Hello everyone, I wanted to give an update on my cancer and treatment. Most importantly, I want to thank everyone for their support. I remain amazed and humbled, and despite the up and down nature of fighting cancer, leaning on my family and friends help me get through each day.At the moment I'm finishing up my firth round of chemo, with an additional treatment next week. After that, we will do what is called a PET CT scan which looks throughout my body to see if the cancer has spread, and if the tumor has shrunk. Basically...
Showing posts with label Cancer. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Cancer. Show all posts
Friday, June 20, 2014
Wednesday, May 7, 2014
The Tumor Killing Juice
I'm not sure I will ever get used to this recipe.http://youtu.be/uc5MW25CdhADisclaimer: this really isn't a tumor killing juice, although the book we got the recipe from said it was a tumor killer. Tabasco sauce makes all the differenc...
Sunday, May 4, 2014
More Juicing - Better
Two new smoothie and juices. Much better this time.http://youtu.be/_OpaDg5nYK8http://youtu.be/kVx90kS9G...
Thursday, May 1, 2014
First Attempt At Juicing
http://youtu.be/2mZXDNqFCIQTrying to make a juicing recipe, didn't go so well. Stoic picture before I actually try the juice.[pe2-image src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxElul-ET1herRBot16XMu_u3WXyCXHIgjoHZhYDx70ahwiMUc9vCuLFHL4cL_s2RxJe8CsP8SxXnBvxxMBR67SHBO6lH1CPNNw-bie_Xjd5L0rxcFUfbiq8JMo-J_mi2GLRao846dON64/s144-c-o/IMG_20140501_082642.jpg" href="https://picasaweb.google.com/117805269367460608808/20140501?authkey=w17y3qcRkvc#6008471165502419634" caption="" type="image" alt="IMG_20140501_082642.jpg"...
Chemotherapy One
I'm feeling well enough today to chat about my first chemo treatment. The overall report is it was like sitting in a chair with an IV in your arm, for five hours. Boring. My beautiful supportive wife spent the entire time with me (a must if you are sitting immobile for that amount of time.) And my daughter Ashley dropped in to say hi and take a quick photo.The only real after effect for me was feeling very tired and run down. Doc said to expect that. Even today, the next day, I'm not feeling that bad, although I've had a headache...
Tuesday, April 22, 2014
The Future Is What You Make It
I've spent days trying to come up with a title for this post. And this is what I came up with. The future really is what you make it.This post is an update on where I am and what the future holds. In my lat post, I mentioned I was waiting for all the tests to come back (even a few after the last post update, two separate biopsies), and to discuss options. The tests came back. We had the discussions. The risks of surgery are just too great, and we decided that won't be an option. It was a difficult decision because it would...
Saturday, April 12, 2014
Smelling The Roses
Over the past month and a half I feel like I've been on the worlds largest roller coaster, with no end in sight. Long downward drops, steep uphill climbs, fast corners that rip your head back and to the side, all the while trying to remain calm and optimistic.I've spoken to many of you personally, through email, and text message. Keeping in contact with my friends and family are important to me. I don't want to be unplugged, unreachable, or locked away. I've received hundreds of prayers, well wishes, letters of encouragement,...
Thursday, April 10, 2014
Still Waiting Part Deux
I'm still here, waiting. I've been reminded on numerous occasions that waiting is probably the best thing right now, because we want all the doctors to have the information they need to come up with the best course of treatment. But that doesn't change the fact I'm getting extremely impatient.I don't really have anything new to report. I'm meeting with a surgeon tomorrow who could potentially be performing a liver resection. I'm hoping the discussion is that she is ready to move on to the next phase which is actually doing...
Tuesday, April 1, 2014
Angiogram
Over the past couple of days my dad has had a few tests to determine if he would be a good candidate for a procedure that would allow the doctors to surgically remove the tumor on his liver. We still don't know the outcome of the Pet Scan from last week, but the Angiogram performed today seemed to have very positive results. The Angiogram test was to take a picture of how his blood vessels are laid out and how they supply blood to the liver and surrounding organs.We're hoping the oncologist and surgeon find both tests positive...
Wristbands
Hey everyone,My dad wanted a wristband (the rubber kind) in his cancer color to wear, and a few family members have them to. If you would like one I can get you one for $3.50 a piece. Where I get them, they do not have child ones but you could always get those online (Amazon) or here and here.Please contact me at ashlenalley@gmail if you would like me to get you one!Thank...
Friday, March 28, 2014
This Sunday
We are having a fast for my dad this coming Sunday the 30th of March for very positive results from tests he's taking over the next few days.We continue to appreciate all of the prayers, words of encouragement and love from all of you. Thank yo...
Wednesday, March 26, 2014
THANK YOU!
I want to take a minute and thank everyone, my wife Gina, without her I would be completely lost. My wonderful children, Jake, Linsey, Ashley and Jessica, for all of their support, help and daily encouragement. The hundreds of family and friends who have reached out and helped, offered prayers, and more encouragement. You'll never know how grateful I am.I must admit it's a little overwhelming to feel the amount of love and concern. There is nothing more valuable to me than the love of my God, my family, and my friends.We'll...
Chemotherapy Class
Utah Cancer Specialists offers a class on the chemotherapy process and what to expect in the clinic. Gina and I attended last night (not wasting any time to learn what I'm in for). The class was very informative and I learned a couple of things:1. My therapy will last about 4.5 hours once a week. The clinic offers a great lounge type area, big chairs, and of course, wifi. All electronic devices are welcomed, so I'm good to go.2. Quickly my immune system will be impaired and I'll be more susceptible to infection and illness....
Tuesday, March 25, 2014
Meeting With the Oncologist
First of all, I cannot express how positive and hopeful my parents felt after leaving Dr. Nibley’s Office this morning. My dad is in good hands for sure! The first person they met with was Audrey, my dads patient advocate. She takes care of the insurance and financial stuff and also the supportive services like classes. All the classes are free. She gave a schedule of these classes to my mom and dad so they can sign up for them if they want to. There is a fishing trip on the schedule as well! Cool!Next they met with Dr....
Sunday, March 23, 2014
Update 1
Let's start from the beginning for those who are just tuning in.On March 5th my dad went into surgery to have his gall bladder removed. While in the surgery the surgeon found a large mass on his liver. They sent a piece of the tumor to pathology for biopsy. A week later we still had no answers, and the results of the tests were all incongruent. He had a CT scan done to find out if there were more tumors and where the primary source of the cancer cells were coming from. The scan didn't show any other tumors but that the...
Thursday, March 13, 2014
The Big "C" Has Invaded My Life
I'm fairly young, 46 as I write this, not in shape like my Marine days, but I can generally hold my own. But of all the things I thought would come my way this year health wise, the one thing that wasn't on my radar, even remotely, was cancer.Saying cancer isn't as tough as I thought it would be. What's tougher are the emotions that come along with it. The what's next, the when's, the why's, the how longs, pissed my wife has to deal with this, pissed my kids have to deal with this, and grateful for all the love and support...
Saturday, October 30, 2010
Help Me Support And Raise Awareness Of Mens Health Issues
This Movember I’ve decided to donate my face to raising awareness about cancers that affect men. My commitment is the growth of a moustache for the entire month of Movember, which I know will generate conversation, controversy and laughter.I’m doing this because: 1 in 2 men will be diagnosed with cancer in his lifetime 1 in 6 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetimeThis is a cause that I feel passionately about and I’m asking you to support my efforts by making a donation to support the great...
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