Post-Op. Cheering on Team DASH from UCSD.

2019 was off to a hot start! I was feeling great- physically and mentally. In mid December, I completed my second course of radiation/chemotherapy treatments within 12 months. I enjoyed winter break; visiting family in Denver and Chicago. The road…

Mom, Kelly, Baby Leila, and I. January 2019.

It took several weeks for the shock of the cancer recurrence to wear off. As mentioned, I had an extremely difficult time comprehending the whole situation. After all- prior to finding the tumor, everything had checked out (bloodwork and scans)…

A slice of 'za with well wishes from my Grizzly Family

I had completed chemotherapy treatments for colorectal cancer on July 19th, 2018.  Prior to that, I grinded through radiation/chemotherapy, major surgery, followed by more chemo.  This was considered the “gold standard” of treatment for ass cancer, and my doctor’s were…

Infusion Visit

February and March were major recovery months. Months prior, a combination of radiation and chemotherapy started the treatment process, shrinking the tumor to a more operable size. Next, I had survived surgery in which the doctor removed a tumor and…

Round 2 - Surgery

With the first major step out of the way (radiation/oral chemotherapy), it was time to give the body a rest. I finished the first round of treatments on December 13th, 2017; this was perfect timing as my Winter Break started…

Ring that bell!!

On October 2nd, 2017, I was diagnosed with stage III colorectal cancer.  After the diagnosis, things moved pretty quick.  My mom flew out from Chicago to help me with my first appointments.  I picked up my mom from the airport…

Pre-diagnosis

I was diagnosed with Stage III Colorectal Cancer on October 2nd, 2017. Leading up to that date, I knew something was seriously wrong with my body. I had a feeling it was cancer, but you never really want to tell…