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Learning how to live, while trying not to die
A story about my stage 4 colon cancer journey,
growing to trust my inner voice, and how cancer became the best worst thing that ever happened to me
Sep 3, 20193 min read
The earliest signs
I’m quickly approaching the one year anniversary of my diagnosis, and with all the annual events that mark the start of the school year,...
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Aug 25, 20192 min read
A round of almost-too-easy chemo
It’s chemo eve! And I kind of feel like tomorrow is my first round of chemo after surgery and a nice long chemo break—because this last...
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Aug 7, 20192 min read
Appetite: my emotional leading indicator
We should all have a friend we can call when our iron levels are low, and we are craving escargot and a steak. When that happens to me, I...
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Jul 31, 20192 min read
Shouldn't I feel happier?
The number of “how are you doing” texts I’ve gotten in the past few days suggests I’m overdue for an update. I don’t love updating when...
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Jul 22, 20194 min read
On connection and caretaking
Whether or not to spring for a private room at MSK has been a debate between myself and Per since my first surgery. The per-night cost...
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Jul 20, 20191 min read
A better day at MSK
Yesterday came with sudden fevers, accelerated heart rates, and increased pain. I’m glad to report that all three are back to normal....
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Jul 18, 20191 min read
A strong first day
Gina is already walking! She did four laps—and stairs! She is doing SO much better than she was at this point after her last surgery....
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Jul 16, 20191 min read
Liver resection #1 tomorrow
Ten months ago, the tumors in Gina's liver were so large and prevalent, that our oncologists simply refused to use the R-word. But...
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Jul 10, 20193 min read
Living through uncertainty
“We are always getting ready to live, but never living.” This cautionary quip by Ralph Waldo Emerson goes all the way back to my high...
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Jun 23, 20191 min read
Back to bounce
I owe a big round of thanks to so many of you who reached out on Facebook, via text, and in person after my last post. I wasn’t in a good...
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Jun 20, 20193 min read
An update I've been dragging my feet to share
I’ll be honest, I’ve been dragging my feet on this update. Dreading it, even. Maybe because I’m still trying to process what they told me...
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