I’ve now been in remission from testicular cancer for two years and I’ve learned a lot from the years of scans and how to handle them best.
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My Definition of Surviving – One Year Later
I always say I am surviving cancer. I will never say I survived cancer, because that seems too final. For me, it’s an ongoing process.
Looking for Clarity
After facing testicular cancer, I realized I was facing depression. I needed help but I couldn’t do it on my own so I asked my doctor for help.
Spring Break Paranoia
Just a few weeks after being told I was in remission, one of my greatest fears hit me. I thought I felt another lump and feared a cancer recurrence.
Thank You
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.
The Final Chemo Down
On my last day of BEP chemotherapy for testicular cancer, I have no words… so I made a mini documentary to celebrate it instead.
A (Short) Day in the Life
While many days of BEP chemotherapy are hours upon hours of sitting through an infusion, some are rather short. I share how I spent one of the short days.
Cancer, Christmas, and a New Year
Facing Christmas and New Years as a cancer patient was not something I ever thought I would do in my life. Nevertheless, I decided to make the best of it.
Frustration Gone Rogue
Star Wars: Rogue One had just been released, but side effects from chemotherapy prevented me from seeing it. What I felt most was extreme frustration.
Killing Boredom While Killing Cancer
Chemotherapy isn’t pleasant, but facing boredom while waiting to kill cancer is sometimes even worse. It took extreme measures to fight that off.