Living with brain cancer
Little White Dot (3/3/23) On January 31st, I had an MRI that revealed what looked like a little white dot. This spot was seen on scans used with contrast, meaning something was going on there that involved blood. The worst-case scenario was that this spot was an area of “enhancing tumor,” or tumor recruiting my …
A brief reflection on my current energy level and the tug and pull between logic and emotions
It was over a year ago when I wrote my last post to commemorate my 30th birthday. In that blog on August 21st, 2021, I mentioned a possible recurrence. A small spot appearing on the MRI scans that could have been either tumor or scar tissue. And then I left you hanging… I’m sorry about …
I never thought I would make it to my 30th birthday, but here I am! I don’t mean for this to be a grandiose statement, it’s simply fact. Over the past 18 years since I was diagnosed at the age of 12, I have gone through my first diagnosis followed by surgery, months in the …
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On November 5th, 2014, I left Indonesia for what was supposed to be a 3-week Thanksgiving vacation. As most of you know, this vacation turned into a rollercoaster of treatments and recovery for my recurrent brain tumor. Now, two years later, I write this on November 5th, 2016 during my first night in Sukadana, Kalimantan …
Over 300 stories. 300 unique experiences. Patients, survivors, family, friends...everyone in some way had a connection to the devastation caused by brain tumors. To sit in a room with these 300 people was humbling because they represented a web of countless others whose lives have been impacted by a brain tumor. Last week, I was in …
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Click HERE to join my team for the 2016 Boston Brain Tumor Ride! Yesterday I went to Dana Farber for my latest MRI scan. During the weeks leading up to the scan I was incredibly nervous. I have spent the past 3 months studying for the MCAT and preparing to apply for medical school. I …
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The following post may seem rather all over the place since it was written while all of these thoughts were swirling around my head. I contemplated rewriting a more refined summary of what you’ll read below, but ultimately I decided that posting the raw version reveals more about what going through this experience is actually …
For the last day of May and Brain Tumor Awareness Month, I wanted to share my speech I gave at the Boston Brain Tumor Ride 2 weeks ago. Thank you again to everyone who made the ride such a memorable day. Here is the VIDEO And here is the text: "Hello Everyone, I’m honored to …
The Boston Brain Tumor Ride last Sunday could not have been a better day. It wasn't just the beautiful weather, scenic bike routes, festive environment, or the fact that I received two Red Sox tickets afterwards. No...what made Sunday a day I will never forget is all of my family, friends, and community who came together …
Jeremy's Journey 