I wish there was a special long-term holiday for people fighting cancer. So, when someone tries to call you, they'll get a voice message stating: "You have reached the phone of Alex Harrington. He is currently away right now fighting cancer. His life's responsibilities of work...home chores...bills...car maintenance...and other everyday... Read more →

"The madder Hulk gets…the stronger Hulk gets!" -- The Hulk (Marvel Universe) ------------------------------------------------------------------------- One of my favorite childhood comic book heroes was “The Hulk.” Why? Because a jolt of gamma radiation infused into a timid, socially awkward scientist, Bruce Banner, which then physically turned him into an enormous green beast... Read more →

"Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything." (James 1:2-4) --------------------------------------------------- With my wife, Teresa, by... Read more →

The photo on the left was taken in 2014 during my first treatment at the infusion center. The one on the right was taken yesterday. This time, I am going to smile at the son-of-a-%!@&* during this fight ;-) One of my favorite movies growing up was the 1986 action... Read more →

"Many studies have found that cancer survivors with strong emotional support tend to better adjust to the changes cancer brings to their lives, have a more positive outlook, and often report a better quality of life. Research has shown that people with cancer need support from friends. You can make... Read more →