“…My story is one of loss and gain. Its also one of faith, or of different, sequential faiths, beginning with my arrogant, unwarranted and since-abandoned…
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As a professional writer, I have long considered myself a storyteller. Few things excite me more than using my skills to tell stories about everything…
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The atrium coffee shop at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center is sunlit and relatively quiet. I’m on a break between scans to pinpoint newly diagnosed…
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Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. The opportunity to share gratitude over a delicious meal with loved ones doesn’t get much better. My favorite part of…
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Good news from my oncologist’s office today. The elevated blood calcium level is nothing to be concerned about. Sarah and I were driving home from…
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I have a confession to make: I’m not Superman. I’ve played him since my cancer diagnosis and treatment nine years ago. The time has come…
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I was presented with the Volunteer Award for Excellence in Advocacy during the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network’s annual Leadership Summit on Sunday, Sept.…
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I’ve been hesitant to write about this, lest the situation sound like sour grapes on my part. Sour grapes are not my intention; well, maybe…
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It’s the unanswerable question: what would life be like if I never had cancer? There are any number of counterfactuals to ponder. I lost 100…
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A friend placed her hand on mine to tell me her father-in-law with brain cancer has taken a turn for the worse. I placed my…