PinnedOlaf HauensteinMTCJ — How it all started4 May 2022: As I’m sitting in my hospital bed, having fluids run into my veins, preparing for my next round of chemo, I’ll tell you how I…May 4, 20221May 4, 20221
PinnedOlaf HauensteinMy story of going through testicular cancer — a life changing experience, in progressI was diagnosed with testicular cancer on 1 April 2022. Some kind of April fools’ joke life is playing on me, I guess. But hey, being a…May 3, 20224May 3, 20224
Olaf HauensteinMTCJ — 25 May 2022This time, the hit came a day earlier than during the first cycle. Since yesterday afternoon, I feel nauseous and extremely tired. It also…May 25, 20222May 25, 20222
Olaf HauensteinMTCJ — Gratitude. A Question of Perspective, or: Don’t Think of an ElephantIt may seem strange that I’m writing about gratitude, as I’m sitting at my little table in the hospital room, having the second round of…May 23, 20225May 23, 20225
Olaf HauensteinMTCJ — 22 May 2022Back in hospital. Today is Sunday, and the plan was to come in tomorrow morning, for my next round of chemo. However, there was a little…May 22, 20221May 22, 20221
Olaf HauensteinMTCJ — 15 MayThe weekend has been a good one. I felt really good yesterday, ended up going for 2 walks and a bike ride of almost an hour — oh what a…May 15, 20221May 15, 20221
Olaf HauensteinMTCJ — 13 MayIt’s been quite a while since I wrote, and to be honest, I simply couldn’t face the idea of writing. Anything and everything that reminded…May 15, 2022May 15, 2022
Olaf HauensteinMTCJ — SurgeryAs I mentioned before, this blog is first and foremost an (admittedly quite public) way for me to process what’s happening. Thus, the…May 6, 2022May 6, 2022
Olaf HauensteinMTCJ — 6 May 2022Today is a day of ups and downs. The upsides — there are several:May 6, 20222May 6, 20222
Olaf HauensteinMTCJ — 5 May 2022Today has been a day of ups and downs. This will be a short post, as it’s late, I’m tired and not feeling great.May 5, 20222May 5, 20222