Apr 1, 20192 minPost-surgery: not what I expectedWe are settled into our second generously-loaned NYC apartment for a few more days of recovery. So far I have to say it’s not what I...
Mar 31, 20191 min⭐️⭐️ Discharged! ⭐️⭐️Everything went well. The doctors, nurses, and everyone at MSK were amazing, kind, and talented. Gina is feeling much better. Now, we...
Mar 28, 20192 minPre-surgery nervesThanks to all for your love, support and stars yesterday. To be honest, I was really nervous going into the procedure. Delaney was super...
Mar 23, 20192 minOff to New YorkIt’s been 6 months since Gina’s stage four cancer diagnosis, and we’re all on our way to New York City for a few days of Spring Break...
Mar 11, 20191 minSo much goodGina and I are on our way back to Chicago, after a long but really good day at MSK. Gina has gained 30 pounds since her low point in...
Feb 28, 20191 minBad news / good newsIt's time for today's episode of Cancer: Bad News / Good News. Bad news: My platelets weren't up enough to qualify for chemo today. Good...
Feb 25, 20191 minMy first chemo delayShowed up for what was supposed to be my last chemo before surgery—and my platelets were too low for treatment. They will check me again...
Feb 18, 20191 minYears and years and yearsToday was a good day. The oncologists and surgeons at MSK were impressive, thoughtful, and positive. They feel like they’re close to...
Feb 11, 20192 minCleared for chemo #8Chemo #8 is in the books! Had a little moment of uncertainty today, when I mentioned I had some serious bloating this weekend (the first...
Feb 5, 20192 minAn easier time with chemoI’m a little more than a week out from my second round of chemo “back” after my chemo break, and figured worth sharing an update. I got...
Jan 27, 20191 minSaladitas for the win on chemo eveChemo Eve! Saltine crackers have been MVP when it comes to keeping nausea at bay. I tried these in Mexico, and they were so good, I was...
Jan 13, 20191 minReinforcements ready to restart chemoChemo Eve: decided to celebrate with two kinds of sauce—and quadruple batches to ensure plenty of reinforcements for the months ahead....