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MRI Completed

My MRI is completed. These results will tell us the stage and some other thing that I can’t remember. 

The MRI took a long time .. almost 45 minutes I think. I think they might need to find a new DJ though. The song they played was jus…
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Published on April 2, 2026
cancer

Treatment Start Date!

I had a CT Scan and prep visit with the Radiation Oncologist. Treatment starts on April 13 and goes on for 28 business days. My last treatment should be May 20. 


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Published on April 1, 2026
cancer

Genetic Blood Test

I got approved for a genetic blood test … two times it seems. At least that’s what I think given that I have 2 different authorization numbers for the same thing 🤷‍♂️

 

I did the blood test. It was kind of funny as it seems like …
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Published on March 27, 2026
cancer

Valor Oncology

Today I met with Dr. Zong from Valor oncology. The plan still seems to be the same. Twenty-eight treatments of chemo and radiation. Essentially I'll go in for the radiation for about 15 - 20 minutes every week day for 5 1/2 weeks. During that tim…
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Published on March 18, 2026
cancer

Oncology Appointment: March 11

I had an appointment with Dr. Banta at OPN on March 11. Emily was there with me and it went really well. Dr. Banta did a good of explaining the treatment plan and answering questions. He was warm and encouraging, which is what we both needed.


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Published on March 11, 2026
cancer

Surgery consult

Today I met with Dr. Cacdac about next steps. Leading up to the appointment I was oddly relived. I've spent so much time thinking about the awful things that are going to happen without actually knowing what will happen. It felt good to be able t…
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Published on March 4, 2026
cancer glimmer

Hockey Fights Cancer Night

Tonight was Hockey Fights Cancer night. I still had one sweater I was looking to get (JR Avon) and I ended up winning it. It was a hard night. Lots of hopeful message from cancer survi…
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Published on February 27, 2026
cancer

Sonic Youth

While driving away from my appointment with Dr. Zadeh with Emily we were sitting at the light at Hwy 111 and Dune Palms. Emily's phone was streaming music to the CRV. I don't know which playlist it was, but Sonic Youth came on. It made me smile.&…
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Published on February 17, 2026
cancer

I Cried ... but not as much as I thought I would

When Dr. Colleen told me I had a tumor I was in disbelif. I cried, but not as much as expected. The hardest part really was just not being able to sleep. On the plus side I got through like 4 episodes of Shogun S1. So that was nice


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Published on February 16, 2026
cancer