The day after following my initial diagnosis that I had melanoma, I woke up about 3 o’clock in the morning. I couldn't sleep anymore. I got out of bed and went into the living room. I stood in front of the sliding glass door staring out at nothing. My senses... Read more →

I guess that I have to get use to the morning shakes due to the Interferon shots. At 3:00 a.m., my sleep was interrupted due to body shakes. It is one of the minor side effects from the shots. Based on my understanding, the Interferon is boosting my immune system... Read more →

For the first time in more than a month I am starting to feel better. After drinking an energy shake this morning, and now sipping on a mint tea, I can hardly detect any of the negative side effects from a month of chemotherapy infusions. While I am still weak... Read more →