Thanks to good friend, David Fletcher, I just received 158 pages that chronicle my life with cancer. Jill and I, after consulting with our medical oncologist, Dr. Andrew Pippas, have decided to make the long trek out to Houston, Tex. for a consultation with their genitourinary team. I hope to be able to meet with [...] [...]
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Today is the first day of spring, 2012. As the pollen falls and bursting buds imbue the world with color and fragrance, I’m contemplating my future. This is day two of my latest round of scans, the windows into my body and the prognosticators of my chances for survival. One hour in a clacking, thumping, [...] [...] I’m in the infusion suite at the John B. Amos Cancer Center. Sirius Deep Tracks channel coming through my headphones, needle in my arm pumping fluids in advance of tomorrow’s MRI with contrast. I’m in my favorite spot in the southeastern corner of the room. I guess it is my writing spot, because when I’m [...] [...] What a difference a day makes! My surgical wounds are coming along beautifully, I got to spend an hour or so at the office yesterday and I got many hours of blissful sleep last night. The sleep was deep, healthful and pain-free. Nothing short of spectacular! Have you ever been to Bed, Bath and Beyond? [...] [...] First of all, let me say at the top of this post that with the passing of T. Sam Rawls, the sun will have to work harder to light this world. The loss of Sam’s bright light of goodness, wit and character will create a sense of community sadness that will be hard to get [...] [...] |
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