So……. I was going to make my first official blog post after my absence about how long it took for my tumor to show signs of shrinking. But alas, another subject has struck a cord with me and I want to talk about it now while it is fresh in my mind. I wanted to Read more

Hi everyone! I know, I know……long time no post. After my simultaneous radiation and chemo treatments ended on March 2nd, I needed some time to decompress and focus on recovering before my surgery.  This involved lots of sleep, long hot baths, massages, walks, and trying to eat healthy.  Ahhhh, sounds pretty good, right? And, quite Read more

Hi all! I wanted to share a really great pamphlet that I picked up on Colorectal Cancer on my last day of radiation treatment at the Cancer Treatment Centers of America in Philly. It does a good job summarizing the critical information you should be aware of. Please share this knowledge with everyone you know. Read more

Okay, just like many of you out there……I absolutely HATE math. But this is one formula I urge you all to remember: Private room after a colonoscopy + An offer for a warm blanket = Bad news. The day was December 14th, 2017 and I was having my first colonoscopy at the young age of Read more

It all started in Moscow. It was September 2017 and I was packing for my three week business trip….but was struggling with extreme fatigue and a pain in my belly just above the bikini line.  I felt as though I might be getting a urinary tract infection…something I have NEVER had. I was worried I Read more