A collection of unfiltered stories, medical resources, and updates from the journey.
Grappling with identity changes when the life you built feels like a distant memory. A raw look at the mental toll of chronic illness.
Why I sought a second opinion at Duke University Hospital and how it changed my treatment trajectory.
It’s not the news we wanted, but it’s the reality we have to face. Discussing the latest scan results.
You don't have to wait for remission to start living. Strategies for finding joy amidst the chaos.
What You Need to Know: The red flags I missed and the subtle signs that young adults often ignore.
I'm honored to share my patient perspective with the engineers building the next generation of endoscopes.
Tracing the timeline from my first symptoms to my stage 4 diagnosis and current treatment plan.
Terminal diagnosis doesn't mean life stops. Here is how I maximize my good days.
New Year, new mindset. How I'm reframing my goals when the future is uncertain.
The prep isn't fun, but the procedure saved my life. A walk-through of what to expect.
Cold sensitivity, neuropathy, and the pump. My survival guide for the FOLFOX regimen.
A non-invasive alternative to colonoscopy for initial screening. How it works and who should use it.
Breaking the stigma of the bag. The physical and emotional reality of ostomy life.