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.
Category: Post-Cancer Life
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
Opening Doorways to Men’s Health: TEDxTysons 2019
In 2019, I achieved a lifelong dream – giving a TEDx Talk at TEDxTysons 2019. Throughout my talk, I shared why we must open doorways to men’s health.
An Otherwise Unremarkable Scan
If by unremarkable, you mean I am still cancer free after three years, I suppose I am ok with that. Another set of clean scans in the books!
Another Update on My Mental Health
My mental health has gone through a number of ups and downs since becoming a cancer survivor. I share some strategies that have helped me reach a new peak.