Today marks one year since my brain cancer diagnosis. I’ve had numerous rounds of chemotherapy. I did 30 cycles of radiation therapy. I’ve had a brain biopsy, which they voted against at first and then a tumor board approved. I’ve gone from walking with a cane to walking with a walker. It’s been very difficult over the past year with the physical decline. I’ve had two pulmonary embolisms. I’ve had two spinal compression fractures. These are from long term steroid use. Two Kyphoplasty procedures to fuse the fractures back together. I’ve tried lowering my steroids. I started on 12mg a day and am down to 5mg. When I try to go lower the vertigo worsens. I’ve added calcium and vitamin d to my daily meds. I’m staying positive throughout this entire thing.
My wife has been by my side the entire time. I wouldn’t be here today without her. I’m so thankful for her.
Lots of changes physically and mentally. Emotionally I am doing good. There are good days and only a couple of bad ones. The
most difficult part of my day is getting up and out of bed and getting back to bed.
My mother comes up to sit with me some days of the week and help me out. I’m thankful for her as well. My mother in law helps me on the other days.
My cat Chip watches over me and stays with me all day til my wife gets home then it’s all about his mommy.
I wouldn’t be here without the staff at Moffitt and my wife and family. It’s been a rough go but I’m still here. I’m still fighting. I’m still positive.
There’s been no spread of the cancer and I’ve had 3 stable mri’s. I’m no longer on chemo and my next mri is in May.
Tumor Has It 
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