Nearly five years after my testicular cancer diagnosis, I have yet another CT scan. The good news: It’s clean. The bittersweet news: It’s the end of an era.
Category: Post-Cancer Life
ABSOT Gets Savvy
I’m finally out of elementary school. I’m starting a new job with Savvy Coop, a patient-owned company to change healthcare by valuing the patient voice.
June 6, 2021
Another Milestone in My Mental Health Journey
I recently completed tapering off my antidepressants after having been on them for over three years. I’m pleased to report it was a smooth process.
May 24, 2021
A Normal Scan in an Abnormal Year
2020 can best be described as an abnormal year. Nonetheless, I received my normal report after my fourth annual post-cancer scan: still in remission.
December 16, 2020
Four Years of ABSOT
As we encounter the four year mark on starting this blog, I look back at my favorite posts over the past twelve months and what I’ve learned.
November 20, 2020
My Own Risk for COVID19
As a testicular cancer survivor who had bleomycin treatment, I was curious about my own risk for COVID-19. Good news – I have no lung damage!
October 31, 2020
Four Years Ago
2020 marks four year since my testicular cancer began. It’s definitely been an era of ups and downs and I take time to reflect on some changes in my life.
October 28, 2020
RIP Conner
My cat, who had been with me for the past nine years, passed away unexpectedly. I wrote this piece to mourn and grieve for him.
July 11, 2020
Dan Doty’s Tips for Men’s Mental Health During COVID19
Dan Doty, co-founder of EVRYMAN, shares his tips to help support men’s mental health during the COVID19 pandemic and beyond.
May 11, 2020
Patrick Dempsey’s Goals for Cancer Survivorship
Through Patrick Dempsey’s work at the Dempsey Center, he aims to help improve the cancer exeperience for all involved, through various innovative means.
February 27, 2020
