When Steroids Go Wild…
This is a story that occurred on Tuesday May 12 that is just a funny story about how I reacted to some of my medications. In terms of my medical timeline as it relates to this incident, my surgery was on May 1st, and my diagnosis had occurred the Thursday before on May 7th – so [...]
Align Yourself for Your Health Battles
One of the important changes that has happened through this process, is my renewed commitment to be accountable for my personal health. I think previously to my diagnosis I was a pretty healthy individual. I generally watched what I ate, I exercised, tried to manage stress. I feel compared to the “average” person I was [...]
Friends Blogging about Me
Some of my key Army members, specifically my nutritionist, card maker and website editor have all done blogs about me. Check them out- their sites are awesome as well, so after you have read my post, tour around their other content – It’s all great stuff.
Something More Important- I Blog Because I Can – Spencer [...]
Live Strong – A World Without Cancer
My friend Amanda, creator of Twestival (http://twestival.com/) highlighted this new Live Strong Campaign launched today. She made a dedication to me - http://www.livestrongaction.org/node/17303
I have made a dedication – http://www.livestrongaction.org/dedication/woloshyns-warriors?from=dedicate-page -
I encourage you to dedicate and join the fight to find a world without cancer
Diagnosed at 19 – Inspirational Story
My friend Susie sent me this amazing article that her partner Scott found. I could not imagine the research and fundraising this courageous family had to go through. I am so grateful that I do not have to worry about finding treatment and particularly surgery, let alone fundraising to pay for them. Her story is truly inspirational [...]
Things You Wouldn’t Know Without the Movies
My friend Amy sends me funny cards each week – I have started posting these to Tumor Humour site – This week are the 8 Things You Wouldn’t Know Without the Movies – Check out http://www.tumorhumour.com/
Interesting Article – Losing a Comfortable Ritual: Treatment
My friend Tova sent me this article. I found it very interesting and could totally relate to the routine of treatment that the author refers to, even down to him referring to radiation spa – I refer to mine as my tanning appointment. I will be sharing more about my experiences in treatment, my uniform, [...]
Alyson Woloshyn is a leader, athlete, consultant, coach, daughter, sister and friend. In May 2009, Alyson was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor. She approaches her journey as a cancer survivor with strength and optimism that her treatment will be successful, and her story will be an inspirational survivor story. Alyson created this website to help chronicle her journey
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