The Binary Biker

Ever since I had my feeding tube removed, I have been waiting impatiently to go back to the gym. The doctors said I needed to wait at least 2 weeks after the removal of the tube before I could start working out again. Two weeks is actually tomorrow, but I went ahead and started back […]

On Monday, yesterday, I went in for my first post-treatment PET scan. This scan will tell me if the chemotherapy and radiation did the job on my cancer. Did we get it? Were we successful? Do I still have cancer? Will I have to go through another round of therapy in the immediate future? As […]

Today I had my PEG tube removed. It was not quite as traumatic as getting it inserted, but it did have its moments. The alarm clock went off at 5:00am, because I was told to be there by 6:30am. I didn’t hear it go off, all I remember is being shoved forceful from the bed […]

Today was my first day back in the office. I won’t lie, I was nervous going in. I didn’t know what to expect. Would I be strong enough to complete the day? Would I be able to think on my feet and jump back into the mix? Was I still welcome? I kept these thoughts […]

A couple of years ago I stumbled on this video and it has stuck with me ever since. It’s so surreal. I shared it with the office and now, every once in a while, someone walks by and waggles their fingers at me while saying “PICKLE SURPRISE.” It’s very disturbing and yet addictive at the […]

A lot of you read my blog to know what’s happening with my cancer and my recovery. I have been posting more eclectic posts as I recover and I find my life isn’t 100% focused on my cancer. Still, I have a lot going on. I’m still not eating with my mouth. I need to […]

One of the side effects of not having a functional salivary gland is that you tend to get fungal infections in the mouth easily. Thrush. Yes, I have thrush. My tongue looks very similar to what you see above. Kinda gross to look at, huh? Well, you should feel it. It feels like grass is […]