YERVOY® (ipilimumab) is a prescription medicine used in adults to treat melanoma cancer. It is used when the cancer has spread to other parts of the body. Yesterday, while I was at work, Teresa called to inform me that I was approved to participate in a 12-week Immunotherapy treatment using... Read more →

Sekwon Jang, MD, is board certified in medical oncology, hematology and internal medicine. He serves as Inova’s director of Melanoma and Cutaneous Oncology Therapeutics and Research at the Inova Schar Cancer Institute. He has a special interest in melanoma and other skin cancers. Yesterday, Teresa and I consulted with Dr.... Read more →

Virginia Hospital Center's registered nurses Katy Allen, left, “Doc”, and Alba, far right, prepped me for a surgical biopsy (specifically a Laryngoscopy procedure) to allow the doctors to examine my larynx, in order to possibly detect for any cancerous tissue in and around my throat, Wednesday, June 22, 2016. These... Read more →

“If you fail under pressure, your strength is too small” (Proverbs 24:10) ------------------------------------------------------------------------- When going through a difficult time in life, it is such a blessing to receive heartfelt supportive words and prayers from family, friends and loved ones. Like a strong wind that blows into a ship’s sails to... Read more →

First, I hope everyone is enjoying their Fourth of July Weekend. Teresa and I are enjoying this weekend with some good friends. Be sure to create some amazing memories with your family, friends and loved ones. Just a quick update on what’s happening with my next phase of treatment. After... Read more →