Navigating our way through natural healing
When Todd was re-diagnosed with cancer earlier this year, we learned it was only found in his lymph nodes – again. The lymphatic system is your body’s natural detox powerhouse—it helps flush out toxins, fight infections, and keep your immune system running strong. But here’s the thing no one talks about: it has no pump.…
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I often find myself standing on the edge of overwhelming gratitude, yet there’s a quiet shadow that lingers… guilt. Guilt from having so much to be thankful for while others around me are drowning in grief, stuck in cycles they can’t seem to escape. I’m not alone in this feeling, but sometimes it feels isolating,…
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Five months ago, our world got turned upside down again when we received the official news of Todd’s cancer re-diagnosis. Even though we suspected, it was still a moment that felt surreal, almost like a bad dream we couldn’t wake up from. But as the dust settled, we found ourselves facing a choice – one…
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As we enter the second half of the year, it’s time to reflect: in six months, will you have made progress or excuses towards your goals? Too often, we let our excuses hold us back instead of fueling the fire to achieve our desires. The first part of this year didn’t go as planned. We…
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Words can hardly capture the overwhelming joy and gratitude I feel for my husband in this moment. Just two weeks ago, in his darkest moment, Todd made the brave decision to discontinue his cancer treatment. The medication was making him feel so sick that I even had a moment I thought I’d have to call…
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So far Todd has had two immunotherapy treatments of Opdivo and Yervoy. After his second round we hoped for a noticeable change, but life had other plans. Just like before, (if you have been following us for a while the last time he went through treatment of Opdivo only, he got sick too). Since immunotherapy…
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We wanted answers, and finally, we got them. It’s been a rollercoaster of emotions since hearing Todd’s diagnosis again last week, and the journey ahead is daunting, but we’re ready to face it head-on. Todd had his port placed Thursday, a reminder of the battle he’s about to undertake. Today marks the beginning of his…
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I can’t believe it’s been a month since the last blog post! So here is an update, Todd has continued to gain mobility a little more each day. He has stopped going to therapy for now as the cost is just too much and we can maintain most of the exercises at home. His reach…
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This blog post is about more than the post-operative appointments last Tuesday…This was the worst traffic we have endured in one day and of course, I was behind the wheel which I don’t like to drive anyway. The first appointment was scheduled at 10:00 at the plastic surgeon’s office. We were a little behind but…
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Early last Tuesday morning we drove back up to Orlando Health for Todd’s consultation with the plastic surgeon for what we thought was the lymph node transfer procedure to be done at the same time as the dissection. The appointment was for 7:30 and we were smooth sailing down the highway until about 7:00 when…
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