Cancer Smarts

Good Encouragement from a Stage 4 Colon Cancer + Treatment Survivor. Dreamer. Believer in Hope.

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Hello

Welcome! I’m a stage four colon cancer survivor. Cancer smarts, but good encouragement helps. My journey with cancer began in 2010 with multiple surgeries, colostomy, chemo, radiation, ileostomy, completing the take down (reconnect) and being “clear” from cancer in Fall 2011. Cancer returned a year later. I’ve been No Evidence of Disease (“NED”) since 2013.…

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The Blog

Cancer Smarts is my personal blog sharing faith-infused encouragement about the stage III and stage IV colon cancer journey. Since there is no stage V cancer, I decided I’d better write fast. You’ll find thoughts here about restoring personal joy in the face of life threatening disease; finding a willing spirit to make choices about…

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Timeline

My treatment journey included colostomy, chemo, radiation, ileostomy, and take down (reconnecting my body so the bag was no longer needed); I was clear for about a year; cancer came back with a vengeance; I got mad; I gave myself permission to do things differently the second time around.  Check out the timeline. I’m clear…

 

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Disclaimer

Even though I think I have some awesomely encouraging information to share about my personal journey with cancer, remember – the content on this blog is for general informational purposes only and is not intended for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. It is highly intended to offer perspective and hope. I also include some affiliate links here on the blog, so if you happen click them and purchase something, I may get a small “thank you” from the seller. It helps me keep the blog up and running! (Sincerely, thank YOU.)

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