Brian's Journey 2026 Healing the Body, Mind, and Spirit

05/28/2026

Hey friends ❤️🍀 Tonight’s check-in comes to you from Cahirciveen, County Kerry, Ireland—my grandmother’s hometown. And yes… it’s 10 PM and still bright outside, which is wild to this Jersey guy 😄

Standing outside the Daniel J. O’Connell Memorial Church where my grandmother attended church feels incredibly meaningful, especially since I lost her when I was just two years old.

The first time I came here was in 2019, before cancer entered my life, to meet family I never knew I had—and they welcomed me like I’d always belonged. Tomorrow, I get to see many of them again.

If you told me in 2021, after my diagnosis, that I’d be back here making memories in Ireland, I probably wouldn’t have believed you.

Cancer introduces you to a family you never wanted—but also reminds you how much love exists in this world.

More from Ireland soon. Much love and light from County Kerry ❤️

05/23/2026

On May 23, 2021, I told myself, if I stop drinking, maybe it’ll help me heal from this cancer… and when I feel better, maybe I’ll celebrate with a cocktail or two.

Well… that celebration never needed the cocktail.

Today marks 1,827 days—one day at a time—without a drink.

And tomorrow? A pretty big milestone: five years and one day.

So I’ll keep going—one day at a time. Grateful for health, clarity, resilience, and everyone who’s walked this road with me. ❤️💪

05/22/2026

Hey everyone, it’s Brian O 👋

I’m not out in the woods today like I usually am… I’m actually in my apartment working remotely before I head away soon. I’ll talk more about that in the video, but it is a really special day for me.

Five years ago today, I was diagnosed with Mantle Cell Lymphoma.

And somehow… I’m still here, still showing up, still grateful. Thank you all for being on the journey with me

05/20/2026

Spent the day in Washington, DC advocating for something deeply personal to me… more cancer research. 🇺🇸🎗️

I had the chance to connect with lawmakers, nonprofits, and some incredible new brothers and sisters in advocacy who are fighting for others every single day.

We NEED more cancer research. We NEED more access. We NEED more hope.

More pictures to follow tomorrow, but for now here’s a little video with my new advocate brother, pro boxer Tim Witherspoon Jr. 🥊💪 who’s helping me and so many others in the big fight against cancer through the KO Cancer Act.

Because this is one fight we all want to see cancer lose. ❤️🥊 @

05/19/2026

🎙️ New episode of The CancerLand Podcast 🎙️

Today, we’re honored to welcome Mark J Kim— Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) survivor, pharmacist, husband, father, and author of Two in the Fire. 🔥

At just 38 years old, Mark’s life changed in an instant with an AML diagnosis. What followed was a brutal journey through chemotherapy, 15 potential bone marrow matches falling through, and ultimately a life-saving cord blood transplant that led to remission.

But this conversation is about so much more than cancer treatment.

We talk about the emotional, mental, and spiritual battles that come when illness shakes everything you thought you knew about life, faith, identity, and hope. Mark shares a raw and deeply honest story about resilience, recovery, and finding light in the darkest moments.

If you’ve ever faced cancer, chronic illness, caregiving, uncertainty, or simply wondered how to keep going through hard seasons—this episode will speak to you. ❤️

👇 We’d love to hear from you—what part of Mark’s story resonated most?

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05/19/2026

Hey everyone, it’s Brian O 👋🌲

I was out in the woods today thinking about how sometimes there aren’t really any “special holidays” that connect with what many of us in the cancer and illness community are going through… so today I made up my own.

Today is officially “Keep Going Day.” 💚

Not because life is easy.
Not because we always feel strong.
But because sometimes the bravest thing we can do is wake up and keep moving forward anyway.

This day is for every cancer patient, caregiver, survivor, and supporter out there. For the people fighting battles nobody else can fully see. And for anyone who simply needs the reminder that they’re stronger than they think.

Thanks for continuing this journey with me. Much love from Maple Shade, New Jersey ❤️

05/18/2026

From Yesterday,

Hey everyone, it’s Brian O👋🌿

I’m out here in the woods today on this Sunday, May 17th, 2026, just taking a quiet moment to reflect. Life has a way of shifting your perspective in ways you never expect.

When I was first diagnosed with cancer, everything changed—including how I looked at the things I own and what truly matters. Over time, I’ve learned that it’s not just about letting go of physical things, but also making space mentally and emotionally for what actually adds value to our lives.

Today, I’m just grateful to be here, still learning, still growing, and still sharing this journey with all of you. Thank you for being part of it ❤️

Much love from Maple Shade, New Jersey.

05/17/2026

Hey, it’s me, Brian O, and I’m back out here in my woods on this Saturday, May 16th, 2026 🌳✨

Did you know today is the International Day of Light? And that one really hits home for me.

When I was diagnosed with cancer, it felt like I was dropped into a world of darkness overnight—fear, uncertainty, anxiety, waiting for test results, and learning a whole new language of doctors and treatments. It can feel incredibly heavy.

But over time, I learned something important: light doesn’t always come all at once.

Sometimes it’s a doctor who gives you hope.
Sometimes it’s a fellow patient who becomes family.
Sometimes it’s a clinical trial, an advocate, a caregiver—or even a stranger online—who reminds you to keep going.

And maybe that’s why I love my neon colors and sequins so much 😂✨ I like to keep things LIT all year long—not just because it’s fun, but because it reminds me that even after darkness, we can choose to shine.

As a cancer advocate, if I can be even a tiny bit of light for someone having a hard day, then sharing these daily videos is worth it.

Thank you for being part of this journey—for the laughs, the honesty, the support, and the love.

Much love and light from Maple Shade, New Jersey ❤️💡✨

I’ll see you tomorrow.

05/16/2026

Yesterday was recognized as Customer Experience Day, and it made me think about how differently that phrase feels when you’ve lived through cancer.

For many businesses, customer experience is about service and satisfaction. But in healthcare, it can mean everything.

It’s about how you’re treated when you’re scared. It’s about communication when your world changes overnight. It’s about compassion, trust, and making patients feel like human beings instead of numbers.

As someone living with Mantle Cell Lymphoma, I often say that the pharmaceutical companies and teams behind my clinical trial didn’t just sponsor research—they helped save my life.

Today, I’m grateful to be living with no evidence of disease, and I never take that blessing for granted.

Thank you to everyone who has been part of this journey.

Much love and light from Maple Shade, New Jersey ❤️

05/15/2026

Hey, it’s me Brian… and today is Thursday, May 16th, and I’m spending some time in beautiful Bryant Park in New York City.

Today also happens to be National Do Something Good for Your Neighbor Day, and it feels fitting to talk about community while surrounded by the nonstop energy of this city.

It reminds me so much of the cancer community—people from all walks of life coming together, supporting one another, and proving that kindness still matters. Whether it’s helping someone navigate a diagnosis, advocating for research, or simply checking in on someone who’s struggling… those moments matter more than we realize.

Thank you all for continuing to walk this journey with me. Much love and light from New York City—I’ll see you tomorrow. ❤️