I’m a bigtime hypocrite. I was looking at my website stats recently (I work in marketing so that’s just how I gauge success naturally) and I’ve been noticing a decrease in traffic. Now, there’s a few explanations for why that may be: My blogs aren’t very captivating. I mean my last blog was like 30... Continue Reading →
The Pain of Optimism
It may sound oxymoronic, but I believe there is an inherent pain associated with constant optimism. I believe the only way to get better and heal when your body is falling apart is to have a clear and positive mind. But maintaining clarity and joy at all times can have such a drain on you... Continue Reading →
A Real Short Blog
I'm gonna write this blog as short as I can cause you know what? Even though this is a cancer blog where I talk about cancer things, I also have other shit in my life besides cancer that I need to focus on. It's important to realize cancer is a huge factor in our lives,... Continue Reading →
The Cancer Minority
This will be fun. Let's listen to the middle-class white guy talk about how he's part of a minority. That certainly shouldn't rustle any feathers, eh? Well let's just dive into it. So for all the haters out there saying I have no right to talk about being a minority, let's get some facts out... Continue Reading →
The Complete Guide To Donating To Cancer Foundations
People ask me a lot if I donate to any cancer foundations. The answer is no, I don't. 1) I don't have any money to donate and 2) I think I'm doing my part to further cancer research by being their goddamn guinea pig for all the clinical trials I do plus I do this... Continue Reading →
Dealing With S*** Doctors
Maybe it's just cause I'm in a shitty mood, but let's talk about something universal: Trash Doctors. We've all met them. Especially those of us with advanced illnesses who require lots of doctors. They come in all forms: some have terrible bedside manner, some [...]
The Issue With Being A Cancer Survivor
I've been battling cancer for what, 3 and a half years now? Something like that? I've been in remission before for I think like 8 months as well. But I had a recurrence (am I using that word correctly?) and went back into treatment for another year and now I just finished my chemo regimen.... Continue Reading →
I Got A Dog During Chemo, Here’s Why
I woke up this morning on this lovely snow-covered holiday weekend. Always a good start. I kissed my lady friend goodbye as she left early to go visit her friend in Connecticut and started about my morning. I started by going back to bed. I have the day off, sue me. Once I awoke once... Continue Reading →
The Hospital Desert
So I went to Austin, TX this past weekend and it brought about one of my new fears I have acquired since having cancer. First of all, Austin is a lovely town, if you haven't been there then I highly recommend it. Great spot to get wasted. But more importantly, it's a long ways away... Continue Reading →
You Have Cancer, Don’t Be An Asshole About It
Being diagnosed with cancer is for sure a bummer, but it comes with one solid perk: the cancer card. Now there is a lot of debate in the cancer community about how you should use it. I for one, believe it should only be used in extreme circumstances or to get things that benefit you... Continue Reading →
