Looking for gifts for cancer patients? Look no further! Outside of being asked about the symptoms I experienced prior to being diagnosed with colon cancer, the other questions I get most often are, “What are some good gifts ideas for cancer patients?” “What’s a good cancer survivor gift?” and “What to get someone going through […]
Read MoreIt’s past midnight. I’m keeping myself awake by reading posts from white Christians arguing about white supremacy, or a lack thereof, on Twitter. Somehow, the “woke” ones are pointing out that the Middle Eastern Jesus we’ve worshipped our whole lives wasn’t actually white like our wall hangings led us to believe. This seems to be […]
Read MoreMy doctor recommended I try the 17 Day Diet when my body wasn’t feeling quite right. Here’s my experience, pros and cons, menus, favorite recipes for Cycle 1 and why it’s the preferred eating plan when my husband and I need to clean up our diets. I can’t help but celebrate Guys, I can’t help […]
Read MoreI have been surviving colon cancer for more than 20 years. My story isn’t incredibly common, I was first diagnosed with colon cancer at age 17. However, over the past two decades, colon cancer has become associated with young adults more and more. Fight CRC is working to make people aware that colorectal cancer is […]
Read More“I was the primary caregiver for my daddy who passed away from colon cancer in 2013. Two years later, at 34 years old, I was diagnosed. Stage IV colon cancer. No symptoms. No genetic marker. In place of shock was heartbreak; that my husband would bear the burden of primary caregiver. In place of the […]
Read MoreThis is a sponsored post. Salix Pharmaceuticals compensated me for this post. All opinions are my own. Certain product information has been included to meet regulations. Here is why I chose PLENVU again after my first experience with the bowel prep and a few other tips I picked up during my 14th colonoscopy. Choosing Plenvu […]
Read MoreAlthough I consider myself an optimist, I can quickly recall two comments that negatively impacted me as a cancer survivor. The first came from a medical professional who implied that the threat of losing my hair from chemo was “cool.” The other came from my peers – teenagers at the time – who told me […]
Read MoreA few years ago, I started writing August updates to check in with you about my health. Two years ago, it was long overdue and last year, I shared my yearly schedule of follow-up appointments. Many of you know I’ve had a roller coaster year. My colonoscopy last fall found three polyps and an inflammed […]
Read MoreHi friends! So sorry it’s been awhile since I told you about the latest on my medical carousel. I appreciate how many of you jumped in to offer support after my last colonoscopy when I didn’t get the news I wanted. And then, tons more support came in when I was making surgery decisions, getting […]
Read MoreHe was a bull in a china shop, and I mean that in the most loving way. If John could read this description about himself, I imagine he’d say, “Damn straight.” I first encountered this man in a bright, white hallway. He was, let’s just say, talking like a passionate, confident sales guy on the […]
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