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A surprise for my thoracic surgeon today. I’m celebrating him for the compassionate care and for the fact that I m now cancer free after the over 2 year cancer journey.

I celebrate but I remain mindful that cancer doesn’t rest. I’ll be seeing Dr. DeRosimo for the next 5 years to make sure there is no reoccurrence, and if there is we attack it early.

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Thriving post lung wedge resection surgery.

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Another step toward healing. Wedge resection of my left lung to remove the metastatic cancer. I have faith in my medical team. I have faith that this will be the end of cancer in my body. Thank you all for the love and support.

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Here we go. Lung nodule will be removed July 24. I can clearly see the finish line now. Cancer free here we come.

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The results are in. My urethra has healed, fistula removed and gracilis flat for perineal reconstruction was a success. Dr. Lunan Ji of Baptist Urology has been by my side for the past 10 months. The Foley catheter is finally out. In a few months so will the suprapubic catheter.

Today I’m celebrating Dr. Ji by changing the way I spell Urology. Hat and t-shirt set says it all, U R O L O - Ji !

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The wounds. The results. Life is good.

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Walking again. Making major strides in my recovery. Cancer took a lot from me but little by little, one step at a time, we are getting back what we lost. Glory to God.

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My journey continues. Gracilis free flap, fistula removal and urethroplasty was a success. Time to heal and learn to walk again. We are repairing all that cancer damaged.

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Thank you 📷 Gregory Reed for sharing your time and talents with us. Thank you for these beautiful photos commemorating a day 14 months in the making.

Let us celebrate life while giving hope to all battling cancer

✌🏽 ❤️ 🙏🏽

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Multiple thumbs up this time around. The nodule keeps shrinking, no surgery needed. We will be monitoring this over time. Next scan in 3 months. We are defeating cancer. Thank you Dr. DeRosimo at Miami Cancer Institute.

See you in a few months.

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Last day of radiation

Last day of chemo

Day after surgery

You can’t control the obstacles you’ll face, but the face you put forward + the right attitude will always render positive results.

A smile + 👍🏽 + positive attitude = winning!

#CancerJourney #BeatingCancer #PositiveVibes

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This is the face of a man who is beating cancer! I now have a colostomy, I urinate from 2 foleys on my legs (to be removed 6/7) but I have life. I’m proof that a positive attitude, faith in God and the process renders positive results. God is good! #CancerJourney #BeatingCancer

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Another patch of missing hair. Another cycle of antibiotics done and disconnected from my port 5/20/22. Last Friday an abscess almost took my life. Today, I’m home resting, stronger and healthier. My surgical wound is healing, things are getting back to normal.

One victory at a time…

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On April 4, 2022 I underwent major surgery. The goal was to remove “everything” given my family history of lynch syndrome. What was supposed to be a 4 hour surgery turned into a 9.5 hour surgery. My tumor had calcified onto my urethra causing a tear that needed repair. I spent 12 days in the hospital post op, was discharged and later ran back to the ER due to an abscess. Day 9 now in the hospital. While on my second stint I had an emergency that required the placement of a second catheter, super pubic. It’s been a hard, painful road to recovery, all this after beating cancer. I’m staying strong. I’m focusing on the big picture, that time will heal all wounds. I’m currently on an antibiotic regiment through May 20. As for the urethra injury, I’ll have both catheters on for another month, then I’ll be reevaluated to see if there is no leak.

I will heal. I will celebrate life. I am grateful to all of the doctors, nurses and staff at South Miami Hospital who work hard daily to get me back to health.

I’m especially grateful to the love of my life, Elba, who everyday takes care of me. Bathes me, cleans me, watches over me, and makes sure our collective vision is on health and positivity. One day at a time, one therapy session at a time, one infusion at a time I’ll be home and healthy soon.

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Thank you to everyone who has contributed to our GoFundMe. Your help has allowed me to focus on my health and not work and bills. My family and I are grateful for your generosity.

https://gofund.me/4e5a9453

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Best wheelchair ride ever. Headed home to continue my recovery.

God is so good.

I have peace in my heart because of His love and mercy.

I fear nothing because I trust His plan for me.

God is my everything.

#CancerJourney #ColorectalCancer #Faith #PowerOfPrayer