tumor to a more operable size. Next, I had survived surgery in which the doctor removed a tumor and diseased lymph nodes. The wear and tear on the body was adding…
With the first major step out of the way (radiation/oral chemotherapy), it was time to give the body a rest. I finished the first round of treatments on December 13th, 2017; this was perfect timing as my Winter Break started just a few days later on December 18th, leaving me with 3…
On October 2nd, 2017, I was diagnosed with stage III colorectal cancer. After the diagnosis, things moved pretty quick. My mom flew out from Chicago to help me with my first appointments. I picked up my mom from the airport and we kept our tradition alive- cruising up to the Oceanside In…
I was diagnosed with Stage III Colorectal Cancer on October 2nd, 2017. Leading up to that date, I knew something was seriously wrong with my body. I had a feeling it was cancer, but you never really want to tell yourself, “Yeah, you’ve probably got cancer”. Prior to the diagnosis, I was…
Hi Friends- I’d like to start by thanking everybody who provided feedback, love, and good vibes regarding my last email and tribute to Dora. Your support, words of encouragement, and compassion is motivating, certainly made me smile, and also helped ease the transition to life without Dora. I miss that crazy Dora…