Yes, back in 2023 I was diagnosed with Stage 3 ER+ breast cancer. I did a double mastectomy, chemo (AC-T) and 16 rounds of radiation.

I was then placed on endocrine therapy to keep things at rest, but unfortunately this failed to prevent a reoccurrence .

I received an ultrasound in February 2026 after experiencing persistent and worsening upper abdominal pain that left me in urgent care. My family's history of gallbladder issues led me to believe this may have been the cause—not the case, as my ultrasound showed suspicious lesions. Things moved quickly from there. I received an MRI, CAT scan, and bone scan. A liver biopsy was performed, which led to major healing complications, including endless blood draws and hospital visits, as well as being assigned a new oncologist.

These tests discovered innumerable instances of metastasis in my liver and throughout my upper skeleton.

I presently have a lowered quality of life. I am consistently nauseated and I struggle to eat. Even the slightest movement causes pain, and I require support from my caregiver and cane.

My liver swelled from 12cm to 16cm, causing a great deal of abdominal pain and affecting my ability to eat.

My bones (particularly my hips, ribs, and spine) are so full of cancer that I fractured a rib attempting to lift a water bottle. This too causes pain and I require the use of a cane to walk.

The side effects of treatment leave me with hand-foot syndrome, diarrhea, constipation, and fatigue.

Cancer is taking an immense toll on my mental health. This disease and the life-long treatment associated with it are affecting my overall ability to function; it is scary, sad, and lonely.

Things I normally love, including spending time outside, creating, as well as socializing with friends and family are oftentimes difficult, and sometimes impossible. I am experiencing a profound loss of identity, as I struggle to engage in art, community, and performance. I hope I can return to this, but for now it is important that I prioritize rest.

My stage 4 diagnosis is strongly affecting my wife, Bryce. She dedicates herself to taking care of my needs at the cost of her own, and it's clear that my physical health weighs heavily on her own mental wellbeing.

I want to highlight that throughout this struggle that her needs are oftentimes secondary to my own as she communicates the details of my diagnosis and overall health with others.

Please tend to her and keep her in your thoughts as a human who also needs attention, reassurance, and care in this process. She is not simply a messenger for me, or a place to point your thoughts about me — she too needs love, care, and encouragement.

Ask her how SHE is doing, what SHE needs, how you can help HER. Bryce is amazing and deserves the same care and thought that I receive.

I started an oral chemotherapy regimen on March 22, 2026, and will begin receiving bisphosphonate therapy and a more aggressive form of endocrine therapy at a later date. Much of this will occur at the Arthur J.E. Child Cancer Centre in Calgary.

These treatments are life-long. If these medications work, I must stay on them or risk being killed by my cancer. Stage 4 means there is no end in sight; it is a stage designed to prolong life. I will live with the side effects of my medications and cancer treatment until I die.

Not right now as I am too sick to draw, and the current format does not suit my creative needs. I am hoping to return to it soon though!