I got a lot of support from medical staff, family, friends, and more during my cancer experience. Now, it’s my turn to say thank you.
Author: Justin
The Next 18 Days (Friends/Family Edition)
Testicular cancer chemotherapy would be starting in just a few weeks, and I decided to spend time with my friends and family.
The Cost of Cancer
After three months of chemotherapy, surgeries, medications, and more, I total up the financial cost of cancer. Would be nice to have all that cash back.
Andi’s Reaction
Soon after my testicular cancer diagnosis, a co-worker, Andi, wrote a piece reacting to this shocking news and how she felt about it.
Everything is Normal?
Being told that you’re now in remission from cancer doesn’t mean you get back to your previously scheduled programming. It’s a new start.
The Oncologist
Ahead of beginning chemotherapy for testicular cancer, I met with my oncologist for the first time to learn more about the road ahead.
Back to School
After a long “vacation” from work thanks to three months of chemotherapy, I returned back to work to resume my regularly scheduled programming.
The Future of ABSOT
Rather than focusing on my own journey, I begin to reflect on how I can begin paying it forward to raise testicular cancer and men’s health awareness.
The Return
Realizing chemo would mean taking three months of from my job as a fourth grade teacher, I decided I would begin telling my students that I had cancer.
Chemo Brain
Chemo brain is a mix of brain fog, short attention span, and more. I wrote a piece in the midst of it to best describe how it is.