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Hey everyone! I know it’s been a super long time since I’ve done an update on my blog. The good news is that the reason I haven’t posted is because I’ve been busy living life! More or less.  Cancer is still “sleeping”, or at least it’s stable. I’ve been getting regular scans, labs, checkups, and as long…

What would you do if you only had three months to live? What would you do if you only had one month to live? What would you do if you spent the last three years preparing to die, and then realized, it’s been three years and you’re still not dead? If you haven’t noticed, I’m…

Two years ago, this month, I was diagnosed with stage 4 metastatic thyroid cancer. Without effective treatment, I was given about two months to live. Fortunately, I’ve never been very good at doing what I’m told. My days are hard and I’m always clinging to that edge, but for the moment, I’m still alive. And…

I did something today that I didn’t think was possible. I made it to 40 years old. And, in two days I get to see my daughter turn 12. 🙂 I know I haven’t written a blog post in quite a few months. But I’ve been spending a lot of time with my family. When…

I mentioned in one of my last posts that I may have some good news to share. I’ve been feeling pretty good this past month and had a suspicion that this latest med change (Vandetanib) is working as an effective treatment. But, I needed to get my latest labs and scans before I could confirm…

I want to let everyone know about a couple awesome things that are happening this week. It feels very uncomfortable to promote a fundraiser for myself (it just feels icky), but I also want to honor all of the work and effort that people are doing to help me. Even though I have my own…

Whoa! Dramatic title… but true. Keeping everyone updated on my current health is becoming less and less of a priority. I don’t have the focus, energy, and where-with-all to summarize my decline. Not just an entertaining blog post like this one, but oftentimes sending a text or making a phone call to inform a family…

Back in December (that was like 5 years ago, right?) I mentioned in one of my blog posts that I didn’t feel like I was fighting cancer. It felt more like cancer was dragging me wherever the hell it wanted. Well, I’ve got some good news and bad news. The good news is that I…

Hi! I’m still alive. I’d like to thank my cousin for reminding me that many of you don’t know what’s going on in my world unless I post now and then. Not too much has changed for me. I’ve been on Lenvima for about a month now and it’s still a little too early to…

Want to see my face? Well, you’re in luck. There is a 93% chance I’ll be doing a Zoom interview with Michael Miclon tonight as part of the Richard3 viewing party! 7pm Eastern (6pm Texas). If you don’t know what Richard3 is then just go here and find out. https://www.johnsonhall.org/event/richard3-viewing-party/ On with the news I’m…