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Alan Takes a Ride in an Ambulance!

Posted on September 4, 2016 by Alan

Apparently, it’s not old age. Two weeks ago, I reported on my aches and pains and my oncologist’s suggestion that it can likely be ascribed to “getting older.”  Maybe some of it can, but some of it certainly can not. … Continue reading →

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Gratitude for the Mundane

Posted on May 25, 2016 by Alan

I’ve often written that any doctor’s appointment after which I am allowed to go home is a good one.  This past Sunday I got a call from my oncologist’s office to come in that morning (a regular work day here) … 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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The Day of Five Needles

Posted on December 31, 2014 by Alan

Today I visited my oncologist and, I’m pleased to report, that all is fine for now.  As I’ve told anyone who will listen: any appointment after which I’m allowed to go home is a resounding success in my book. Of … Continue reading →

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Help, Even When I Didn’t Know I Needed It!

Posted on November 16, 2014 by Alan

Ever since October 2011, a successful CT scan for me has been defined as one where I am allowed to leave the hospital.  I’m pleased to report that today’s CT was uneventful.  I checked in on time, got my CT … Continue reading →

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Of Meeting Interesting People

Posted on October 27, 2014 by Alan

Yesterday, I took the next step in participating in the “vaccine” study at Hadassah.  Before getting the injections, one needs to get a quick dose of chemo that reportedly has no significant negative side effects.  The treatment, I was told, … Continue reading →

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Of Mini-strikes, Air Travel and Intimidating Fellow Passengers

Posted on May 19, 2014 by Alan

Good morning. Two Wednesdays ago I went for chemo #2 in this round and, while I didn’t get to sleep the morning away as we waited for the meds to arrive, we were able to witness a very short strike/demonstration … Continue reading →

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Status Quo

Posted on April 9, 2014 by Alan

As you may know, this morning was my appointment with the oncologist. The good news is that the chemo I’ve been doing has been holding my cancer at bay. That means the tumors have not multiplied or attempted to take … Continue reading →

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The importance of studying for tests.

Posted on February 11, 2014 by Alan

Urine tests, that is. But more on that later… Yesterday was the start of the next phase of chemo treatment. Having completed a pretty successful round of three treatments over a nine-week cycle, the oncologist declared that my tumors have … Continue reading →

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Old post – Oxycontin and Percocet: Two Great Tastes that Taste Great Together!

Posted on March 20, 2012 by Alan

Originally sent out via email on March 20, 2012. Good morning. So, as smooth as last time’s treatment went…yesterday, not so much. As you all know from previous posts, parking at the hospital is a nightmare.  Patients who need to … Continue reading →

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