Cancer has taken so much from me mentally and physically. NO MORE! I AM IN CONTROL OF THIS BUS!
HONORING A GREAT MAN!
I am eternally grateful for everything you have done Tom! May you rest in peace my friend.
BALANCING TREATMENT METHODS WITH CURRENT CANCER AND HEALTH STATUS!
"So what is the best decision to make? Do we swing for the fences? Well, prior to sitting down with the wonderful Physicians at Siteman Cancer Center, I was fully prepared to swing for the fences. Which would have landed me in a clinical trial. I had several selected and was looking for direction so we could start the application process to get accepted. I was well aware of the risks involved. To me, it made sense. The risks of standard treatment, toxicity damage and lack of quality of life made my decision relatively easy. However, I think we will table that for another day. "
NATIONAL CANCER SURVIVOR DAY! MY SALUTE TO ALL CANCER WARRIORS!
National Cancer Survivor Day: Today marks a special day for cancer survivors. It is a national day for all survivors to celebrate. What constitutes a survivor? Someone that is cured of the disease? Someone that is currently in remission? Someone that is “NED” no evidence of disease? Anyone that has had or is currently battling …
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TIPS ON MANAGING YOUR HEALTHCARE! IT’S A PROCESS.
There is so much to learn when it comes to dealing with a diagnosis such as cancer. The process can be overwhelming at times. What does the Diagnosis mean? What should I expect? Should I get a 2nd opinion? I don't understand all the terminology. Where do I start? I am starting to get overwhelmed …
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THE JOURNEY BEGINS
It was April of 2015 and I went to my Primary Care Physician (PCP) for an issue regarding hearing loss. It was at this appointment that i shared with my PCP some symptoms i was having regarding blood in stool. My Dr., without hesitation, scheduled me for an immediate colonoscopy. During this procedure they removed …
MY FIRST BLOG POST
WHY BLOG YOU ASK? I would like to begin this journey with an explanation of why i have chosen to start a blog as well as my expectations. When I was first diagnosed with Colon Cancer in April of 2015 I did not want to broadcast the information. We had made a decision (My wife …
Darren Ward's Cancer Journey 