Ocular Melanoma

Aug 4, 20205 min read

Scanxiety: The Uncertain Side of Cancer

I had insomnia last night. At 3:00 a.m. I was in bed, wide awake, consumed with thoughts, and unable to direct my mind to a peaceful...

Feb 4, 20201 min read

This is my story.

You know those moments in life, whether good or bad, that are so defining they mark a new chapter in your life? One year ago I began a...

Jul 24, 20195 min read

You are less defeated than you think you are.

When you think negatively, “you are mistrusting your ability to meet responsibilities or to grasp opportunities”

Jun 20, 201912 min read

Eye Update: 3 months post treatment

In my last eye update in March, I just went back to work, my vision was pretty poor, I was seeing 20/50, driving was horrible and my...

Apr 15, 20194 min read

Eye Update: the first 6 weeks

My eye cancer journey started at the end of January and was a whirlwind leading up to treatment February 28-March 7. Now that I am 5...

Feb 12, 20193 min read

I get to have that in my eye?

I have Ocular Melanoma. Never heard of it? Well, don’t feel bad because most people haven’t. While it is the most common kind of eye...

Feb 5, 20195 min read

Coincidence. Synchronicity. God.

You know those moments when something happens that makes you think deeply about life, the Universe, and the divine power of God? Those...

Feb 3, 20198 min read

The Greater Your Storm, The Brighter Your Rainbow.

This week I had a moment I will never forget. I was diagnosed as having Ocular Melanoma. For the last 10 years, I knew this was always a...