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Todd Franzen the Internal Architect
United States
Приєднався 25 сер 2018
Todd Franzen is a Stage 4B, 2-time Recurring Hodgkins Lymphoma survivor and co-founder of the Non-Profit Organization Strap In For Life. In December 2015, he released the book Internal Architect, showcasing his survival story and detailing his blueprint for getting his life back on track after going through blood cancer. Through his story, he has been able to help cancer patients and survivors through their complex journeys.
Intending to help more survivors find internal peace, the videos on this channel show what's working now with other survivors outside of the medical world.
The main focus of this channel is to create a digital library that patients and survivors can reference to help them along the journey and create a successful path to Peace, Balance, and a positive lifestyle.
With a strong focus and experience as a cancer survivor who has shown to produce results, Todd is here to help you understand exactly what it takes to start finding peace online fast.
Intending to help more survivors find internal peace, the videos on this channel show what's working now with other survivors outside of the medical world.
The main focus of this channel is to create a digital library that patients and survivors can reference to help them along the journey and create a successful path to Peace, Balance, and a positive lifestyle.
With a strong focus and experience as a cancer survivor who has shown to produce results, Todd is here to help you understand exactly what it takes to start finding peace online fast.
Day +1462 (4 Years) in Remission
Today is the fourth anniversary of my Sibling Allogenic Stem Cell Transplant, which put me in remission for four years. There is a lot to think about, and I am grateful for reaching this milestone. What have I been up to, you ask? I have been focused on Internalarchitect.com/blog, essentially "Emptying The Cup."
Since initially being diagnosed in November 2009 and again in July 2019 for classic Hodgkin's Lymphoma, I felt it was essential to concentrate on getting my thoughts articulated and published.
Aside from that, I try to live in the moment as much as possible, spend as much time outside as possible, Mountain biking, and spend time with my family and friends, all while putting the work into rebuilding. I also try not to let the current environment's noise negatively affect my universe. You have to keep an eye on that mental health, you know!
Since initially being diagnosed in November 2009 and again in July 2019 for classic Hodgkin's Lymphoma, I felt it was essential to concentrate on getting my thoughts articulated and published.
Aside from that, I try to live in the moment as much as possible, spend as much time outside as possible, Mountain biking, and spend time with my family and friends, all while putting the work into rebuilding. I also try not to let the current environment's noise negatively affect my universe. You have to keep an eye on that mental health, you know!
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3 Year Remission Anniversary: Day +1096.
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Today marked my three-year remission date. A total of 1096 days since my sibling allogeneic stem cell transplant. I had a lot of emotions today, but a lot of good reflection as well. This post is a quick update on where I'm at currently. -T link: www.internalarchitect.com
Blood Clot, Update and Pivot
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In this video, I talk about the latest results of a CT scan performer on March 5th, 2022. The good news is there is no sign of lymphoma, the bad news is I have a blood clot where my power port entered my vain. Started on the blood thinner Xarelto to dissolve the clot. I also referred to my last video about the importance of time and its importance to me. About to Pivot away from this video plat...
Update: Dental and Winter Road Trip
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Wanted to do a quick update on where things are at. I have gotten a little bit of dental work done and inquired about the process to get an implant done for my missing tooth. And taking a road trip out to Salt Lake for a celebration of life. This was for a friend that unfortunately passed away from colon cancer two years ago. I am in Moab during the recording of this video to get out of the sno...
Big Day #Powerport is Removed
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For those of you who have had a #powerport for use with chemotherapy know the feeling of what it's like to get it removed. You also know how nice it is to do most of your treatments and all your blood work through it. In this video, I share the experience of this crazy contraption and the day of its removal. 0:00 - Intro 2:35 - The Meaning 4:59 - The Powerport #Lymphomasurvivor #cancerstory #ho...
365 Days Post
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Today has been 365 Days since transplant. It was important to celebrate this milestone with some reflection and constructive conversation with close friends. What a great day! Thanks to everyone that has been so supportive through this journey.
Healing Grief - Why It's Important To Deal With Those Feelings
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Do you know what's crazy? The vast majority of the people who watch this video, won't listen to a word I say. They'll just sit there and think about how they're going to get out of that feeling. And then when they feel better, they'll go back to their lives with no real understanding of why things happen the way they do. Why it's important for you to deal with those feelings instead of running ...
CT Scan Results
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CT scan results are back and I'm feeling relieved! In this video, I share with you the good news that my recent CT scan is clear and shows you what it means to have a negative result. #recentscanresults #scanxiety, #nonewgrowth
Pre CT Scan Update
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It's hard to imagine what it's like to have a CT scan coming up, but this video will give you an idea. I'm not going to sugarcoat it - the anxiety and stress that comes with a CT scan is real. This is a video update about my upcoming CT scan, and the stress that it causes me. The scanxiety or pre-scan anxiety I experience can be intense for some people who are awaiting their CT Scan. My scan is...
Anxiety is Building
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Awe yes more anxiety! But, you'll need help with this one...the answers are not as straightforward as they seem. Okay, so the first thing I want you to do is to sit back and take a deep breath....okay good now let's start talking about what's up with all of us anxiety sufferers. Yep that's right we're all anxious from time to time but what about those of us who suffer on a daily basis or even w...
Mountain Biking Saved My Life, Part 2: Why Mountain Biking
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There are many reasons how mountain biking has saved my life. I've never been a big gym rat and I've always really enjoyed my time in the outdoors. Mountain biking is very much an outdoor activity that suits my lifestyle. After my first bout with Hodgkins Lymphoma in 2009, I really took to my health. Because of Mountainbiking, I was able to catch a reoccurrence of my lymphoma in July 2019. All ...
Mountain Biking Saved My Life, Part 1: Back in the Saddle
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A little over five years ago, I started down my path of mountain biking. That first year I lost about 30 pounds. In the second year, I lost another 20. I finally was seeing results after so many attempts of trying to lose weight. What I have found is a great community and a permanent solution to my health and fitness. I was originally diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma in November 2009. This sta...
250 Days Post Transplant
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250 days post-transplant. Check-in with a Hodgkins Lymphoma patient who's been through hell and back. Visit the website for more information. internalarchitect.com/
Is Being Indifferent about Death GOOD or BAD?
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Is being indifferent about death good or bad? I went to Florida recently to visit my family recently. I haven't seen them in over two years and needed to have some closure with my father's passing two months after I was diagnosed with lymphoma. During my trip, I got a phone call relaying the information that a friend had passed away due to a rafting accident. And it never gets easier when someo...
Survivorship is a Lifestyle Change!
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Survivorship is a lifestyle change. This vlog is about trying to articulate the reason why this is important during and after recovery. When you have gone through cancer treatment and survived, it’s easy to feel lost. You are not in the same place that you were before cancer. Cancer is a life-changing experience that most people do not talk about because of how traumatic it can be. Surviving ca...
I might be Cancer Free, But i'm far from Healed
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I might be Cancer Free, But i'm far from Healed
Post Transplant Restrictions Lifted!!!
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Post Transplant Restrictions Lifted!!!
[Stem Cell Survivor] 180 days later...
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[Stem Cell Survivor] 180 days later...
How can I make my body produce more Stem Cells: Answering Quara Questions
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How can I make my body produce more Stem Cells: Answering Quara Questions
CDC 2020 Mortality Results: Cancer is still #2
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CDC 2020 Mortality Results: Cancer is still #2
Cancer Survivor's reason To Making Loose Leaf Tea:
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Cancer Survivor's reason To Making Loose Leaf Tea:
I've got advanced bowel cancer. I'll get the result of my blood test on Monday. It's not looking good for me at all. I'm absolutely terrified.
🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Keep it up happy your doing and looking great.
I use mine in a hyperbaric chamber. I’m scared to sleep with it though (not the chamber, just the concentrator) but I’m afraid I might get oxygen poisoning. You ever worry about that?
Im not concerned. Living at 9500 feet in elevation already creates a 29% decrease in O2 levels compared to sea level. I sleep with 1L running. More support than saturate.
I’m going to go binge watch all your KEYTRUDA related videos. I start in 10 days, after having kidney cancer removed 3 weeks ago today (pT3a). How are you doing now, a year later from this video? Hope you are well.
@@RamblersDiner Thank you. Doing great. The 29th is my 4 year remission anniversary. Stay tuned for a new update vid.
I WISH YOU THE VERY BEST AND Thank YOU AS I HAVE GOT CT.SCAN IN TWO WEEKS.
Keep your time occupied. There's a saying "an idle mind..." Try to stay as productive as you can. Creating instead of consuming has been massive in helping deal with the anxiety that comes when your patience is tested. You got this!
i almost died from a very agressive lymphoma past november 2023 now i'm in a post cancer survivor for now and i haven't reached by far away not the 5 year mark. I want to leave it behind but the painfull tentions on my neck which can be very omnious reminds me of a huge lump that was there but it's gone,there is a phantom pain that doesn't go away. please help
@frankkrischick3906 Yea, I can see it is still a very painful memory. Rightfully so. I would expect you to have some PTSD from this experience. And I expect you to have PTSD for the foreseeable future. Please take a moment and reflect and appreciate that fact that you are coming up on 1 year. This is amazing! Please cherish this milestone! The end of october will be 4 years in remission from my second bout of lymphoma. The only thing that seems to help is time and working with what I can control. I'm a big believer in movement. Walking was huge during this critical time in my journey. And cycling is my preferred choice of exercise. Here is a video on mountain biking I created. - ua-cam.com/video/BXom_IqIcdw/v-deo.html When I could, I would walk. During treatment, and after treatment. The positive psychological impact was huge. It helped deal with the pain and anxiety, fear and frustration. Getting back to some sort of normalcy is going to take a lot of work, and potentially the hardest. I know it has been for me. Here is a video I did on Ghost pains...ua-cam.com/video/89kZbt8KJjE/v-deo.html
I just took my first treatment and I'm very tired but other then that okay
Awesome!
Thank you so much for your words. I am not a survivor. My boyfriend had cancer when he was 17 and I have been trying to understand this feeling that he has to try and help him as much as I can ❤
You look about my size. While sleeping all night using the oxygen concentrator what are your settings? I’ve heard too much oxygen can make you sick?
I don’t sleep with the settings at much more than 1L. My machine goes up to 5L, and I hope I never have to use that much O2, ever! I also want to point out that I live at 9500 feet. Adding a bit more complexity.
I believe that every doctor or a primary physician should first establish a on going rapport with every client or patient at all times.This way both parties can discuss and present there question and answer without concerning the time factor. Doctors must not rush there patient during the interview because this can be a very difficult and emotional time for the patient.
Completely agreed!
Todd did it help you ? Im going next week to take
@@daleval2182 Unfortunately, Keytruda did not work with my lymphoma. But I know a small handful of people that the treatment works very well. Good luck, and I am confident that it will work for you!
I had horrible pain from this it felt like every bone in my body was fractured. That last for four very long days. I took Claritin every day extra strength Tylenol and Ibuprofen for it, those barely touched the pain. Thankfully my Oncologist ordered Tramadol for my next shots!
For me, the best description of the pain was a very dull ache, like the bones were bending or growing. Weird, right? The best relief I got was going for walks or riding my bike.
I itch badly because of Liver failure .
My heart goes out to you!❤
Do you get prescribed anything for the itching
Im 63, I have cancer for the third time. Doing chemo and immunotherapy at the same time. Definitely not fun, two aggressive treatments at the same time, but on my fourth session of Chemo, did another Pet Scan last week and my numbers are so low, can’t wait for this to be over. Everyone fighting this terrible battle is on my prayers. We’re in God’s hands.
Much love and energy your way! You got this!💪
Is it really loud? Is there a specific type of concentrator that you recommend?
@robertcampis2294 mine is unfortunately on the louder side. I’m honestly used to it. I also had enough cannulas and extensions to locate it in an adjacent closet. I’ll work on putting a round up together of the top oxygen concentrators. Stay tuned.
I went through kemo ,radiation, keytruda all at the same time. My ct scan and MRI came out clearvof cancer. Thank you my Lord Jesus 🙏 But I only did 5 cycles of keytruda because I didn't want to continued. It started giving me a really bad stomach pain and diarrhea, chills, numbness, weaknesses. I couldn't deal with it anymore. My doctor was not happy since he said I was a perfect candidate for it. But I'm keeping my faith and full trust in my Lord Jesus that cancer is gone for ever from my body. I pray for everyone that's going thorough this rough process. My God's strength help everyone surpassed all pain 🙏 ❤️
I stared last Friday
What were your side effects
I've had 24 infusions for pancreatic feel great
Very informative. Thank you 🫶
I am having chemo at the moment. 1day aweek for 3weeks and then 1week off. Fortunately I don't feel anyway as I'll as you.just tired abit but also not at bad as you.best wishes to you.
@pamCaffell-0r7yo That is excellent news.I hope feeling tired is all you have to experience. Much love.
Hi Todd, over the past 2 years I've been using a Signatra test . not sure if I spelled it right. you take a piece of your DNA from your cancer and they can detect it in your blood for the CT scan and it's been deadly accurate for me but most oncologists just don't believe in it. my surgeon recommend I do it and I've been doing it ever since to keep ahead of anything that may happen. so far I've averted a mass of lymph nodes and reoccurred again in my liver. the blood work showed it again. right now on chemo it's showing I have zero ero the past 2 months. it's never been zero for 2 months so I'm hoping that's a good thing. but reoccurrences is most definitely according to my oncology. just a question of where. to everyone out there. good luck!
@jymjym777 I am not familiar with the Signatera test. But just the little bit of research I did looks very interesting. I will be learning more about it for sure. I think anything that shows promise to helping catch the disease early is a great thing in my book. Based on the Signatera website, Im in the low risk category as Im 3.5 years in remission, putting me in the 3% risk rate. Hang in there my man and I got you in my thoughts. Kick its ass!
I am so impressed with your strength. I was recently diagnosed with ovarian cancer stage 1a. I had my first dose of chemo 7 days ago. I find that I am super tired all the time. Thank you for this information.
@love221969 My heart and prayers go out to you! Just keep moving the body. And believe me, you will have days where you will not feel like doing anything. And that is where you have to dig deep! 💪
Couldnt see after two days. Barely walk after 5 days. Disoriented. Bad head pressure. Weak. No energy. To toxic. Im stopping it
Understood. Same could be said for cheom as well. It's tough because we hope that modern medicine is going to help, and it does in a majority of cases, but for the few that it doesn't, burnes our faith. That's the hardest. Keytruda didn't work for me either. I am someone that believes that modern medicine has saved my life, to be able to endure the tribulations of treatment is tough to understand and explain to others. But I'm still here! Hang in there and much love headed your way!
Costs 56,000.00
The current costs of drugs is the biggest scam. Profits over ethics is the unfortunate world we live in. Throw in health insurance and political lobbying efforts and you have a trifecta! Sad really.
Hi Todd, I know this is 3 years later, I prey that you BEAT the cancer. I started Pembro a year ago. I had throat cancer in 2005 from being a first responder at Ground Zero. I went into remission but the cancer came bacl in 2022. In February, 2023 I had a total Laryongectomy and the surgeon could not get all the cancer. I had chemo and radiation the first time so I was a candidate for Pembro. I have the infusion every three weeks. After three months the PET/CT came back clean and as of this response I am in complete remission. The only side effects that I have experienced are fatigue especially after the treatment and itching. I broke out in a rash that for the most part went away. I have one more year to go with the treatments. I hope this is a help to any one that is about to start this treatment. Again, Todd, I hope you are in complete remission and one day will be cured !!!!!!!
@johnM1774 I am 3.5 years in remission (1276 days). It feels really, really good! Thank you for for sharing your story with us and for your efforts during that incredibly heavy day. I feel grateful for you and your journey. People need to hear the success stories!
Is the itching in the same area usually? Or can it be an intense itch on your foot one day, leg another day, hip another day??? With no rash, no dry skin.
It was Intensely itching for me, on my legs and arms. The intensity caused scars on both my elbows. It was almost like when you started, you couldn't stop. There was no rash, either. Thinking back, it set in pretty fast.
If after they was saved from cancer or something. Later on that person became even more nasty and more selfish. Sorry to say this but to some people it might feel as if some people should have died or that some people need to die
If there mum was smoking when pregnant and smoking in the house around them. Could there chance of getting cancer. All ways be higher then if that had never happened?
todd you never continued so are you still around
I’m still here. Many more through out the journey, including the day of my stemcell transplant. 🙏
I might have still happened to some people. But sometimes it might have took longer for some people to get cancer if they didn't smoke. Because smoking speeds up mutations ageing and affect the immune system
I am on the chemo or immunology part of my cancer journey. As someone on the autism spectrum I view the world through my particular and peculiar lens. But I feel sad too. I walk everyday I can and I mean walk, some days for hours, the body is a pump and needs to work. Friends have changed for me, many I have let go because we have lost mutual interests. Discipline is a good thing to acknowledge, one must work at dealing with the gloom of cancer treatment. I hope you have done okay.
im sorry my friend but its not going to heal you,but it will help you breeze a little easier.
Never intended it to be a “cure.” Just a way to help alleviate stress on the body during treatment. I also live at 9600 feet in elevation, it helps sleeping in general.
Sadly these days most doctors don’t treat you seriously when you mention this, even when you have other symptoms. Thank you for sharing and I hope you are doing well ❤️
Agreed!
How do people afford this med?!
Absolutely good question. There is the kicker: it is not affordable. I was able to try this treatment because of Insurance. Through the company, my wife works for. Otherwise, this treatment may not have been available to me.
Thanks for sharing this!
Thank you Todd for posting your 2:54 Keytruda experience. I am in my 7 treatment and learning how you dealt with it inspired me. Thank you. Eric Lenhart
Much appreciated Eric!
@internalarchitect I came across your video when looking for EWOT, is that something you have done?
All those side effects!!?? Why not just take fenbendazole like Joe Tippens protocol… no cancer no side affects after in lungs, liver, spleen and bones. Check him out on UA-cam
Thanks for the great update my friend. Thank you for being such a strong man Todd. I wish I was stronger these days. One of these days/months/years we have to reconnect in person. It's been a long time my friend. Keep rocking brother.
I was so stoked to read this comment from you Jeff. On many levels! We do need to reconnect... You have a lot to teach my friend. The world is a BETTER place with you in it!
I have stage four non-small cell Adenocarcinoma , lung cancer , I’ was on KETRUDA , but it’s a Attacking, my , pituitary gland . The doctor said without treatment I would die in six months, so I have to go back in three weeks to take bloodwork and then see what kind of treatment I’m gonna go on next. I’m very happy to see you again and I hope do you got people in your life they can hold you and do something with you during this winter he won’t get to go bike riding very much, hope you get to go outside though, and they are not trapped in the inside. I hope you take advantage of being good feeling good.
@godschild2640, So much love to you! The twists and turns that this journey puts us through... I'm fortunately in a good place. Surrounded by good people and even though winter is her, there is a lot of outdoor activities to be had. And as long as your feeling ok, I hope you are able to get out side as well.
No doctor should ever say how long you will live! They cannot know. It underscores their one size fits all approach rather than seeing a unique person. Prayers for you!
And I too have nsclc stage 4 and will never take the kool-aid ..er,chemo.😊
Hi darling , I’m so happy for you . 💘✝️
Ty on top of nhl had gall bladder removed need this to dial down stress
So good to hear your ideas on this experience I to am a part of the survivor clan at seventy five and what an impact on friends and family three years two months and in remission I thank God¡ Was stage four lung cancer
Thank you so much. And congrats on your remission. I hope you are enjoying it to the fullest!
Very helpful video! Tis my cancerversary this month three years stage four lung now in remission going through cancer during COVID-19 was really a trip and I am still somewhat lockd down I stAy away from crowds etc I m seventy five
It was a trip. I spent a lot of time in the hospital during the lockdowns. Crazy and memorable time for sure.
Hope you are doing well. a lot of good points... and actually youtube start forcing content creators to pay in order to get view back... which is insane
I appreciate the comment. It's absurd. That's why my focus is mostly on posting to my blog. Much more therapeutic.
PLEASE read through a script over and over before doing it online. You stumble through these oaths as though you are resign it for the first time. Just constructive criticism. Otherwise thank you for this. The original oath is basically giving allegiance to a god…. Demonic. Unless you are grounded in Christ then there is no reason to NOT to harm
Abortion? Cause no harm my a$$
Thanks you for explaining this. I'm was supposed to do this last year and was unaware and afraid and I have to go back as I was skeptical.
Thank you for sharing this 🙏
As a breast cancer gal my first neulasta shot leveled me! I had issues w fever the following day . I was able to regulate but a heads up … not sure if this effect is more geared toward ladies. But it was swift and intense . I felt the affect within 4 hours . We must do these shots to protect ourselves , but sadly the side effects aren’t fun. Ps . I did follow the guidance of alleve and Zyrtec ( or Claritin ) day before , day of , after . My joint pain was limited to my back for about 3 days following
I would say It floored me as well. But it worked wonders during my first diagnosis. Both sides of the fence. I'm sorry you had to feel that.