Future forecast: Sunny
For almost a year now, I’ve been living with the knowledge that I probably have Lynch Syndrome. Hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer (HNPCC) or Lynch syndrome is an autosomal dominant... Read more
Category: Health
“Everything is low, very low”
After doing some blood work last week, my primary doctor called me in a bit of a panic when he saw the results. Every blood... Read more
Last chemo dose is in me!
We’re just back this evening from a few days in Whitehorse. I’ve been really weak so I asked Jeff to drive me down, rather than... Read more
Chemo round #5, day 6
This round of chemo has been rough. More on that in a bit. First, the trip to Whitehorse on Monday went well. The flight had... Read more
Chemo round #4, day 7
I’m coming back to life again! Chemo round #4 has been … nice? Well maybe not nice but a bit better than expected. While I... Read more
PICC is placed, and I slept!
Yesterday was a long ridiculous day full of adventure. It started with a 3:30am fire alarm in the hotel and I just couldn’t get back... Read more
Hanging out in Whitehorse
Usually when I make these medical trips to Whitehorse, everything falls neatly into place. But it didn’t this time. Somehow due to last minute appointment... Read more
Home sweet home
I’m home, and it is so nice to be home!! I finished Radiation last Monday. It felt so good to put my gowns into the... Read more
Two more!
Two more radiation treatments and then I can FINALLY GO HOME!! I’m so eager to go home. I’m managing the best I can, and my... Read more
Radiation.. so what’s it like?
I’ve finished the first 7 of the 25 radiation doses I need. So far so good! The side effects are supposed to kick in hard... Read more