Tag Archives: Tel Hashomer

Getting Busy

Posted on September 19, 2016 by Alan

Hello! Last week I had my monthly follow up with the oncologist.  Unfortunately, my tumor markers have risen significantly and the results from my CT and ultrasound, both taken when I was recently in the hospital due to my blocked … 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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Of Familiar Roles and Functions

Posted on August 31, 2012 by Alan

From an email sent on August 31, 2012. My people! I’m beginning the draft of this e-mail at 7:14 PM on Thursday, August 30, 2012, nine days post operation, and my third full day at home. I’m not sure when … Continue reading →

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Pre-op

Posted on August 17, 2012 by Alan

From an email originally sent on August 17, 2012. Avid readers will remember that Wednesday was my pre-op day.  As predicted, it basically involved much waiting around, listening to the same things over and over, and telling and re-telling my … Continue reading →

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At long last…

Posted on August 12, 2012 by Alan

From an email originally sent on August 12, 2012. Good morning. After much hand-wringing and teeth-gnashing, I’m pleased to report an honest-to-goodness actual surgery date: Tuesday, August 21st.  The surgery will be performed under the auspices of Prof. Mordechai (“Motti”) … Continue reading →

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Interim Update

Posted on July 26, 2012 by Alan

This is from an email sent originally on July 26, 2012. Good morning, and thank you for tuning in. Since my last update on July 11, lots has happened.  Just not surgery. Avi the HIPEC surgeon has been dealing with … Continue reading →

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