HPV Facts: • HPV is the most common sexually transmitted virus and infection in the US. • There are nearly 200 different strains of HPV, most of which are harmless and do not cause cancer. Out of all these, 9 are known to cause cancers, and another 6 are suspected of causing cancers as they … Continue reading HPV Throat Cancer – what you should know.
Uncertainty
We are in the final stages of appointments to prepare for treatment. Kevin had another CT scan today of his abdomen and stomach. This is necessary for the PEG (feeding) tube. The biggest hold up is the dentist visit for panoramic X-rays to ensure he doesn't have any dental issues that will be made worse … Continue reading Uncertainty
PET Scan results- great news!
The pet scan showed no additional signs of cancer!!! Kevin fell to his knees when we heard the results. We finally have a victory in this battle.
He said it yesterday
He said the words. We were driving home from meeting with the chemo doctor. I have cancer Just like that. Cancer. I have cancer. We were driving East on Standiford in Modesto. Just before Tully Rd. A place so familiar. Does this mean no more Dunkin Donuts for me? Of course it doesn't but I … Continue reading He said it yesterday
“Treatment Team” failure & redemption
Edit "How to explain to family" We took this photo and sent it to our kids. We were trying to keep the positivity going. This was at Panera where we grabbed coffee prior to our scheduled appointments to "meet the team" to discuss our treatment plan. Mind you, we thought we were going to this meeting … Continue reading “Treatment Team” failure & redemption
How do I tell our families?
I'm sharing a text I sent to tell my brother and his family. This kind of explains things but I realize now I tend to make it sound like it's gonna be a cake walk. Truth is, we are both extremely scared. I'm scared I won't know how to properly take care of him. I'm … Continue reading How do I tell our families?
The Journey Begins
May 16th was the first day we heard the word. We've heard it before. We have always unitedly joined in to say we hate the word. We've helped raise money to help others fight that word. We've donated money to families who are fighting and to those who lost the fight.
Cimoli Strong 