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
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
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
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
First leg of the cancer journey is over
Post Surgery Update
Surgery went well and Justin is in recovery
Getting Ready
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
Yesterday was Mayo Clinic day. We started by meeting with my neuro oncologist.
The Fourth Sign of the Zodiac
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.
Blessing for a Friend on the Arrival of Illness
This is one of the most beautiful poems I’ve ever read. When I actually slow down to read it carefully, it puts my mind at ease.
Take a Hike Justin: A blog mostly about my cancer journey. 