It’s true, I’m home from the hospital.
I’m very thankful to the doctors, nurses and staff at Scripps Memorial hospital, but I was ready to come home. Without making it a long story: they fixed me, got rid of some scar tissue and made it easier to stop pressure from building in my brain in the future. Best of all is the progress I’ve made since returning home.
I was released on September 23rd, in a wheelchair and unable to walk. Today, 10 days later, I can fairly easily climb the stairs at home. (Shout out to my physical therapist, Navid). Next, the doctors will help ween me off the steroids, which should allow me to lose 15 pounds or more and get back to as much of a normal life as possible.
Like the many of you also fighting cancer, we remain hopeful and vigilant. With your help, The Nancarrow Project was able to raise nearly $12,000 for other local brain cancer survivors during the SDBTF 5k. And we’re not done yet — we’ll announce our upcoming project(s) shortly.
I’ve been so impressed by all of the survivors I’ve met in recent months. Thank you for teaching me how to be strong.
Loren
“Home is a shelter from storms – all sorts of storms.” William J. Bennett
The Nancarrow Project 
Loren, way to go! We all are proud of you. Congratulation on your progress, I would like to let you know that you are in our prayers every day.Even I never met you in person, and my face is not familiar to you, please know that you are like a family member to me and my family and we wish you from the battom of our hearts that you will fully recover and be back with us, and we will se your beautiful sincere smile on the television. 🙂
So glad to get this email and hear the FANTASTIC news! Continued prayers for you and your family.
Loren, that is the most wonderful news from you we have heard in a long time! There must be a lot of happy tears at the Nancarrow outpost. We send our best to all of you.
Welcome Home Loren! Thanks for keeping us updated, and for sharing your brave journey. You are an amazing inspiration for us all!
Way to go big guy
Glad to hear of your progress! Love and prayers to you and your family! Don’t give up! Thanks for sharing. Please keep us posted on how you’re doing! Blessings, Joan (4 Year Breast Cancer Survivor)
So very glad to hear you are home. God be with you and your family.
So happy to hear that you are home and doing so well….keep up the fight!!!!!! HUGS!
Prayers continue to be with you and be answered it appears. Such a model for the rest of us when hardship strikes. You are one heck of a guy. Hugs to you. Dawn
Loren~Thank you. Because of your courage, I was tested for cancer. I was a lucky one. Love you. Odaiji ne (take care) F
Home is where the heart is and lots of love also. Keep up the attitude. Attitude is like altitude it is easier to fly over the trees then through them. Hugs always
Pat and Oscar
Lauren – I was glad you were able to go home the day I checked in at Scripps. I was hoping to stop by with well wishes as we shared the hallways, but better you are home and comfortable. Now that we are both home, I am wishing you continued great progress with your walking and recovery. We will both be feeling better soon……Kate
You are showing us what courage looks like, what endurance looks like and what true grit looks like. So pleased to see your lovely face with or without steroids Loren. Peace to you and all the amazing Nancarrows. xox
So HAPPY you are home Loren. You have been in my daily prayers. You and your beautiful family. You are my hero!! You have the best attitude, and that will help you. Remember that God is always with you, and he will give you strength. i haven’t lived in San Diego in over 30 years.. i always remember you…and doing your hair. Back in the day. You’re a special person, stay strong, and you’ll get through this. God bless you! Praying for you!
Great to see your progress! Keep it going. You have always had an inspiring nature…personality plus!
we’re all here watching, bud..and praying…you are lookin’ good..keep it up..
Sweet Loren,
Right on! Such a breathe of fresh air to hear the news! Another precious day th enjoy, and looking forward to the next! Your strength empowers all who know you, and you are surrounded with love and admiration! Cory and I love you!
Home sweet home! Glad those doctors and staff patched ya up so finely!! Loren so many people are keeping track of you. Thanks for the updates.
WTG Loren! ❤
Loren~ we love reading your blogs, your progress, and you are an inspiration to us all! Your beautiful family is such a shining example of love & commitment & faith! We have always appreciated your work, your kindness toward us in media & at The San Diego Home & Garden Shows, The SD Botanical Gardens, etc. We love your updates and wish you all the love and joy and laughs as possible during this trial! Stay strong! You’ve got this!!!
xo ~ Kurt & Pearl Nash
Loren, so very happy for you and your family!! It is a long haul, but stay strong live your life!! You have a tremendous attitude and I know how much that can help. God Bless you and I pray for continued success in your recovery! A tow time cancer survivor . 🙂
Hip, Hip Hooray!!! So pleased to hear of your progress in the last 10 days…..you are AWESOME!! We wish you and your great family all the best. Keep up the fight…..next thing we want to hear is that you 6 months cancer free, then 1 year, then 2 years….etc!!! Cheers!
Loren,
May God continue to be there. You are an amazing man, and you remain in my thoughts and prayers. So glad to hear the doctors were able to help. Beth (20 yr survivor).
Lauren, you and your family are truly an inspiration to everyone battling this disease. Welcome to the survivers club!
Jonathan.
(surviver since 96!)
Loren, not sure if you remember me, but please let me know if I can come visit next time you are at SMHLJ. I can come bless you with some healing touch and laughs!
Always look for your updates. Home with your incredible family is the place to be! You have made all of us strong out here listening to all your stories ❤ Full speed ahead…keep on keeping on my friend and remember "DON'T STOP BELIEVIN"!!!!!!!! Sending prayers, strength and love 🙂
Yeah Loren! So good to hear your news! Big walking progress! I wore your Nancarrow T shirt to Moores Cancer Center today for a follow up visit and it garners mucho attention and creates conversation.
Thank you 🙂
You rock Loren. I am glad you are back from the hospital. I was taking steroids too ( I still have brain cancer) and gained about 20 pounds. I’m still trying to knock off the rest of the pounds and trying top get strength back in my legs. Hang in there! You will make it. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
yay!!! so happy you’re home. God bless you dear, wonderful Loren.
Great news. God bless you, Nancarrows!
I have moved away from San Diego but still have family and friends, Loren included, live there. I am rooting for Loren, Bill Griffith, and other friends and family, some have lost their battle some are still fighting. Keep up the fight Loren.
Dear Loren. So glad to hear you are home again and finally doing the stair routine. We fans, love you and are continuously praying for your total recovery. Keep the faith. Hugs.
Jackie
And ultimately, Loren, isn’t that what it’s ALL about — home and family? Glad to hear you are hanging in there, at home and with family. Enjoy. You’ve earned it…and then some.
Thank YOU for teaching us how to be so strong! You will continue to be in daily thought and prayer. May each tomorrow be the best day ever!
Loren. You look fantastic. That’s such great news. You & your family are & will always be in my prayers. Keep getting stronger. Much love Forever
Linda Gloria
Yay!!!! So glad you are home now and as handsome as ever! Keep up the good work:)
God bless!
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Such good news! Positive vibes always sent your way.
Home sweet home and loving your latest update!!!!
Now that has put a big smile on my face! You are doing great! Keep it up!
Glad you’re back home Loren. You still rock, cuz you are who you are. You have the most awesome family and fan base anyone has ever seen; that should tell you how much you are loved and admired. You’ve been through a lot and you’re still smiling! It’s all in attitude my friend, and you have that in spades! Keep on keeping on. We love you and your fam!
Hang in there DUDE!!!! (I’m the guy who used to email you about the crows and mockingbirds!) BTW, I had a macaw for a while back in 2009, but I had to keep it in a big black iron cage all day long while I was at work. I’m pretty sure we both hated that immensely so after a year I took him back to the bird store. But during that year, we would sit out on the patio after work and I would give him the occasional peanut. Well, these scrub jays landed on the patio one day and I threw them a peanut. (You know how smart THEY are!) Eventually I ended up with one scrub jay that will land on my hand now; he is still free as a bird but still kind of feels like my pet blue bird. No iron cage, no guilt! (actually I do worry a little that he might be eating too many peanuts, but he looks GREAT!) (and YES, I WAS raised Catholic; St. Pat’s and St. Augustine’s!) (Now I’m atheist, btw.)
ANyho, hopefully you’ll be back to normal soon!
Tom
Dear Loren,
Glad your home…the best place to be!
He will rise out of the ashes, and make something beautiful. Loren, your life, your testimony, your love for family and others around you are a testament. Thanking God for all the miracles, the angels (earthly and heavenly) that have surrounded you! May you continue to thrive! You have much to share…you have a renewed purpose! The Lord bless you and your family!
So thankful you are home. What a tremendous fighter you are, and millions of us are praying for your full recovery. You and your family are a testament to a strong spirit and live.
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God bless u Loren and ur lovely wife and family
Loren you rock!
Welcome home! Home is the best place to be. Thinking of you all and sending lots of love. Enjoy this sunshiny weekend.
Glad you are home, been watching you on tv since i lived in san jose, now in chula vista. Take care.
Fabulous news to hear. love and light to you and your family….a fan
Fabulous News!!! Woot, woot! You are climbing stairs!! You are loved and appreciated, always remember that.
so good to hear from you. Congratulations on your progress, that is all great stuff. You are in my thoughts and prayers often. Thanks for posting. DAF