In 2018, I received a cancer diagnosis and maintained a detailed log of my experience, which I titled "Chemolog." This record-keeping was instrumental for preserving my mental health throughout the ordeal.
Writing has consistently served as my primary coping mechanism during difficult periods, a practice I began at age twelve and have continued ever since.
The original blog documenting this experience has since been taken offline to reduce maintenance requirements. The content has been compiled into an ebook format.
The essays "Chemo Round 1 Recap" and "Goodbye Grandma" are excerpted from this collection.