Scanxiety Meditation & Affirmations — This week (May 15th) marks a pivotal point in my cancer survivor career. We are approaching the 1-year mark since my Ultra Low Anterior Resection (ULAR) surgery and the creation of my now infamous “semicolon” and “Baby R” (mini rectum). Lots of oversharing about them on social media @CCnDoc. 😂…

Who Am I Now? Why we should all write a “Me Bio”. — Unknowingly, this was a much-needed exercise! One that I recommend anyone do after any transition point in their life or career. Whether you’re a working Mom, moving to a new city, a recent retiree, widower or cancer survivor, writing your bio can be almost as cathartic as writing your obituary…

Victory! It’s my Chemoversary! — Today I’m Celebrating ONE YEAR SINCE FINISHING CHEMO! 💃💃💃 We Cancer Survivors celebrate EVERYTHING, or at least I do! 🥂 I find that celebrating even the smallest victories each day really keeps me staying positive, hopeful and grounded in the NOW! Chemo and Cancer Treatment in general takes a toll…

Doc pointed out the other day that in my quest to give you the facts of my story in these first few posts, I have yet to regale you with the more emotional/spiritual side of my story! This time has been and will continue to be a great spiritual awakening…

Why as a Rectal Cancer Survivor, I celebrate Earth Day every day — Today is Earth Day 2023, and while I don’t always make a big show on Earth Day beyond a “Celebrate Earth Day” post, today is a bit different. Most of us think of Earth Day as a “Save the Planet” kind of day where environmentalists get their say and nations…

Continued from a previous post… On to surgery! On June 6th I had my first scans since diagnosis. I know, you’d think they would scan after radiation but in my case, they didn’t — I guess because my protocol called for all phases (rad, chemo and surgery) without deviation. I…

A quick break in “The Making of a BadASS” series to share what my awesome friends in the CRC community have been up to this week! They’ve been in Washington D.C. sharing our stories and asking for more funding for CRC research and coverage for screenings! As we posted yesterday…

This is a continuation of a previous article… The SHIT SHOW continues! At this point in this “The Making of A BadASS” series I am sharing the traditional medical approach to my treatment, but want to assure you that my approach to cancer reached far beyond that into the mind…

Over the next few posts, I’m going share my cancer story in detail and I’d like to encourage you to share your stories as well! Please contribute in the comments! Before I decided to go public with my diagnosis, I documented most of my cancer journey for friends and family…