Category Archives: Cancer Journey

My Personal Cancer Journey — Let the Radiation Begin

Yesterday I began my radiation program. Everything seemed innocuous enough. The procedure took only about 30 minutes and simply involved a large machine circling me while I lay there, keeping as still as possible. When I returned home, I proceeded … Continue reading

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My Personal Cancer Journey — Undecided

Now we are undecided about what to do next. My oncologist agrees that we should suspend my chemotherapy for several weeks in order to attack my adrenal tumor with radiation. We will begin that program on Monday and have the … Continue reading

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My Personal Cancer Journey — A Radiation Program

Yesterday I met with a Radiation Oncologist to discuss the idea of irradiating my adrenal tumor which seems to be defying the trend of my other cancer tumors and growing larger. He explained that adrenal tumors are not usually of … Continue reading

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My Personal Cancer Journey — A Brief New Direction

My latest round of tests produced very mixed results. All my lung tumors continue to shrink. The bone lesions in my hip, my spine, and other locations are basically the same as before, but, at this point are not problematic. … Continue reading

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My Personal Cancer Journey — Nosebleed Saga

Nosebleeds are a side-effect of the Avastin medication that I have been taking since January. Until recently the nose bleeds consisted of dried blood in my nostrils every morning. When I woke I would blow my nose and sometimes get … Continue reading

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My Personal Cancer Journey — No Radiation Yet

My scheduled chemotherapy was postponed yesterday, since my oncologist had no recent blood tests to determine if I could handle the strain. My hemoglobin has been fairly low lately and that is always a concern. I will have the chemo … Continue reading

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My Personal Cancer Journey — A Snowbird’s Farewell

All farewells are bittersweet. Mine is less so. Although I loved the weather in Florida, and I loved missing the relentless winter that Rhode Islanders experienced, I am not sorry to leave. The reason is that the past four (4) … Continue reading

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My Personal Cancer Journey — What a Relief!

Needless to say, I was extremely anxious as yesterday approached since I knew that many decisions would be made based on the information I received. My blood pressure in the infusion room, prior to my visit with the doctor was … Continue reading

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My Personal Cancer Journey — In Anticipation

Don’t you hate when you look forward to a significant event or activity and then it doesn’t turn out to be as important as you thought it would be? Monday has the potential to be that kind of day. We … Continue reading

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My Personal Cancer Journey — Radiology Reports

I picked up copies of my latest CT Scans and MRI’s, along with radiology reports for those scans so that I can send them to my RI cancer doctor. Although some of the language of the reports is beyond me, … Continue reading

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