Category Archives: Cycle 1

Bald is the new Black…

Posted on October 19, 2014 by Dave

Happy Sunday all, The last 5 days have been interesting. With my command on the East Coast I’ve only needed to go into the office sporadically to send them some documents or other minor tasks so I’ve had plenty of … Continue reading →

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Mother, Mother Ocean…

Posted on October 14, 2014 by Dave

…I have heard your call. I’ve had a few good days now, haven’t had to take any medication at all since Friday morning. A little tired maybe, but it was a good weekend. After the unpredictability of the bone pain … Continue reading →

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Adventures in ChemoLand, Today’s Episode: Nice to meet you Fatigue, my name is Dave

Posted on October 9, 2014 by Dave

Happy Thursday all, Just over a week now since the chemotherapy infusion and I’ve gotten to explore some of the inconvenient side effects that come along with the treatment. Nausea was really the most prominent effect at first but in … Continue reading →

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Weekend After Chemo

Posted on October 6, 2014 by Crystal

Quartermaster/Ship’s Surgeon Crystal here with your weekend update. You know how people are nicer to you when you’re sick? Well, apparently Kona received this memo shortly after Dave was diagnosed with cancer. Kona, as some of you may know, is … Continue reading →

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Chemo Day One

Posted on October 2, 2014 by Dave

Ahoy Mateys! My crew is growing! From Quartermaster Crystal to Boatswain Kenneth and SwashBuckler Stef it seems I will have a full complement soon… love it! raise the black flag! Yesterday was Day One of chemo. First things first, had … Continue reading →

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My Blog is Up!

Posted on September 29, 2014 by Dave

Well it is officially up. Tomorrow I am going in to get my port-a-catheter installed and my first chemotherapy treatment! Had a great weekend up in Santa Cruz with Hayley, Nolan, and the beautiful little Paige. I’m feeling tons of … Continue reading →

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