On Monday, I was able to complete the remainder of my magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan without further issue. Not…
Mixed Bag | My Cancer Journey
After completing two cycles of chemotherapy with Taxol® (paclitaxel) monotherapy, I had my periodic CT scan last week to determine…
Update: Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT)
In my prior post, I discussed a worsening cough and recommendation from my oncologist, Dr. David Pfister at Memorial Sloan-Kettering…
Still More to Do | My Cancer Journey
If you’re like me, the holiday season often brings with it a certain bittersweet nostalgia. I reflect on the good…
Up to Eleven | My Cancer Journey
Late last month, I experienced severe pain in my left hip/buttock that warranted a trip to the urgent care facility…
Not So Nifty Fifty | My Cancer Journey
I cannot recall a time when I was this upset with myself. I’m not a doctor, but I feel my…
Radioactive | My Cancer Journey
As I compose this post, I cannot get the 1985 song “Radioactive” by English rock band The Firm out of…
The Art of Dying | My Cancer Journey
Last week, I underwent my first CT scan since stopping chemotherapy in March 2018. It would have been surprising for…