Trip To The Mayo

It was a PET scan, but I closed my eyes and pretended I was on a lie-flat flying somewhere good. When the machine ejected me, I was still in Rochester, MN.

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Halloween Bone Scan

A radioactive injection followed by a bone scan seemed appropriate for Halloween. Glad to learn tumor is too small to be visible.

Categorized as Cancer

Treatment Options

Discussed different treatment options with my oncologist. I’m grateful I feel good and there are promising options.

Time for Gratitude

Celebrated over grilled cheese sandwiches and beer at Longfellow’s. We had been to my oncologist and agreed to resume drug therapy because my tumor is waking up: the therapy could work for years. As a student, I celebrated poor grades, good grades less so. Grateful for good healthcare.

Stress then Contentment

On this chilly day, made my quarterly visit to the cancer center. Afterwards, I headed to our local Japanese eatery. Contentment prevailed as I slurped tonkotsu ramen. As I finished, my nurse phoned to let me know tumor continues to be undetectable. Reprieved for another quarter.

A Medication Vacation

Lupron, ready to be injected. I like to travel at least two months each winter. Part of that time my partner, Dwight, travels with me. The rest of the time he’s back at work while I continue the adventure on my own. Next week, Dwight arrives at the end of his career, and hops on…… Continue reading A Medication Vacation