Headline credits for this post: Bruce Springsteen’s Land of Hope and Dreams Well, Big Wheels Roll in Fields Where Sunlight Streams … This past weekend I rode in the Levi’s GranFondo cycling event in Windsor CA with my great friends David Schneider, Gary Hollingshead, and Kurt Romstad – along with my brothers-in-law, Dan DaDalt andContinue reading “Meet Me in a Land of Hope and Dreams – April 2022”
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10 Lessons I’ve Learned On Cancer Mountain … And “Orange Power” Needed For Ukraine
Hi friends, In good conscience I can’t give you an update on my steady cancer care here in California before first acknowledging what’s happening to the cancer community under attack in Europe. As I’m treated here with every advantage one can have, thousands of Ukrainian cancer patients have lost everything they depend on; their homes,Continue reading “10 Lessons I’ve Learned On Cancer Mountain … And “Orange Power” Needed For Ukraine”
Goodbye 2021! … Plus Some Great News Heading Into The New Year
Hi friends, I couldn’t be happier to share this latest update. We are so ready to say goodbye to 2021 and this holiday season has been extra, extra special for us. Last week, my UCSF doctors confirmed some great news. After 3 chair-sit chemo infusions and 336 chemo-on-the-go pills, between October and mid-December, it appearsContinue reading “Goodbye 2021! … Plus Some Great News Heading Into The New Year”
November 1st … That’s My ‘New Year’s Day’ On Cancer Mountain
Hi friends, Today is a special day. We’ve now put 4 years behind us on cancer mountain. That’s an incredible feat, something to celebrate and share. Our resolutions for the new year are simple: – Be grateful. – Help others. – Keep rollin’! Thanks for all the support from near and far! You carry me,Continue reading “November 1st … That’s My ‘New Year’s Day’ On Cancer Mountain”
Week #209 = Chemo Cycle #51 = Back On The Horse
Hi Friends, Today I will start chemo cycle #51. That is … PRETTY … DAMN … INCREDIBLE, I’m sure you’ll agree!!! Our new plan calls for the following over the next couple of months: = Chemo infusions at UCSF every 2-3 weeks. = Daily chemo tablets at home, morning and evening. = Next status scansContinue reading “Week #209 = Chemo Cycle #51 = Back On The Horse”
Week #200 On Cancer Mountain … Introducing The New “Trailblazers Endowed Merit Award” From CONQUER CANCER
Hey friends, It is Week #200 for me on the nasty hill and to mark this milestone I am going to ask you to join me in a special effort … No matter what Cancer Mountain throws at me (and it certainly has thrown a lot!), I never lose sight of how fortunate I am:Continue reading “Week #200 On Cancer Mountain … Introducing The New “Trailblazers Endowed Merit Award” From CONQUER CANCER”
Celebrating 3+ Years On Cancer Mountain & Sharing My Story For #WorldCancerDay
Hi Friends, During the past few weeks I’ve been participating a daily countdown challenge to #WorldCancerDay, FEB 4. Each day I get an email with a suggested activity that I can use to help others better understand cancer and engage in positive actions to fight our global cancer burden. This particular challenge really hit homeContinue reading “Celebrating 3+ Years On Cancer Mountain & Sharing My Story For #WorldCancerDay”
Happy New Year! … Let’s All Keep Rollin’
Happy New Year everyone!I think we’re all glad to put the very challenging year of 2020 behind us.We were able to make the very best of ours with your help and support! Here’s a look back … I’m looking forward to an exciting year ahead on the treatment front. Here’s a short overview of whereContinue reading “Happy New Year! … Let’s All Keep Rollin’”
CALLING OUT AROUND THE WORLD! Virtual Cyclists Everywhere, We Need You FEB 4!
Blog Post: Week #165 ~ December 2020 Hi friends, I’m really excited about this event and I invite EVERYONE to join me … Not kidding, I mean EVERYONE! This upcoming World Cancer Day, February 4th, I’ll be participating in the World Cancer Day Solidarity Challenge, a VIRTUAL CYCLING event for cyclists all over the world.Continue reading “CALLING OUT AROUND THE WORLD! Virtual Cyclists Everywhere, We Need You FEB 4!”
Week 161 on Cancer Mountain: Some Pain and Set-backs, But Thanksgiving Starts Now for Team Crafty!
Hey friends, A little forewarning, this post is a bit long and it is going to take you on wild ride of lows and highs. These past few weeks have been some of my toughest on cancer mountain. For 3 years now, having skated past many close calls and the expected painful path most colorectalContinue reading “Week 161 on Cancer Mountain: Some Pain and Set-backs, But Thanksgiving Starts Now for Team Crafty!”