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To hear and understand the diagnosis of an incurable but treatable cancer has been devastating. Nothing can prepare you for that shock and I am still having trouble processing it.
There have been numerous tests and treatment's over the last five months and in spite of a few hiccups along the way, I have responded well to treatment. My oncology team, who I lean on for guidance, is confident and determined that I will reach my goal of remission.
I am days away from the scariest and most grueling part of my journey, the Stem Cell Transplant. And, while I enter the next phase of treatment with fear, anxiety and a clear understanding of its toll, physically, mentally, emotionally and financially. I am comforted in knowing my wife, my best friend, and medical advocate will continue to have my back and be by my side and without hesitation. I try to not focus on the ugliness of the process but rather the end result, an abundance of healthy stem cells that will provide me with the ability to continue to live and love my family for many years to come.
There is nothing easy about a cancer diagnosis, and without a long term disability plan, finances have been more than difficult. The EI sick benefit was quickly exhausted and the process for CPP disability approval is lengthy. Thankfully, I have been blessed with an 80% drug coverage, however with numerous and expensive prescriptions, the 20% has also become overwhelming. I am a work horse, always have been, everybody’s go-to, never having turned down a challenge or pulled up my sleeves when the occasion arose. Which is why the decision to prepare a go-fund-me has been agonizing one. It is difficult to ask for help, but if this diagnosis has taught me anything, it is taught me that there is a lot of good in this world and positive things can come from an incredibly dark places.
I am overcome with emotion when I realize, that in spite of the cancer, I am incredibly blessed. I have been surrounded with love and support from day one, you are all amazing people, each and every one of you. Without you, I fear I would drown, your positive energy holds my head above water and I can not thank you enough for that. Please do not get tired, as I will continue to need you during this fight. I will defeat the multiple myeloma beast, it will NOT take me.
I fight for you, Shannon, Shayla and Shawn, I love you beyond words.
There have been numerous tests and treatment's over the last five months and in spite of a few hiccups along the way, I have responded well to treatment. My oncology team, who I lean on for guidance, is confident and determined that I will reach my goal of remission.
I am days away from the scariest and most grueling part of my journey, the Stem Cell Transplant. And, while I enter the next phase of treatment with fear, anxiety and a clear understanding of its toll, physically, mentally, emotionally and financially. I am comforted in knowing my wife, my best friend, and medical advocate will continue to have my back and be by my side and without hesitation. I try to not focus on the ugliness of the process but rather the end result, an abundance of healthy stem cells that will provide me with the ability to continue to live and love my family for many years to come.
There is nothing easy about a cancer diagnosis, and without a long term disability plan, finances have been more than difficult. The EI sick benefit was quickly exhausted and the process for CPP disability approval is lengthy. Thankfully, I have been blessed with an 80% drug coverage, however with numerous and expensive prescriptions, the 20% has also become overwhelming. I am a work horse, always have been, everybody’s go-to, never having turned down a challenge or pulled up my sleeves when the occasion arose. Which is why the decision to prepare a go-fund-me has been agonizing one. It is difficult to ask for help, but if this diagnosis has taught me anything, it is taught me that there is a lot of good in this world and positive things can come from an incredibly dark places.
I am overcome with emotion when I realize, that in spite of the cancer, I am incredibly blessed. I have been surrounded with love and support from day one, you are all amazing people, each and every one of you. Without you, I fear I would drown, your positive energy holds my head above water and I can not thank you enough for that. Please do not get tired, as I will continue to need you during this fight. I will defeat the multiple myeloma beast, it will NOT take me.
I fight for you, Shannon, Shayla and Shawn, I love you beyond words.