Category: Health

The Time I Was Denied Entry to China and How I Got In

I’m in Shanghai’s Pudong Airport about to board a Korean Airlines flight to Seoul. It’s not my choice to go to South Korea today. I would rather go to Japan. I actually have a ticket to Japan (Fukuoka), leaving at about the same time as my Seoul flight. But if I try to board the…… Continue reading The Time I Was Denied Entry to China and How I Got In

Long-Haul Journeys

Almost a year ago I learned I have high-grade prostate cancer. I’m surprised I’m not discouraged by surgery, radiation therapy, and the possibility of further therapies including chemo. My desire to travel is undiminished. 39 daily radiation sessions got in the way of a trip to Hawaii in January 2017. Instead, I planned a trip to…… Continue reading Long-Haul Journeys

Pacing the Halls

I’ve paced the halls of Methodist Hospital daily for two months. Nothing would function without recent immigrants, constantly cleaning.

Google Thinks I Work Here

Google has decided I work at Methodist Hospital because I go there every weekday. Eight more days and I “retire” from radiation therapy.

Categorized as Cancer

Muffin Man

Muffin Man at Methodist Hospital bakes the best muffins right on the premises. I succumbed to a frosted carrot cake muffin and a cappuccino.

Pre-Radiation Walk

Walked the halls of Methodist Hospital past conference rooms. I’m grateful I’m not in there staring at PowerPoint slides.

Massive Door

I walked through this massive door and got on with my day. Seven radiation therapy sessions literally under my belt, thirty-two to go.

Categorized as Cancer

Radiation: Day 1 of 39

Today is day 1 of 39 with this rotating around me. It delivers radiation (linear accelerator) and performs 3D imaging (CT). I’m grateful.