An MRI of my spine was taken earlier this week. This was scheduled to gain more insight into the “triangle…
Triangle of Pain | My Cancer Journey
In the weeks and months following my initial cancer diagnosis in December 2015, the disease status occupied my every thought.…
Mixed Bag | My Cancer Journey
After completing two cycles of chemotherapy with Taxol® (paclitaxel) monotherapy, I had my periodic CT scan last week to determine…
Winter Blues | My Cancer Journey
Call it the Winter Blues, Seasonal Sadness, or whatever. I always found myself feeling sad or blue as the days get…
Still More to Do | My Cancer Journey
If you’re like me, the holiday season often brings with it a certain bittersweet nostalgia. I reflect on the good…
Uneventful Streak Ends | My Cancer Journey
It started with a runny nose and sneezing last weekend. Then came a cough and a mild fever that never…
Train Pain | My Cancer Journey
Last night, we boarded the 6:02 pm New Jersey Transit train to New York for the first of five radiation…
Cancer Epidemic Among Males | My Cancer Journey
It’s a common misperception that the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine is intended only for females. However, new data makes it…
Update: Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT)
In my prior post, I discussed a worsening cough and recommendation from my oncologist, Dr. David Pfister at Memorial Sloan-Kettering…
Metaphors of Spring | My Cancer Journey
One thing cancer has taught me is to seize even small moments to enjoy being alive. Today’s beautiful spring weather…