My Stage 4 Cancer Story: 2024 in Review

My name is Mike, and I've lived with advanced metastatic melanoma for almost seven years. In 2024, I had a second recurrence of this advanced cancer, meaning I would have to enter treatment for the third time since 2018. But this cancer vlog isn't one where I complain about the misfortune that I've suffered (OK, there's a little bit of that in here); it's mostly one where I illustrate that - all things considered - I had a pretty good year!

I make these stage 4 cancer vlogs to help my own mental health and to give other people a sense of solidarity or what it's like to live with advanced metastatic disease. A lot of the time, there are people who ask if it's possible to live a good life as an advanced cancer patient. I believe that I have, and that it's possible for me to continue - and hopefully that others can too.

If you're new to this vlog, welcome in. If you've helped support me in 2024, I really appreciate that, too.

Byyyyyeeeee!

[kateatherton]

This is such a fab, inspirational video! Since my diagnosis and treatment, I've found travelling very hard. It's a shame as I used to be so adventurous. But I would like to travel a little in 2025 without anxiety attacks!

[slinnview]

Yay, Mike! Good to hear about all of the positives in 2024. I wish you a long, cancer-free, stress-free life. I am sending you love, hugs and happy new year wishes.❤❤

[qzbxyzx]

What a positive attitude can achieve!!! Congratulations!!! It is important to express that. Could you make a video about the struggles... if any... of immunotherapy? Happy New Year to everybody!

[sharoncresenzi]

Great video, thanks for the update! You look great!

[Dltp]

Watching your hair try to escape! Great news your thriving❤❤❤

[lexsli]

Here's to more positive developments, fun house projects, and tons more basketball in 2025!

[patrickfox]

Thanks for sharing - very helpful. When you say you noticed your cancerous lymph node swellings, can you describe a little more? (Size, mobility, firmness, any pain?). I try not to be an alarmist with mine, but also don’t want to be “the junior guy with a secret!” Here’s to health in 2025!!!

[lynnloehr]

You have earned the right to be dramatic. You have to be so strong mentally to have such a good attitude.

[KhemaJDeCosta]

There is a test called ChemoScale which can tell you which chemo drugs will work for you specifically. Also known as a chemotherapy assay.

[watsonadventures]

I pray that you turn to God and cast all your worries onto him, have faith in him and his will.

[JFJApresents]

I double dare you to try the “goodbye autoimmune” disease protocol by Dr. Brooke Goldner