My Diagnosis
2005 had been a very rough year for our family. My father had become ill and spent 3 months in an intensive care unit, until we lost him in August of 2005. I spent just about every day at that hospital...
View ArticleKeeping Demons at Your Back
When I was diagnosed my treatment protocol was one week of chemo then three weeks off. I repeated that for four treatment cycles initially and then had some maintenance treatments every six months for...
View ArticleWhy I Do What I Do
I am conviced that there are so many “reasons” for my leukemia diagnosis and more importantly, there are reasons that have drivien me to do the things that I have done as a result of my diagnosis. I...
View ArticleFrom Where I Sit
I am in a pretty good place; physically, mentally, emotionally, however you would like to measure “good place”, I think I am there. My health is now excellent, but my diagnosis left me with a keen...
View ArticleWords You Long to Hear
(and say) Just wanted to share one small blurb of an email that I received last week from a friend who was recently diagnosed. These are words that every patient lives to be able to say. And everyone...
View ArticleA Little Bundle of BIG Courage
One look into the eyes of this child and you will be swept away. Read her story and you will be amazed that such strength and courage can come in such a small package. My good friends Tim and Midge...
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Hit Me Again
I had an appointment with my oncolodoc the other day. This one was at my request because some of my Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia symptoms that reappeared a few months ago and were previously tamed by...
View ArticleRound One Decision Goes to – ME
Today’s Rituxan infusion went off without a hitch. My favorite nurse took good care of me and we actually finished a little earlier than expected. Rituxan needs to be infused very slowly with me to...
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