Am I allowed to blame Covid-19 for the unfortunate change to my body mass index over the past year? I think it’s warranted! Yes, I know I’ve been responsible for putting food into my own mouth regularly. And I realize I could possibly have pushed a little harder to get more exercise. But wait! Hear…… Continue reading The Curse of the Covid Weight Gain
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Cancer Treatment Burnout
I know I should be incredibly happy. I was diagnosed with an aggressive, life-threatening cancer over five years ago, and I’m still here!! I’ve beaten the odds. Though I’m not cured, my doctors have so far miraculously been able to find ways to keep the nasty from doing me in. That is wonderful!! On the…… Continue reading Cancer Treatment Burnout
TIL Therapy Showing Promise
Tumor Infiltrating Lymphocyte (TIL) therapy is reportedly showing promise as an immunotherapy treatment. What the heck is a tumor infiltrating lymphocyte? It’s pretty much what it sounds like, a white blood cell that has managed to make it’s way into a cancer tumor. Why is that interesting? Well, in part because many cancers are slick…… Continue reading TIL Therapy Showing Promise