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 →

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 →

The Militarization of Cancer

I was watching Grey's Anatomy with the lady friend the other night (that's right. And I watch The Bachelor too. It's called being a good fiance, look it up). Anyways, I was watching Grey's and you know how they do those weird voice-over things where she like sums up the whole episode with some cheesy... Continue Reading →

Adjusting to Your New Cancer Timeline

Let’s kick it back to the college days and talk about some accounting 101. I’m not saying I’m an accounting expert, but I am marrying a CPA, so I know a thing or two about how to make sure my debits equal my credits, if you will. “Mitch, what the hell are you talking about?... Continue Reading →

Adjusting to Your New Cancer Timeline

Let’s kick it back to the college days and talk about some accounting 101. I’m not saying I’m an accounting expert, but I am marrying a CPA, so I know a thing or two about how to make sure my debits equal my credits, if you will. “Mitch, what the hell are you talking about?... Continue Reading →

Chemo #2, Cycle 8, Out of the Frying Pan and Into the Fire Baby!

Had an interesting chat with my oncologist yesterday. I went in, expecting a pretty routine appointment (shake hands, make a few off-handed jokes, then head up to infusion). However, he came in without the usual smile on his face so I was a bit worried. Here's what he had to say: Turns out the immunotherapy... Continue Reading →

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