Tag Archives: Korea

the good, the bad, and the fucking weird

Posted on August 26, 2017 by straightouttasotham

This morning, I can feel the tendrils of indian summer folding back the edges of summer proper. I usually feel a tinge of sadness at this time of year – a little bit of post-birthday blues along with my seasonal … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged cancer, cancer progression, cancer treatment, clinical trial, false progression, friendship, health, IL-2, immune system, immunology, immunotherapy, Korea, life, melanoma, melanoma complications, melanoma prognosis, melanoma progression, melanoma recurrence, melanoma treatment, metastatic cancer, metastatic melanoma, mortality, pseudo progression, skin cancer, stable disease, stage 4 cancer, stage 4 melanoma, t-cells, tumor growth, tumors | 15 Comments

back in the saddle again

Posted on October 20, 2016 by straightouttasotham

“Angry. Sad. Terrified… The usual suspects. And a few I can’t identify.” That’s how I responded to a text message from my close friend, Aubrie, last Thursday morning. She was texting to see how I was holding up in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged cancer, cancer research, cancer treatment, documentary, fuck cancer, immunotherapy, infusions, ipilimumab, Korea, melanoma, melanoma prognosis, melanoma progression, melanoma recurrence, melanoma treatment, metastatic melanoma, mortality, MRI, nivolumab, scans, skin cancer, stage 4 cancer | 20 Comments

Sarang-Hae

Posted on December 18, 2014 by straightouttasotham

A family friend who I have not seen since I was a small child sent me an email this week. This was one of hundreds of messages I received offering kind words, support and many, many pieces of advice. I read … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged cancer, expatriate, Korea, leaving, life, love, music | 3 Comments

Tag Archives: Korea

the good, the bad, and the fucking weird

back in the saddle again

Sarang-Hae

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