Unexpected Roadblocks

Our recovery time at home gets interrupted with yet another unexpected trip to the ER followed by a trip back to the Cleveland Clinic to learn more about the pathology report. This brings up a range of emotions as family leaves, life continues, and so much is still up in the air.

Corresponding Podcast Episodes:
Episode 26: 4:45am
Summary: After an unexpected trip to the ER and a night in the hospital, Dana does an early morning recap.
Location: Henry Ford Hospital

Episode 27: Four Tuesdays
Summary: Brad and Dana return from their 4th hospital visit in as many weeks and confront the reality of his diagnosis and the fear that comes with it.
Location: The Frost Loft

Episode 28: Mom Leaves
Summary: As Brad’s Mom and Stepdad prepare to leave, Brad and Dana anticipate life without family visiting and attempt to figure out the “new normal” post diagnosis. Brad also confronts his own feelings as he is unable to be fully present in the lives of those he cares for.
Location: The Frost Loft

Episode 29: Post Election
Summary: Brad, Dana, and Jeremy (mostly Dana and Jeremy) get a little heated and switch gears to talk about their shock in regards to Donald Trump winning the presidency.
Location: The Frost Loft

Episode 30: Unclear Pathology
Summary: Brad and Dana are back at Cleveland Clinic for the follow up with the surgeon and to meet the oncologist and go over the next treatment steps
Location: Cleveland Clinic

Episode 31: Clear Cell News
Summary: Brad, Dana, and Jeremy are joined by their friend Michelle to talk about the results of the final pathology report.
Location: The Frost Loft

Episode 32: Hope vs. Process
Summary: Michelle joins Brad, Dana, and Jeremy to talk about the role of research and how far down the rabbit hole to go.
Location: The Frost Loft