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MRI scheduled for May 27

So my oncology nurse called today and my MRI is scheduled for Sunday May 27. I wasn’t told when I’d meet with the Oncologist for the results but one step at a time. Waiting truly is the worse part, time … More…

Ryan Kennedy

I just found this story a few minutes ago, so I’ll say now that I know very little details, but it’s pretty simple… there is a brave young boy named Ryan Kennedy who lives not more than an hour from … More…

Biopsy Results Are In

I received my post surgical biopsy report yesterday and much to my surprise it was inconclusive. It stated that the specimen did not survive processing. Of course this was very disturbing to learn. I have since learned that this occurs … More…

One week post treatment

My energy level is up but goes down real quick. I have to be real careful about how far I go from the house because once that energy level is gone it’s very hard to stay awake.

I’ve been getting … More…

My chi is doing the cha cha!!!

Finished accupuncture session number 2…wonderful! Thanks Val! I love this guy..all of what he does is evidence based..did you know that char on your grilled food is carcinogenic? I learned that today…totally makes me rethink how I grill..he and I … More…

The Good, The Bad and The Ugly!

Continuing with my follow-up visits on the latest cancer findings. On Monday I had a PET/CT scan. I asked to keep my arms down instead of over my head, due to shoulder pain, and was allowed. The scan was like … More…

RIP Lori

My old friend here in houston that has been battling the beast for years finally lost the battle last thursday. She was my biggest emotional supporter here in houston and a main reason i kept trying so hard to stay … More…

Almost a year later

It’s been almost exactly a year since my last post here. We’ve continued on with the good news for Daddy, he’s still in the NED stage and goes back for his next CT in October. He’s been working … More…

Not Exactly what I was hoping to hear...Rad DR

So, I went and had my 2 week and 1 day follow up with the Radiation Doctor. I did mention the other Radiation Doctor… a few weeks ago did mention it looked like a few hemroids were there now??? … More…

Another bump in the road.

The last few weeks I’ve been feeling “spacey” at times where it feels like my eyes can’t focus, it was reminiscent of the seizures I was having pre-surgery but that was the only thing the seemed “seizure like”. I brushed … More…

Week 14 - One down, one to go

I had my 3 month post treatmet CT Scan on Friday. I had appointments with the ENT, Radiologist, and Medical Oncologist. The results of all the latest poking and proding shows NED (no evidence of disease). Praise God! … More…

One of the Worst Days of My Life

So, this week has been utterly disappointing. I almost want to scream and vomit everywhere. GVHD flared up really badly, so I’m back on my full loads of Tacrolimus and absolutely disgusting steroids.

Only to make matters worse, this afternoon, … More…

No more peg tube - YEAH

PEG Tube is gone! It already feels good not having it.
It wasn’t bad. Where I went, they put some numzit on the area before they pulled it. It really really hurt when the doc pulled … More…

What Cancer Cannot Do

Cancer is limited.
It cannot cripple love.
It cannot shatter hope.
It cannot corrode faith.
It cannot destroy peace.
It cannot kill friendship.
It cannot suppress memories.
It cannot invade the soul.
It cannot silence courage.
It cannot end eternal life.
It cannot conquer the spirit.

God Bless

Thanking the Universe

Through this long process, I’ve really come to learn that some, even the really close ones can drop like flies when shit hits the fan. On the other hand though, some can get really really really close. I love and … More…


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