Author Archives: Alicia Louise

Alicia went into Hospice at the beginning of November. She wasn’t ready, but her medical team felt that she needed care that couldn’t be provided at home. After her hospitalization where she learned she had six months left, she came … Continue reading →

I recently spent two weeks in the hospital with small bowel obstruction and kidney failure amongst other problems. Things are progressing and the prognosis isn’t great. My oncologist is giving me approximately six months. The bowel obstructions aren’t clearing up … Continue reading →

I quit the trial. There were several reasons for this. My last CT scan was considered “stable”, but in truth there has been some progression. A small amount, but progression all the same. The most significant being spread to the … Continue reading →

I feel guilty not letting people know how I’m doing, especially given all the support I’ve received. The least I could do is keep in touch, let you know what’s happening. I went through a pretty intense period of depression. … Continue reading →

It’s been a rough two months. Not only did I start the Detroit trial in April, I also traveled for personal reasons. I was out of Toronto for most of the month, living out of a suitcase. Travel is difficult … Continue reading →