Game On.
A couple weeks ago I was telling a friend that I’m tired of the scans and wanted to get on with battling this disease. Well, it’s on! The diagnostic scans…
I Don't Recall Volunteering
This week started on a high of good news about my arm. We are now going forward with tests as we prepare for treatment. I’m not generally comfortable with short…
Good News – A New Definition
Good news, it seems, is all about perspective. One person’s terrible news is another person’s good news. When our adventure began, it took just a single appointment with a doctor…
Confirmation of Neck Diagnosis and Room for Hope
I hit a point in the past week where I just didn’t want to answer the phone. I see the message light indicating voice mail and I hold my breath…
Just when you think you've had all the scans…
There’s a point when you think, “Hey, this is it. I’ve had ALL the scans. I’ve hit all the biggies: biopsy, CT, MRI, X-ray, ultrasound, PET… those are all of…
How Many Pathologists Does it Take to…?
Pathologist #1 – the biopsy. At the time of the biopsy of the mass in the gland, we knew the both were going to be removed. The biopsy would drive…
There's a Kumquat in my Neck!
When I lived in Orlando after college, they had an annual parade call the Queen Kumquat Parade. It was the brainchild of a local newspaper columnist. Sort of an alternative…
Cold Hands and Resetting the Path
My hands are often cold. I suspect it is for that reason that my hands are often tucked away somewhere – tucked under my legs when sitting, in pockets, tucked…
Changing Gears
I started this space to track progress on the quilt I am making, having decided to teach myself to quilt a while back. Other things happen, though, and I have…
Lessons 5 & 6: Monkey Wrench and Jacob's Ladder
Having conquered squares and a bit of triangles, the next few lessons are to practice these new skills. So we have more triangles and squares. Most of the time is…