Learning how to live, while trying not to die

A story about my stage 4 colon cancer journey,

growing to trust my inner voice, and how cancer became the best worst thing that ever happened to me

Oh hey, it's... still my friendly little port

A humbling reminder that cancer recovery does not follow your content calendar

Apr 183 min read

Scanxiety approaching my 3.5 year scan, and on worrying that the title alone will jinx it

Apr 102 min read

Clear scans marks 2.5 years NED, and scanxiety changes but is as real as ever

Jan 18, 20254 min read

On Monday, September 9th I had clear scans—officially marking NED for over two years, the point at which my risk of recurrence drops.

Sep 29, 20244 min read

It’s probably nothing, but it could be something. We went into my 21-month scans on Monday feeling as secure and optimistic as we ever...

Apr 21, 20244 min read

An update from Per: Last weekend, we got back from a wonderful spring break with the kids in Hawaii. Gina was feeling pretty...

Apr 7, 20242 min read

Today is World Cancer Day, 2024. A little over a week ago, I had a scan that confirmed I had been NED—no evidence of disease—for 18...

Feb 4, 20244 min read

You can’t spell “BOUNCED” without the letters N-E-D! I’m beyond thrilled to report that Gina’s scans are all clear!!! Thank you for all...

Nov 9, 20221 min read

We made everyone on the team confirm the scans were clean - including my interventional radiologist, Dr Sophocleus, over telemedicine....

Sep 8, 20221 min read

The week is going to be a big week! First up: scans at MSK tomorrow, with results on Wednesday—and then the launch of Strive for Five on...

Sep 6, 20223 min read

I realize that my last post was full of philosophy and absent any sort of health update, so wanted to share the latest. I was at...

Aug 15, 20223 min read

After I was saved from Friday’s wrong train calamity by two of my favorite Starcom alums, I was able to settle into what turned out to be...

Aug 5, 20223 min read