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The Announcement of Cancer
The past couple weeks have been extremely rough. I discovered that I had cancer, told my close friends and family that I had cancer, then found out the cancer was far more serious than initially...
View ArticleCHEMO DAY 1
The medication that Ryan took is called Xeloda (generic: Capecitabine). Before I explain what the drug does, let's talk a little bit about cancer. Cancer is basically cells gone wild. There are...
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1st Chemo Infusion
Ryan's ExplanationI got to sit in a cozy leather chair for about two hours as a small drip of liquid slowly crept into my veins. The doctors and nurses listed off a bunch of possible side effects...
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First Full Week of Chemo
Ryan's POV:I will admit, this week sucked. I went into chemo like I do most things, overly confident and headstrong. I thought to myself, “I am young and strong. Chemo is going to be a breeze”. I...
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2nd Week of Chemo
This week has gone dramatically better than the previous week. I did not have any sharp stabbing pains in my stomach and experienced only a few of the warned side effects from the chemotherapy...
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#RyFight Fundraiser
www.youcaring.com/ryfightRyan: For probably one of the first times in my life, I have been left speechless. I am completely overwhelmed by the love and support I have received from so many of you....
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Cranes
I want to take a moment to share a story with you. It is a story of tragedy and hope in equal parts. When I was in elementary school, we read the story of Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes. The...
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Close to Home
Last week my uncle passed away. As you get older, death becomes something more and more real and equally as scary. I remember when I experienced the death of a loved one for the first time. I was in...
View ArticleThe Next Cycle
Ryan:This week, I started the second cycle of Chemotherapy. I spoke with my oncologist who inquired about any side effects I have experienced and my overall health. Prior to starting chemo, my weight...
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Infusion Update
I am a little late on the update, however here it is.Last week, I went in for yet another chemotherapy infusion. While I have become somewhat used to these, I know it is not really something that...
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Starting to Work Out
This is the 2nd photo I have ever taken of myself at the gym. The other photo was of me doing dumbbell curls while drinking eggnog. I did not take this photo to brag or boast, because as I look at...
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Different Fighting Styles
Ryan:Is it possible to be too positive? This is not really a rhetorical question but rather one I am posing to anyone that reads this blog. When I was first diagnosed with cancer, one of the biggest...
View ArticleChemo Sucks Sometimes
RYANMy chemotherapy schedule has become pretty routine at this point. I visit my doctor on Monday afternoons, 2 weeks on and 1 week off. During that time, I sit in a leather recliner getting random...
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New Digs
Please Note:FYI there will be a ton of new updates coming shortly. We have been busy with the holidays and all that other good stuff, but we are back and ready to rumble! First Post of the New Year....
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CAT Scan Results Are In
Ryan: Because we're really original. When I met with Dr. B this week, we took some time to review my most recent cat scan. This is something that has left butterflies in my...
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Cranes Over Christmas
Ryan:There are times when I get home after work and I am alone. Typically this would not be a problem at all, however on occasion a feeling of loneliness hits me. Having cancer provides you with an...
View ArticleFeelings After Chemo
Here is a video because I am lazy. (Please Note: I also tend to have a side effect I call chemo brain where I confuse things easily and mess up simple things like what day it is)
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Ultimate Frisbee Fundraiser
Hello All,I wanted to take a moment to thank Jeff Greenberg and all that attended/helped run the Gary Mason's Annual Turkey Bowl back in November. They used the tournament to help raise funds for the...
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World Cancer Day
World Cancer Day is a day dedicated to raising awareness and education about cancer and taking action against cancer in countries around the world. We learned today that purple is the color of Cancer...
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RyFight Fundraiser
We wanted to present a recap of the RyFight Fundraiser from the perspective of the person that put the whole thing together Brenton Hard. Enjoy!This is my post about a very special person which has...
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