Category Archives: Journey with cancer

Marriage in the tough times

Posted on March 13, 2014 by macarisms

Some time back, Fiona and I attended a marriage enrichment workshop with other couples from our church. We were all encouraged to graph the high points and low points of our marriages. To be honest, I can’t remember exactly the … Continue reading →

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God willing

Posted on March 13, 2014 by macarisms

Today is day 14 of my 3rd chemo cycle. The cycle starts with a day in hospital attached to a drip with nasty chemicals being pumped into the body. Then a roller coaster for the next 3 weeks, before you … Continue reading →

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Who am I?

Posted on March 13, 2014 by macarisms

I just noticed that I have a problem! I’ve started to define myself as a cancer patient. Sometimes, with exotic pride… “I have a rare genetic mutation that is driving the cancer.” Sometimes, just the mundane… “I’m sick of being … Continue reading →

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Looking for hope?

Posted on January 31, 2014 by macarisms

Dave is the author of the book Hope Beyond Cure. In December 2011 Dave was diagnosed with lung cancer. To be specific—stage 4 non-small cell lung cancer. The cancer was considered inoperable and incurable. Dave has responded well to three weekly chemotherapy treatment … Continue reading →

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