The Loss of Taste Due to Cancer Treatment I’ve been a practicing maxillofacial trauma surgeon for over 30 years. Six years ago, I began my own journey through cancer treatment: chemotherapy, surgery, radiation, stem cell transplant, and CAR T-cell therapy. I write about the practical side effects that show up at home, not just on…
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Bad Days Don’t Wipe Out Good Ones: Building a Sane View of Progress
BAD DAYS DON’T WIPE OUT GOOD ONES, BUILDING A SANE VIEW OF PROGRESS When Yesterday Makes You Feel Like You’ve Lost Everything Yesterday knocked me flat. The nausea I hadn’t felt in two weeks came roaring back, and by afternoon I was sure I’d made up any progress from the past few days. I’ve been…
Read moreBad Days Don’t Wipe Out Good Ones: Building a Sane View of Progress
BAD DAYS DON’T WIPE OUT GOOD ONES, BUILDING A SANE VIEW OF PROGRESS When Yesterday Makes You Feel Like You’ve Lost Everything Yesterday knocked me flat. The nausea I hadn’t felt in two weeks came roaring back, and by afternoon I was sure I’d made up any progress from the past few days. I’ve been…
Read moreThe Life After Cancer – Learning to Live Again
Cancer doesn’t only affect the body, it can change how you see your life. Many of us run on the same daily rhythms, morning routines, exercise, getting ready, showing up. We also take our energy for granted. Then, one day, it’s gone or it’s different. Even when you’re grateful to be alive, you can still…
Read moreThis Mental Shift Changes Everything: The Mind-Garden Reset
When cancer enters your life, it can feel like it takes over the calendar, the body, and the future. It can also take over the mind. Thoughts show up fast, loud, and convincing, especially on the hard days. This is where This Mental Shift Changes Everything: treating your thoughts less like facts you must obey,…
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