Wayne Schlicht 
Losing More Than a Paycheck This part of my journey is something most people never hear about. When Social Security officially determined that I am disabled, it felt like both a lifeline and a punch to the gut. Stage four cancer, loss of speech clarity, and the partial loss of my left arm and shoulder … Read more
When the Quiet Isn’t Peaceful Some nights, the quiet feels like a blanket. Other nights, it feels like a weight. The night before writing this, I lay in bed while the world slept around me, and all I could hear was the heavy thud of my own heart. The kind of night when your body … Read more
On November 1, I turned fifty seven. To most people, it is just another birthday. Cake, candles, maybe dinner out. Nothing particularly life changing. For me, it felt like reaching the top of a mountain I was never sure I would see again. A slow, painful climb fueled by stubborn hope, faith, and the people … Read more
If you have been researching alternative or repurposed approaches to cancer, you may have come across the words fenbendazole or Fenben. I did too. After my cancer became stage 4, I began researching virtually everything I could find about cancer, metabolism, nutrition, immunotherapy, repurposed drugs, and integrative approaches. Fenbendazole was one of the substances that … Read more
An additional $5,500 stands between me and a treatment that could restore my quality of life. With your support and donation, we can turn this next chapter from just beating cancer into true recovery. When Stage 4 Tried to End the Story — Faith Wrote a New One After my initial treatments, my cancer advanced to … Read more
A Birthday Blessed by a Miracle On November 1, I turned 57. This birthday felt like more than just another year; it was a gift from God. Before my CT scan in September, I understood the statistics were grim and the prognosis was bleak, but I also believed with all my heart that God and … Read more
A Journey Fueled by Faith and Generosity The last few months fighting stage 4 cancer have been nothing short of a miracle. Your prayers, love, and generosity through my GoFundMe have carried me through some of the hardest days of my life. Because of your kindness, I’ve been able to pay medical bills, continue my … Read more
A Miracle in the Middle of the Battle Since my last CT scan, I’ve been pouring every ounce of myself into this fight. The doctors say my stage 4 cancer is shrinking, and I can only call that a miracle — a blessing from God giving me more time. But the truth is, even with that hope, I’m still … Read more
The Week Before In the days leading up to my CT scan, fear was heavy. I knew the odds. Stage four cancer in the bloodstream is usually not a story that ends well. Each night, I would wake at 2 a.m., stare at the ceiling, and pray to God for more time with my family. … Read more
I am living with stage 4 cancer. It began in my neck and spread through my bloodstream to my lungs. Today, at Health Partners Specialty Center, I underwent a CT scan to measure the cancer in my lungs and search for any new growths in my body. Just moments ago, I received the results, and … Read more