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Ass Cancer Diaries

The diary of a millennials’ journey with ass cancer

I always thought I would be writing a beauty blog (which is my true passion), but going through this time in my life, I wanted to share my story with others going through something similar

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Scroll down to see my posts - they are in no particular "order", but the newest posts are at the top

Advocacy and awareness

It's been a while since my last post. I've been really busy with work lately, and I haven't had a minute to think about my situation...

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May 25, 2021

Unkindness.

Many of my inner thoughts revolve around blame. I keep thinking about how I ended up here. Did I do something to get cancer? Was it my...

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May 4, 2021

Giving thanks.

As I mentioned in one of my earliest posts, the people in my life are incredible. I am so fortunate to have such a strong support system,...

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Apr 29, 2021

A big win!

After a series of tests, I have some good news to share! My surgeon said that my response to treatment is "phenomenal", and that I will...

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Apr 20, 2021

Can anything good come from Googling?

The internet is a scary place. I realize now (after speaking with my new therapist), that Google is my trigger. I know everyone says...

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Apr 7, 2021

The waiting game

There's nothing to do but wait. I am doing/have done everything I can think of to make sure I get rid of this thing. I don't know what...

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Mar 28, 2021

Blue ribbon campaign

This month is colorectal cancer awareness month (March). I never knew about it, until it happened to me. I knew pink and yellow for sure,...

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Mar 19, 2021

I'll remember you.

It was a Monday, early February from what I remember about that freezing day. I think it was like -30 degrees or something horrible like...

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Mar 15, 2021

When I was free.

I've been thinking a lot of the "before times". Not just before cancer, but also before the pandemic. I guess these go hand in hand,...

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Mar 14, 2021

Is there a cure for nightmares?

Last night, I had the worst nightmare I've had since I can remember. I was so scared, that I woke up in terror and went downstairs and...

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Mar 9, 2021

New discoveries and lifestyle "tweaks"

Over the past several months, I've received infinite amounts of information and helpful suggestions on how to recover. Honestly,...

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Mar 7, 2021

It happened.

Never in my wildest dreams, did I think shitting my pants in my 30's was even a possibility. Well. dreams do come true. This "healing"...

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Mar 3, 2021

Fin.

Completed my 30 radiation treatments on Monday, and I can't believe I made it. When this thing first started, I didn't see an end in...

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Feb 24, 2021

Almost there.

Well, only one fucker (aka radiation treatment) to go. I'll admit, I almost quit the whole thing last week. I was given the option to...

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Feb 19, 2021

Plain rice with a side of Imodium

It's valentine's day, in a pandemic. The only thing that people have to look forward to, is ordering take-out or cooking a delicious...

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Feb 14, 2021

Blue is my colour.

The energy healer that I've been working with, told me that the colour blue is MY healing colour. Colour therapy has been talked about in...

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Feb 4, 2021

Pants-Off Dance-Off

Everyday is the same protocol - go into the radiation room, pull my pants down, lie down face down on the table, and get zapped. Many...

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Jan 28, 2021

Feeling better

I stopped the chemo pills on Wednesday, and it has been glorious ever since. Great sleeps, no sweats. I hope I made the right decision. I...

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Jan 23, 2021

Week 2. Gambling.

I hate gambling. I get so stressed out, and I can't stand the thought of losing everything...or anything at all. I mentioned in my last...

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Jan 20, 2021

Coffee after radiation

Week one is done! My partner and I are getting into the groove of a new "routine". Wake up, take chemo pills with food, drink a bunch of...

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Jan 15, 2021