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09/02/2024

I am a registered organ donor (family pay attention). If my brain has died, I’m done with my body. Throw a Party!!! Drink all the Juice, play the heavy metal music loud & rock out!!!! Give my organs to whoever needs them. Whatever still works, is up for grabs. I won’t need them. If you’re an organ donor, please copy. I’m curious to see how many of my friends and family are donors. Promise me no one will cry at my funeral!!?

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08/18/2024

Tonight is why it’s called a Brotherhood.

This week was a tough week for me. One year ago this week is when I was diagnosed with ACC. One year ago this week I was 352lbs. & I promised myself to lose that weight & fight this Cancer. This week reality hit me…it has been a year already. Lots of positive things have happened in this year but the survival rate of ACC is 80% in the first 5 years. The reality of just 5 years has messed with me all week. I couldn’t focus, I was edgy & I have had a hard time sleeping.

My mental state was so bad I almost canceled doing the show tonight. I literally forced myself to workout this week. I started to get my gear together for the show & first one of my boots eyehole ripped. My Blitzz shirts are now too big for me but it’s all the gear I have right now & I wanted to wear my black & gold shirt tonight but one of the buttons fell off. All week it seemed like every day something was going wrong.

Nothing seemed to calm my mind this week. It was a very negative week for me. The struggle is dealing with these problems & not bringing everyone else down. I found myself really having negative thoughts & looking for a way to burn the negative energy & get rid of it.

I worked out only 3 days this week. I spent my workout time yelling at myself, criticizing myself & try to get that positive energy back.

Today I packed my bag, workedour, to a shower & headed to the show. It is always awesome to see friends who over the years I have spent so much time with. I know their families, & I am blessed to have so many friends like this. How incredible to have people you consider extended family that you generally love like brothers.

Once the gear is on & then the eyeblack…it’s like I go on autopilot. I see the match sheet & how the show is structured. Pretty cut & dry…a battle royal with a group of friends I’ve shared a ring with for many years. It is like a synchronized dance but with kicks & punches. The match is going well…down to the final four which quickly turns into the final two. I’m in the ring with one of my best friends & next thing I know…he is over the rope & out of the ring. I am shocked. They had planned for me to win without me knowing. Another one of my closest friends grabs the microphone & addresses me & the crowd with a tribute to me. I’m stunned.

The other wrestlers come out of the locker room & surround the ring. It was just overwhelming. I’m emotionally about to lose it. Some of these guys I have know for 20 plus years. We have traveled together, spent numerous weekends together, we’ve watched each others families start & our kids grow-up. I cannot believe this is happening. I am in total shock & on a emotional rollercoaster ride. Then it’s my turn to speak. I have been struggling with my tongue swelling. Stress adds to it & this week has been nothing but stressful. I talk quickly & I thank everyone…still in shock this happened.

Words cannot describe how grateful I am. Matt Tressler, Kenny, Jesse, Bobby Potter Piskor, Ben, Sean Sumey, Jake Garrett, Craig M. Stephenson & I’m not sure who else was involved in this decision…I hope you guys know how much I cherish your friendship & brotherhood. All I can say is thank you from the bottom of my heart for what you did tonight. I am forever grateful. I love you guys!!!

And that is why it is called a Brotherhood!!!

07/30/2024

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07/30/2024

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My journey to Blitzz Cancer Official Post #26: I meant to post this last night but I actually fell asleep on the couch. The night before I went to bed too late & got up too soon. Yeaterday was proof that God listens when you speak to him. When I drive I try to get all my business calls in. It is a little more difficult now with my tongue. I have to talk slower & if I use Siri or Alexia to send text messages, it’s like a comedy skit. My messages are never just a one time try. Something is always misheard & sometimes it just makes me bust out laughing.

Yesterday when texting with a potential Dentist, I was explaining my situation & then he asked if he could call me & the consultation turned into an hour long conversation about alternate Cancer treatments. The Dentist lost his Mom last year to Cancer & as I’m finding out you do a lot of research & speak with a lot of people out there who are all looking for answers. It was an amazing conversation. I’m going to check out some of the natural treatments & speak with the friends he sent me their information.

That is my goal, my mission, my journey. I want to find a cure without poisoning or destroying my body. Obviously I get strange looks when I speak. When I explain what I have going on the reactions are mixed. Maybe it’s my reaction. I don’t want pity or sympathy. Prayers I’ll take…but cheering me on is the best thing ever. This Dentist actually called me after learning how I was fighting my Cancer because he wanted to learn more about my journey. After he experienced what his Mom went through & all the research he did…I believe his call was not just by chance.

Things like this give me such an energy boost. Actually it gives me a mental boost as well. My belief is positivity attracts more positivity!!!

Today make it a goal to connect with one person. Say “hello” to a stranger, hold a door, let someone merge & wave, pick up some trash & throw it away. I guarantee it will give you a little Karma boost. Buy a Coffee for the person behind you or my favorite…look around a restaurant & look for that person eating alone & pay for their meal. You never know the impact that might have on someone. It could change their whole day.

Live each day to the fullest & you’ll never go to bed with regret.

Love you all!!!

07/29/2024

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My journey to Blitzz Cancer Official Post #25: I’m learning how to build my body the right way, preparing for battle & ready for War!!!

I live in a strange reality right now. Everyday I wake up, sore some times but I should be. I jam more weight on the bar, exhale hoping I can get push the weights up & push my body hard to grow. I’m amazed that I wake up the next day refreshed, focused, & longing for my next workout.

Food is now just fuel. I have to eat slow & take smaller bites now. The actually is a benefit. My craving for sweets has really just went away. The occasional cheat day does happen but I find myself feeling guilty afterwards. I’m definitely getting better at my diet & sugar intake.

Tonight I worked out with 315lbs. (3-45lbs plates on each side) Benchpress 3 sets of 10. That is significant since that was the workout I’d do back when I was in the gym in my 20’s. I actually feel like I’m stronger now than I was then. Plus, now I’m actually doing squats. I used to cheat & say I did them but I’d do like one set & blow off the other ones. I hated Squats…now I love ‘em!!!

I still have my occasional set backs because of my friend ACC. Some times my sinuses flair up & I can’t breathe. It comes & goes. Or when I take a big drink of water & then I can’t swallow it & I feel like I’m drowning is always fun. It used to scare the hell out of me. I had my first panic attack one night lifting & trying to take my vitamins & took a big swig of water & pills got stuck in my throat & the water just compounded everything & I couldn’t breathe.

I used to get really mad about it. Now I just laugh. When it happens I just go with it. It’s not pleasant. Water all over my clothes, trying to catch my breath & thinking to myself…”this would be just my luck, chokes to death on water or vitamins.” I mean a Chic-Fil-A Salad did try to take me out so this is just par for the course.

No pain again this week. Feeling stronger. Sleeping better & I do feel like I’m controlling my stress level better. I still have my likes & dislikes about my body. My core still needs more work, especially my stomach. I went from a 50” waist to a 38” but I want that 6 pack. I’m still at like a 31/2 pack. I know more cardio, more core exercises & my diet. I do feel accomplished by walking around without my shirt off at Idlewild. That is a big step for me. I might not be where I want to be right now but I’m proud of the work I’ve done thus far. It’s only been 11 months…I was big & fat. Just wait until next year, I want to be shredded. I’m actually learning how to eat & take the right supplements to get there.

My Fenbendazole Protocol is going well. Bloodwork next month & by the end of August I am going to schedule a PT Scan to see if the tumor has grown or shrunk. That gives me anxiety just thinking about it. Also will speak with Doctor Donaldson about a Peptide she is suggesting that has been shown to shrink tumors. Now the drawback here, it is injectable. I hate needles. I don’t know how to explain it. It’s not the pain at all…it is actually seeing something go into my body like that…it freaks me out. I have tried to give myself a shot & my hand just shakes & I can’t even look at it. So we will see. I might have to drive to her office each week just to get a shot. More anxiety thinking about this…lol!!!

Man it is late again. I’ve got to be up early for some travel tomorrow. I hope everyone has a great upcoming week. Busy week for me but it is going to be epic. My first Blitzz Cancer T-Shirt will be really Tuesday. I can’t wait to see what it looks like. Good night everyone!!!

07/26/2024

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07/23/2024

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My journey to Blitzz Cancer Official Post #23: Fear is defined:

Noun - an unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous…likely to cause pain or a threat.

Verb - be afraid of (someone or something) as likely to be dangerous, painful or threatening.

My “Fear” was I had tweaked my back & it was sore so I took it easy over the weekend but my “Feat” of losing my gains had me on edge. It’s a new week, time for new goals & I didn’t want to take it easy so I cranked my weight belt and extra notch, put 360lbs. on the rack & busted out 3 sets of 12 & felt accomplished.

F.E.A.R. - Forget Everything And Run.

Who remembers the No Fear T-Shirts? I had a few. My “Fear” is if I let up or take it easy…Cancer wins. I need my body “bullet proof.” I’ll never let up or take it easy.

F.E.A.R. - Face Everything And Rise.

This is the direction I feel I’m going. Turn my “Fear” into positive energy. Push myself to the limits. I enjoy the Rollercoaster ride & prefer to sit in the front seat. Why? Because if I’m going to crash I want to see it coming, not close my eyes.

F.E.A.R. - Fierce Enduring And Rebuilt.

Here is my own definition. I approach each day ready to fight this disease.

Fierce - Adjective: having or displaying an intense or ferocious aggressiveness. Showing a heartfelt & powerful intensity.

Enduring - Adjective: continuing or long lasting.

Rebuilt - Verb: build (something) again after it has been damaged or destroyed.

That is my daily F.E.A.R.!!!

I did some research today that lead me to checking out some of the Cancer Facebook Groups I’m in & I went down the “Rabbit Hole.” I can not believe the amount of people who are suffering out there. It is so disheartening to see the posts of negativity & people who are just ready to give up. Then of course there are the people who are miserable & they want everyone else around them to feel their pain. I believe this battle is just as much mental health as much as it is physical health.

Your mind is the most sophisticated super computer ever built. When you speak negatively…your body & spirit have to work overtime to get yourself back into a positive mindset. If you say it…your body will display it. If you believe it, you can achieve it.

I will defeat this disease. I believe I have Jesus as my “Spotter” everytime I workout.

07/20/2024

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07/18/2024

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My journey to Blitzz Cancer Official Post #19: I’m going to start this post off with a warning. I have come to the realization that I am a mirror, meaning the me you get is a direct reflection of how you treat me. Do not take my friendliness or kindness for granted because once you do you will never get that version of me again.

I have learned to control my anger but it is still there. I can thank my Wife for helping me lock that person away. I only let that side of me out for special occasions but it doesn’t mean that side of me isn’t there. I try to control my anger because I know once that Genie is out of the bottle it is very difficult to get him back in.

Here is what has got me upset. I have a person I thought was a friend who I treated like a friend, introduced him to many of my colleagues & defended this guy to so many people & what call do I get today? This guy is taking trash on me!!! I mean almost every competitive salesmen out there talks a little trash. That doesn’t bother me. I’m not a salesman. I create opportunities & form relationships. No one on my industry does what I do. My close colleagues call me the “Rainmaker.” So business wise I expect trash talk, I actually welcome it.

Now when you think you have the right to talk about my personal life, my health decisions, how we’ve (my Wife & I) decided to fight my Cancer…you are out of line. You have no right to discuss any of my personal decisions because I promise you…you don’t know me well enough to discuss anything…period.

This guy spoke to a colleague of mine & said “you know, Jerry has Cancer & is doing nothing about it.” I haven’t spoke to this guy for at least 6 months. As I said in one of my earlier posts, I don’t have time for negativity. I haven’t spoken to this guy because he was nothing but negative & trash talked everyone every time I spoke to him. I don’t have time for that in my life.

I wrote this post to vent my anger. In the past I would have called this guy, cursed him out and/or found him & shut his mouth for him. My own version of Mr. Hyde is just itching to unleash some hate & vulgarity on this guy. I mean who talks trash on someone fighting a disease they know nothing about? Who runs their mouth about someone they really don’t know? I mean just because I was a nice guy to you doesn’t mean you really know me. You don’t have a clue who I am…and you never will.

I fight this disease everyday with everything I’ve got. I push my body to the limit daily to gain strength & educate myself with knowledge researching possible cures & natural remedies. The long & short of it is this. The way I fight my Cancer is my choice. I feel healthy, strong, energetic & happy. No one has a right to tell me what I should do or how I shoild do it. Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma is a rare type of Cancer. Where my Tumor is located is rare as well. I’ve lost a 109lbs. since last August not because I’m sick but because I was angry that for all of these years I never polluted my body & I get Cancer. Not just Cancer but a rare Cancer that very few Doctors in the United States are experts in.

I was angry because the diagnosis had my mind so messed up…to be honest it took me to some very dark places. But my anger actually paid off because instead of giving up or looking for pity…I looked at myself in the mirror & said “it’s time to fight & why are you so fat!?!” I made a promise to myself to get back in shape, fight this disease & never give up. I’ve kept that promise to myself & I don’t plan on ever losing.

This got me pretty fired up tonight. Writing this out helped me calm down a little bit but it did amplify my anger…in a good way. OK…tomorrow I promise a better post with a positive topic.

And just to put it out there. I feel fantastic. The Fenbendazole seems to really be helping. I plan to incorporate Ivermectin & Turkey Tail as well as other supplements into my protocol.

And if you don’t like what I’m doing, how I choose to treat my Cancer or this Blog…don’t read it. Don’t follow it. Talk all the trash you want because you are, as the Germans say…Keiner. (look it up)

07/08/2024

Devouring the words of great authors, fueling my mind and expanding my perspective. Here is some knowledge from Andy Frisella that everyone can benefit from:

A lot of people like to talk about loyalty.
..But how can you talk about "loyalty" when you aren't even loyal to your future self?

Look at how you're living.

Can you honestly look yourself in the mirror and say that you are living in a way that will produce the best outcome in the future?

In all areas?

The right way?

If the answer is anything but "Yes. Absolutely. 100%"...

You are not in a position to say a word about loyalty...Or anything else either.

Start being loyal to yourself…

By pursuing the best possible version of yourself and taking the actions to become that day in and day out.
That's loyalty.

The most important kind.

If you can't even be loyal to yourself...

With your actions not your words...

You've got zero shot.