Author Archives: nomadicsamuels

I went to meet my new oncologist a few days ago as I had my 6 month appointment at the BCCA. I am happy to report that my exam and tests were all positive. No change is a good thing! … Continue reading →

I had my 3 month appointment with Dr Connors this week. It was bittersweet as it was my last appointment with him as my doctor. Dr Connors is retiring at the end of March. It has been an amazing experience … Continue reading →

July 16, 1999 is my diagnosis date. Today is my 17 year anniversary! I celebrate (with a few cocktails usually) every year on this day to remember what I have gone through and the people I have lost from cancer. … Continue reading →

April 4th is my next round of chemo maintenance. Only 4 more to go after Monday. WOO! I am so excited, that after 22 months of doing treatment, the Cancer Agency has figured out how to have me see Dr. Connors and … Continue reading →

Its been a while since I wrote an update so I thought this was the perfect time, after having just heard from the BC Cancer Agency… Cancer update: While in Gibson for Noah’s hockey I received a call from the … Continue reading →

Happy 2016 to everyone! I hope you all had a great Christmas season and New Years. We were working lots and Noah was in a hockey camp, so it was a quiet one in the Brusse household. We celebrated with … Continue reading →

Well…. its that time again. I am heading to the city to do chemo maintenance. I see Dr. Connors on Monday, Oct 5th and then drive down again to do chemo on Tuesday the 6th. Sucks driving down, up, down … Continue reading →

Update from Devon: This time last year during Ironman Canada, I was having a reaction due to my chemo. The meds I was taking burnt me from the inside out and I was having issues on the right side of … Continue reading →