by Joe Birch | Jul 19, 2023 | Miscellaneous
When you commit to an anti-cancer diet, you will find that it takes time and discipline over the long haul. It can be very tempting to eat like the rest of your family – who eat all kinds of bread and dessert items. You may feel envious of their freedom to order...
by Joe Birch | Mar 10, 2023 | Miscellaneous
This is a “call out” for people living with cancer, anywhere in the world, any type of cancer, to register for the 17th Symposium on Pancreatic Cancer on March 11, 2023. Free of charge, you will be able to virtually attend the Symposium from the comfort of...
by Joe Birch | Feb 9, 2023 | Miscellaneous
Here’s the back story: In 1976, after 7 years as a poor, single mother of two small children who put herself through graduate school and entered the work force with an MSW, I was overwhelmed, depressed, and reached out to God to help me. He entered my life and...
by Joe Birch | Jan 25, 2023 | Miscellaneous
Today my CT scan results were released: THERE IS NO CANCER IN MY BODY!!! I am officially 27-months free of Stage 1 Pancreatic cancer. I am also fully recovered from COVID. I dedicate this art therapy painting to The Holy Trinity, who have guided and comforted me...
by Joe Birch | Dec 28, 2022 | Miscellaneous
I am posting this video to celebrate my recent birthday. To understand why it is important to me, I will share a brief history: Twenty-six months ago, I had major surgery to remove a Stage 1 Pancreatic cancer tumor. The surgeon removed 40% of my pancreas, all of my...
by Joe Birch | Nov 8, 2022 | Miscellaneous
Each of us has our own process of dealing with loss. No two people are alike. What we have in common are the emotions and behaviors attached to loss: profound sadness, devastation, pain, depression, anxiety, overwhelm, guilt, anger, disorientation, grief, loss of...
