Episiode 09 - Colon, Meet Cancer: Up and Down

Ben discusses living with stage IV colorectal cancer, noting fluctuating wellbeing and chemotherapy side effects including pain, nausea, fatigue, itchy skin, brittle nails, and poor appetite. He mentions infusion logistics, new pains and temperature swings, as well as anxiety about his PET scan. He observes minor changes in tumor and thyroid SUV values and plans to review these with his oncologist. Ben recommends Colontown for peer support and acknowledges recent losses in his community.

00:00 Welcome and Gratitude

00:46 Up and Down Health

02:02 Too Much to Say

03:31 Humor and Sports Talk

06:14 Time Travel Thoughts

08:21 Facing Death and Grief

09:34 Chemo Routine Update

12:33 PET Scan Anxiety

14:23 Mystery Pains and Symptoms

18:45 Planning Life Anyway

22:27 Travel Dreams and Politics

26:04 Reading PET Results Early

29:16 Wrap Up and Colontown

29:31 Final Reflections on Loss

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