Chemotherapy
Diagnosis / Treatment Update: The Grind
Another round of chemo down. We’re officially in the back half… of Chemo Part One. My primary goal this week was to get a clearer
April 28, 2026
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The Archive
Author: Alli Houseworth
Why Alli Has Cancer
Why Alli Has Cancer – Theory Three: Acne? Long-Distance Running?
These two questions came from my colorectal oncologist, who I’ve referred to here as Dr. C but I’ll now call him by his full name:
April 20, 2026
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Letting People Help
Thank You, Amy
It’s 2:30am on Friday, January 23rd and I’m slumped up against the wall in my upstairs hallway, unable to fully sit up. I’m hooked up
April 15, 2026
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Chemotherapy
Diagnosis / Treatment Update: Protein, Movement, Rest, Repeat.
No big updates this week, but here’s a collection of a few small things: Chemo Another round of chemo is in the books—third of six
April 14, 2026
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Mindset
Have the Day You Have
Look, it’s not always comedically-placed “fucks” and poetry and PT wins over here. Many days–most days–are a huge battle with my mental health. Including today.
April 12, 2026
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Things That Are Weird
Things that are Weird: Part Six
Celebrating the one-year anniversary of moving into your townhouse and realizing that when you moved in, you already had at least one cancer—you just didn’t
April 11, 2026
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Beforetimes
Over or Under
Though it’s pitch black out and it’s been fifteen years since I’ve driven US Highway 158, my body remembers the rhythm of the road. Which
April 6, 2026
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Human Performance
Diagnosis and Treatment Update: Nutrition, Boobs, and PT
Had some great progress this week that’s worth a share. Nutrition The transition off of the low-residue diet is going well! As I mentioned previously,
April 3, 2026
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Why Alli Has Cancer
Why Alli Has Cancer—Theory Two: Her Dog
Look. Something goes wrong, blame the dog, right? This is my theory: my dog gave me cancer. Two cancers. Absurd! Here’s the thing about this
April 1, 2026
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Chemotherapy
Diagnosis / Treatment Update: Chemo Week Two (Win Some, Lose Some)
Greetings from another week of chemo ass-kicking. This time, we got the nausea under control. Incredible win. (It only took 10 billion meds—by which I
March 29, 2026
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