Not every ribbon is pink
On February 23, my wife Sarah got sick on the way to school, sick enough that we had to pull over to the side of the interstate. But after a few minutes she was felling better and insisted that we go...
View ArticleCancer and my dog:Treatment begins
Going forward with these diaries, I am going to try to be more informational and less emotional. The initial shock has worn off and I hope I can communicate more clearly. So let me give you the...
View ArticleCancer and my dog: Lomustine
We left off three weeks ago when the vet had given Rubi a shot of L-Asparaginase to kill off the tiny tumors that covered her skin. It worked so quickly it took me by surprise. By the afternoon...
View ArticleCancer and my dog: And so it goes
Rubi's blood work this week shows that she is now anemic and her liver function is declining due to the affects of the lomustine. Her protein level is high as well as the globulin level. This is...
View ArticleCancer and my dog:Poor man's agility training
Rubi's blood work showed her to be in good shape for this month's chemo dose so she got it Monday. I have plotted all her blood test results from the beginning to current on a spreadsheet so i can see...
View ArticleCancer and my dog: Rubi is gone.
The Monday before Memorial Day, Rubi was fine. Her blood tests showed good and she got her chemo, lomustin. On Thursday morning, I found tiny lumps on her legs and we sent cells for biopsy but we...
View ArticleGovernor Hogan of Maryland has Stage III lymphoma
Maryland Governor Hogan announced today he has an advanced and aggressive Stage III Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma. Hogan, 59, was sworn into office in January after winning an upset victory over then-Lt. Gov....
View ArticleWhen an esteemed organization; The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry...
Some of you here know of my plight. Cancer survivor with Sjogren's Syndrome and accelerated tooth decay needs implant dentures. After more than a year of fundraising on Go Fund Me and Indie Go Go...
View Article3/22/16 ~ Today's TILT! (THINGS I LEARNED TODAY)
March is Women's History MonthToday is American Diabetes Association Alert DayAs Young as You Feel DayNational Agriculture DayNational Goof-off DayNational Sing Out Day National World Water DayThe...
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Community Quilt for Puddytat
Yesterday, the community was devastated to hear that Puddytat has been in treatment for Hodgkin's Lymphoma. Chemo is very, very rough — as she said in her diary:I’m finally home, kidneys back to...
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Community Quilt for Puddytat - Round 2
Our friend, Puddytat, is in treatment for Hodgkin's Lymphoma. Chemo is not an easy ride, by any means. We want her to know that we are with her, holding her in good thought, and sending her healing...
View ArticleKitchen Table Kibitzing - Wednesday Vet Edition
As I write this, I just returned from my first veterinary oncologist visit with my boy, DC. It seemed like he was having skin issues, thinning fur, licking a lot; and then we noticed a sore on his...
View ArticleTwo months today
It is two months today since the worst day of my life. Worse than election day 2016. Worse than inauguration day 2017. Two months ago I lost my husband, bridge partner, companion, soulmate, caregiver....
View ArticleFDA approves a second gene therapy drug to treat lymphomas
Short diary to report breaking news on the front of fighting lymphomas with gene therapy:The Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved the second in a radically new class of treatments that...
View ArticleToddler who beat cancer serves as flower girl—to a bone marrow donor who...
In a world where so much is terrible or getting worse, it’s important to take time for a feel-good story every now and then. This one comes courtesy of 3-year-old Skye Savren-McCormick, known to her...
View ArticleJeff Bridges has announced he has been diagnosed with lymphoma
Shut the fuck up, 2020. This I will not abide.xI’m profoundly grateful for the love and support from my family and friends.Thank you for your prayers and well wishes. And, while I have you, please...
View ArticleGardening hazard: toxic manure
If you are into gardening, odds are you are very careful about what you do with your soil. Composting is a good way to recycle nutrients back into the soil. Adding manure can be an especially good...
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