One More Step

by Justin Anderson on June 6, 2019June 6, 2019

Back at Mayo Clinic today for a follow up MRI scan. This was the first scan I’ve had since beginning the clinical trial chemotherapy treatments.

Quick Update

by Justin Anderson on June 1, 2019June 1, 2019

Weeks later, I’m still alive. I haven’t vomited once, had liver or kidney failure, nor have I developed leukemia or pulmonary fibrosis, per warnings from Google.

What’s Next

by Justin Anderson on April 12, 2019April 12, 2019

I made the decision to move forward with enrolling in the clinical trial. Participating in the trial will give me the opportunity to try something new and allow for more options to fight cancer if necessary.

Curveball

by Justin Anderson on March 18, 2019March 18, 2019

While I’m grateful for potentially having more options to fight cancer, I hate that I have more difficult decisions I have to make.

Walk in the Park

by Justin Anderson on March 12, 2019March 18, 2019

I keep having to remind myself that this was not the same surgery I had in 2010. This surgery was hours longer and more complex than last time. I don’t know why I have set the bar so high for my recovery – as if there would be no pain and no suffering. This is brain surgery. It’s not a walk in the park.

Home

by Alicia Anderson on March 4, 2019March 4, 2019

First leg of the cancer journey is over

Post Surgery Update

by Alicia Anderson on March 2, 2019March 18, 2019

Surgery went well and Justin is in recovery

Getting Ready

by Justin Anderson on February 28, 2019February 28, 2019

The last few weeks have gone by so fast. I knew they would. It’s crazy how fast we go from pictures on an MRI scan to the part where I’m writing about my surgery that’s taking place tomorrow.

The Land Down Under

by Justin Anderson on February 20, 2019February 22, 2019

Yesterday was Mayo Clinic day. We started by meeting with my neuro oncologist.

The Fourth Sign of the Zodiac

by Justin Anderson on February 15, 2019February 19, 2019

I know I need to stay positive for myself and those around me, but for some reason I’m having a very difficult time faced with the realization that this cancer truly may be something I have to deal with for the rest of my life. That’s where people like Dr. Deming come in.