Author: Bradley Weismann

A tough but special day. Introducing CancerQ.

Friends & Family – Today is a tough, yet special day. Today would have been our mom’s 61st birthday. You know what, scratch that. Today IS her 61st birthday. My brother Bradley and I are honoring her today with the launch of the first version of our digital cancer community, CancerQ. After months of research, conversations with experts, listening, Slack messages, meetings,… Read more →

Team Michele 5k!

Good Morning Team Michele! We wanted to send out a quick reminder to everyone. The PANCAN 5k at Klyde Warren Park is fast approaching and Team Michele has busted into the Top 10 teams in DFW (Michele wouldn’t have it any other way!) If you would like to walk with us on November 8th, but have not signed up, the… Read more →

Funeral Arrangements

Michele’s Funeral Arrangements have been set as follows: Wednesday, September 17th, 11:00 AM in the Mausoleum Chapel (the Dallas Morning News obituary incorrectly states an 11am Graveside service) Sparkman-Hillcrest Funeral Home 7405 West Northwest Highway Dallas, TX 75225 Contributions may be made in honor of Michele Garson to: MD Anderson Cancer Center PO Box 4486 Houston, Texas 77210-4486 or Pancreatic… Read more →

Into the Light

Today, September 14, 2014 surrounded by her family, my beautiful Mom passed away after fighting Pancreatic Cancer with all she had. We cannot thank everyone enough for their love and support during this most difficult time. My mom was a tremendous woman. She instilled a piece of her in Zach, my Dad and me that will stick with us for… Read more →

Penguin

I have never been a solid sleeper. I’m sure I drove my parents nuts when I was younger. I was always late to get to bed, didn’t stay asleep, took forever to fall asleep or definitely protested waking up in the mornings. I will always remember my Mom’s constant efforts to help me sleep. She would read to Zach and… Read more →

Round 2, Fight!

It’s now day 8/6 since we went in for Chemo Round 2 and Michele continues to fight like a Champion (that’s 8 days since Chemo and 6 days since the slow-drip pump was removed). Taking the lessons we learned after Round 1, we have adapted and tweaked a few things to try and manage/stay ahead of side-effects. My mom has… Read more →

Home Sweet Home!

We arrived back home in Dallas after 4 productive days in Houston at MD Anderson. There, we met with our team of doctors, did lots of blood work, a more comprehensive CT scan, plus had meetings with Integrated Medicine and Genetic Counseling. We were all impressed with the level of care we received and feel more confident than ever that… Read more →

Off to See the Wizard!

Tomorrow, Michele, Scott, Zach, Kevyn, and Bradley (remotely) depart for MD Anderson in Houston to begin kicking PC in the rear (or tail)! Our first appointment is scheduled bright and early Tuesday morning. As we get more information, we will keep everyone informed about our schedule and whereabouts. We are working on several food delivery options in Houston and will… Read more →