Author: Alex Williams

I want to give a clear, concise, and somewhat organized update about how and when my cancer journey began, what has happened since my diagnosis, and what the plan moving forward looks like.  My nursing colleagues and friends will appreciate (and maybe be a little bit triggered by) the format of this post.  Sorry, not sorry.   Situation…

Today marks the winter solstice; the day with the shortest amount of daylight and the longest night. For thousands of years, cultures worldwide have celebrated the winter solstice as a symbol of rebirth. The dawning of a new year, hope, and the future. I consider it fitting that yesterday was my final day of radiation…

It has only been five weeks since my first radiation treatment and, in what feels like the blink of an eye, my last treatment is two days away. In this case, both the first and last were defined, as known points, bookending this particular phase of my life and cancer treatment. What would happen between…

Wow.  It’s been a long time since I’ve posted anything.  A lot has been happening, but luckily, it’s all been good.  I’ve reached a couple of milestones since my last post, with the first being the halfway point.  I actually started writing a post for that day, but never finished posting it.  Here it is: The Halfway Point written 12/5/24…