Chapter One: Adam's Diagnosis
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Adam's Cancer Survival Story
As a college student in his 20's, Adam Frey received the shock of his life: he had cancer. What started out as stage 3 testicular cancer had also spread to his kidney, liver, and lungs. Read this remarkable (and often hilarious) story of Adam's survival in this reality-based comic strip by clicking on the pictures and links below.
Chapters Five through Thirteen
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Chapter Five: Chemo ChameleonAfter a long day of chemotherapy, Adam and his half-brother, Kris, settle their differences. -
Chapter Six: "Bone" TiredAdam struggles with bone density and bone pain from treatment.
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Chapter Seven: Adam Shares His StoryThrough stopsmokingconnection.com, Adam decides to publicize his struggle with cancer.
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Chapter Eight: The Blood Tests are Back! And They're Good!With positive test results and the collaboration with Cornell to start the "Adam Frey Fund," things are looking up.
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Chapter Nine: Strike a Pose!Adam poses for a photographer while working out in the gym.
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Chapter Ten: Sleep All Day, Work All NightAdam and Kris have an intense conversation on the way home from a night out.
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Chapter Eleven: Three DollarsFinancial burdens take a toll on Adam.
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Chapter Twelve: More Good Test Results!At the end of the first cycle of chemo, Adam's test results suggest that he is beating cancer.
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Chapter Thirteen:"I Look Like a Cheetah!"Faced with hair loss due to chemo, the patient decides to shave his head.
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Chapter Two: Adam vs. The Big Bad CigaretteAdam weighs in on cigarette smoking, cancer, and quitting. -
Chapter Three: Blogging, Binge Eating, and "Balls of Steel"The "eat as much as you can" cancer treatment agrees with Adam. -
Chapter Four: "I Feel Like a Meatball!"Adam has to adjust his sleep schedule based on the tumor and the chemo.
Chapters Fourteen through Twenty-One
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Chapter Fourteen: One Month Since the AccidentAdam reflects on how his cancer diagnosis has changed his relationships. -
Chapter Fifteen: The Ten Greatest MomentsOne month after diagnosis, Adam recalls 10 of his favorite moments since his diagnosis.
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Chapter Sixteen: BloodworkBlood tests reveal amazing results about the tumor.
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Chapter Seventeen: "I Know It Well"Even though he has never experienced a smoking addiction, Adam knows one result of an addiction well: cancer.
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Chapter Eighteen: "It's Almost Dead...It's Under Control"Adam shares a positive vibe about his cancer with readers.
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Chapter Nineteen: The Anticipated Cancer PartyAdam dreams about the party he wants to have once he has officially beaten cancer.
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Chapter Twenty: "Suck It Up Adam"Adam has a rough time with this cycle of chemo.
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Chapter Twenty-One: "I Am A Cancer Survivor."Adam Frey's tumor marker is zero. At 28 years old, he can say he is cancer free.
Meet Adam Frey
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Adam Tells His Story in WritingAdam Frey chronicles his diagnosis and battle against cancer in eloquently written blog posts. -
Want to learn more?Learn more about Adam's daily struggle, The Adam Frey Fund, events and more on Adam's blog: adamfrey.us.
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