I Made It to Another December
The Adventures of PanCan Man
Something a doctor said in passing to me when I was first diagnosed with pancreatic cancer was, "With this kind of thing it's unlikely you'll see December." It was just a statistical reality. But I made it to December 2019. And December 2020. And now...December 2021. And I'm still standing.
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The First Cut is the Deepest (but the second one hurts more)
The Adventures of PanCan Man
It's been a while since I made a new episode for The Adventures of PanCan Man. So, here it is. I had another surgery in April 2021, and I've been recovering from that.
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Issue #13: Yes, Jim, I'm Okay
The Adventures of PanCan Man
I'm NED nine months after having my Whipple surgery by Dr. Truty at Mayo Clinic. I should have given this update in November when I found out. I didn't. My buddy Jim gave me a little kick in the pants to remind me I said I'd let you know. Here you go.
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Alex Trebek, RBG & Me
The Adventures of PanCan Man
Alex Trebek passed away yesterday from pancreatic cancer. It's been a tough one-two punch with RBG and then Alex going away. I have to go back for my assessment seven months after my Whipple next week and I have scanxiety. This didn't help. This is me talking about that.
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The Whipple
The Adventures of PanCan Man
I had the Whipple Procedure done by Dr. Mark Truty at Mayo Clinic on April 14, 2020. Here's my story in the continuing Adventures of PanCan Man.
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On the Road: Issue #10
The Adventures of PanCan Man
What happens when PanCan Man and Son of PanCan Man take an epic road trip from the East Coast to Mayo Clinic? They stop in at Niagara Falls, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and Notre Dame along the way. And they talk cancer-cancer-cancer.
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The Zappening: The Adventures of PanCan Man, Issue #9
The Adventures of PanCan Man
Ever wonder what it's like to be zapped in the pancreas under a linear accelerator? Hasn't everyone? With this issue of the show, here's your chance to find out all the details.
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Issue #8: Caregivers Should Get Their Own Superhero Capes
The Adventures of PanCan Man
This is the caregiver episode, where my wife Sheryl sits down with me to talk about the reality and challenges of getting treatment for Stage 3 pancreatic cancer for the past nine months.
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Issue #7: I Said, Lord, Take Me Downtown, I’m Just Looking for Some Thrush
The Adventures of PanCan Man
One of the worst side effects from chemo isn't all that painful. It's just disgusting. Ever heard of thrush? Well, listen up and you'll hear all about it. Plus, you'll get a story of my biliary stent replacement. And if you listen all the way to the end, you'll get an update from me on my current status with pancreatic cancer.
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Issue #6: Any (Chemo) Port in a Storm
The Adventures of PanCan Man
Chemo is simple, right? Sit in a chair, get hooked up to a pump, and boom...you get your chemo. But it's not quite that easy, especially when our pancreatic cancer superhero has to have his chemo port replaced after only two uses.
info_outlineTake a little tour with me today when I tell you all the details of my experience with my first chemotherapy round of FOLFIRINOX. That four-drug combination has proved to be a lifesaver for people like me who have pancreatic cancer. But I can tell you there are consequences for using such a powerful drug cocktail -- and I experienced them all. You'll learn about my neurotoxicity. About a cholinergic crisis. About the application of atropine. And how I thought I'd seen my last day on my first day of chemo.