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Sometimes life slows us down in ways we never expected. This past year has brought challenges I could have never imagined, but also moments of deep reflection, faith, and gratitude. As I continue through treatment and prepare for an unexpected pilgrimage, I wanted to share a little update and a lot of thankfulness. Treatment Update Read more

Last Monday, I met with my oncologist to discuss the next step in my treatment plan and to restart treatment.  I went into the appointment hoping to have all the information I needed, especially my CEA number that I had drawn early to face this decision with as many facts as I could. Since it Read more

I have thought about and rewritten this post at least three or four times in the last 2 weeks.. Usually the words come quickly, but this time it has taken me a while to process and figure out what I really want to say. My most recent scan and oncology visit didn’t give me the Read more

As most of you know, on July 24 I underwent a 16 hour surgery to remove part of my liver and tumor. I’m happy to share that I’m doing well. Recovery has been slow and gentle—exactly what my body needs right now. Each day, I feel a little stronger and a little more like myself. Read more

We just returned from a truly wonderful vacation, one that gave us some much-needed rest and joy. I’ll be sharing more about that in a separate post, but today I want to update you on where things stand with my health. A Clinic Visit Right After Vacation Last Monday after we got home Saturday, I Read more

It’s hard to believe that it’s been six months since my diagnosis. In some ways, it feels like a lifetime—and in others, like it’s flown by in the blink of an eye. These months have been full of challenges, treatments, and big emotions—but also so much kindness, support, and love that it’s hard to put Read more

Today, I received the kind of news that makes your heart skip a beat, in the very best way. My surgeon told me that my tumor markers are now down to 18. Eighteen. When I began this journey, those markers were at 1100. By the time I underwent histotripsy, they had dropped to around 400. Read more

Dear Family and Friends, I am so excited to share some incredible news with you all! My latest scan showed shrinkage, which means the treatments and all of my other life changes are working! This opens the door for additional treatment options and brings renewed hope for the road ahead. My large lung nodules are Read more

If you would tell me that someone had cured their cancer by standing on their head each day, I probably would try it! That being said I have always been pretty open minded to alternative health and wellness. Going back to that first book that I read when I was diagnosed it had a common Read more