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Austin Birks

Oct 2, 20234 min read

My First Memories Of Living With Cancer, Five Years On From Diagnosis

Friday, September 15th, 2023, was a memorable day in the life and times of yours truly. It marked five years to the day since I had a...

Austin Birks

Jul 25, 20236 min read

Reflections On Chemotherapy Dose 90, Small Scratch....

As my good friend Noah, the nurse, delicately uttered the magic words "slight scratch," he seamlessly inserted the needle into the vein,...

Austin Birks

Jul 2, 20234 min read

Facing The Reality Of Fighting Cancer

I have recently attended two remarkable funerals of two very unique people, both battling cancer. One fought for over 6 years, while the...