Tag Archives: cancer

Acupuncture, Radiation and other Areas Outside my Comfort Zone

Posted on November 18, 2016 by Alan

Nothing deep and philosophical in today’s post.  I’m tired and it is, alas, more of a process piece and update.  But, read on to see how you might be able to help out in a tangible way over the coming … Continue reading →

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Why can’t some people just keep their mouths shut?

Posted on November 4, 2016 by Alan

The human condition amazes me. I don’t know why, but I’m still constantly floored by the compulsion so many people have to fill a silence with inane chatter that makes no sense.  Sure, maybe they are trying to “help,” but, … Continue reading →

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It really IS all about the parking.

Posted on November 15, 2015 by Alan

Here we are, several treatments, scans, tests and appointments later and, unfortunately, the cancer continues to grow.  Both the CT and tumor markers show increased cancer activity.  All tumors seen in the previous two scans have increased in size. There … Continue reading →

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Some Cancer Wisdom from The West Wing

Posted on September 7, 2015 by Alan

Anyone who knows me at all knows that I absolutely LOVE The West Wing.  In one episode (in which the Surgeon General declared marijuana to be relatively harmless), the following exchange takes place: “Let me ask you this: red meat … Continue reading →

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50 Weeks

Posted on July 30, 2015 by Alan

August 11 will mark one year since my last HIPEC surgery, this time, at the hand of Professor Aviram Nissan, who is currently heading the Department of Surgical Oncology at Sheba Medical Center. I had the opportunity to meet with … Continue reading →

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At what age does a cancer patient achieve adulthood?

Posted on July 27, 2015 by Alan

There was a brief segment on the news last night about a 16-year-old boy in northern Israel who is rejecting chemotherapy.  He apparently ran away from the hospital and, since then, a court has ordered him to undergo treatment against … Continue reading →

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Chemo is like a box of chocolates…

Posted on July 22, 2015 by Alan

So, here I am, Wednesday after a Chemo Monday, and I don’t feel so crappy.  Maybe it’s because I’m looking forward to having my 5-FU unhooked in a few hours.  Maybe it’s because on Monday I was given my meds … Continue reading →

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Serenity Now

Posted on July 10, 2015 by Alan

Today, I communed with nature. In an effort to encourage healing of both body and spirit, I took some time to sit outside and do what I so rarely do: relax and simply be in the moment, appreciating what was … Continue reading →

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Back in the Saddle

Posted on July 9, 2015 by Alan

This past Monday we set out to Hadassah Hospital to begin a new round of chemotherapy.  After a solid breakfast we hit the road and, I’m pleased to report, parking wasn’t all that bad.  Of course, that could be because … Continue reading →

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It’s summertime, and you know what that means…

Posted on June 29, 2015 by Alan

Good afternoon. Yesterday I went to see my oncologist who reported that which we already knew: the cancer’s back and I need to get ready for another few rounds in the ring.  Luckily, I’m in pretty good fighting condition, weighing … Continue reading →

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