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Time for some blog posts!
My blog is composed of my writing on a variety of topics. It serves as a journal, a source of entertainment, and hopefully a resource to help others.
Cure Blog Post - Feeling like an impostor
I've mentioned before that I blog for Cure, a magazine about cancer. I posted a new article today (8/6/24) but wanted to share it here...
Burt Rosen
Aug 7, 20244 min read
As goes my mental, so goes my physical
I don't write enough about mental health so here goes. IT'S VERY IMPORTANT!!!!! This post is going to cover two things. First, my search...
Burt Rosen
Jul 4, 20243 min read
Two years and a life time later - reflections on life
Before I get into the post, a few things. First, for those who aren't aware, I was diagnosed on July 1, 2022, so July 1, 2024 (today) is...
Burt Rosen
Jul 1, 20247 min read
Medi(s)care - A journey into the morass!
Note: This post is kind of long but I wanted to detail my journey into the medicare world in case it can help anyone. And, FYI, I hate...
Burt Rosen
Jun 9, 20245 min read
Is my cancer easier on me than it is on those around me? Spoiler alert: I think it is
This is an argument that I have had before and will continue to have: Cancer is toughest on those who you are close to For me, I am sick,...
Burt Rosen
May 26, 20242 min read
Self-Advocating: no catchy title, it's just so important!
This is an important one. First, let me tell you the story that prompted this post. (Quick note, I really like my oncologist and don't...
Burt Rosen
Apr 22, 20244 min read
Sometimes, you just have to root for a tie
I had my 3-month scans yesterday. The good news? I am "spectacularly stable". My doctor had a better term than that but neither Krista...
Burt Rosen
Mar 19, 20242 min read
A post about a little bit of everything
I haven't posted in a bit so figured I would write a post with a bunch of thoughts that I've been having lately. First, updates. I am...
Burt Rosen
Mar 14, 20243 min read
Once, twice, three months a scan
Combo post warning. I haven't posted a health update in a long time so here we go (it's a short one). I am doing well. Symptoms (overall...
Burt Rosen
Feb 22, 20242 min read
An 8 month check-in: Recovering from my dad’s major surgery
My life changed when my dad got diagnosed with two cancers in 2022, both in good ways and bad ways. While my family has not been immune...
romyrosen4
Feb 8, 20244 min read
Mattering: Does it really matter?
A few months ago, my mom introduced me to a friend of a friend of hers who is a writer. Turns out, she's not just a writer but a NY Times...
Burt Rosen
Dec 27, 20234 min read
Scanxiety - It's a real thing
Note: Today's post might be a little more intense than usual. When I started my blog, I did it to be therapeutic for me and to help...
Burt Rosen
Dec 19, 20234 min read
Not all plungers are for toilets!
So, I am in NYC right now being hosted by my amazing sister and brother-in-law (Lisa and Aaron - two people that I appreciate more than...
Burt Rosen
Dec 11, 20232 min read
Cure Blog Post # 1 - Can I be spiritual even if I don't believe in god? (spoiler alert, yes I can)
Link to the blog post on Cure Sorry Mom, but I’m an atheist. I don’t believe in God. Not only do I not believe in God, but sometimes I...
Burt Rosen
Nov 30, 20232 min read
Burt is now a professional writer!
Something exciting happened to me recently. I was writing a blog post and got an email from a magazine called Cure requesting articles. I...
Burt Rosen
Nov 30, 20231 min read
ICDI # 2 (I Can Do It - and I did!) - The trip to CA
My ICDI program continues to be a major piece of my healing. Last week, I took my second ICDI trip (trip # 1 can be found here) from...
Burt Rosen
Nov 16, 20232 min read
Cancer, shmancer. I'm better than ever! (I know I'm lucky)
I don't want to be judged for my diagnosis. I want to be accepted for who I am. Here's what's interesting. I was diagnosed with two...
Burt Rosen
Nov 7, 20232 min read
10/28 - Update
It's been a month since updates but that's since there hasn't been a ton of changes going on. Here's the update! Symptoms are still...
Burt Rosen
Oct 28, 20231 min read
ICDI - An update and some thoughts
By now, if you've been following along, you've read about my ICDI program. It's a program designed just for me and stands for I Can Do...
Burt Rosen
Oct 16, 20232 min read
1,800 miles of solo, soul searching, self-learning adventure
As you know, I took a really long trip by myself. My goal was the Integrative Oncology conference in Banff, but I figured, "hey, why not...
Burt Rosen
Sep 26, 20233 min read
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