My wife set this site up for me so that I could blog about my experiences from the time that I had major, life-saving surgery on August 25, 2017, through… Why write?Read more
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To Operate or Not To Operate: That is the Question
Even before Teresa started chemo in October, she wanted the rest of the tumor, and her cervix, out. Before chemo seemed the best opportunity — the tumor was very small.… To Operate or Not To Operate: That is the QuestionRead more
Supporting a Loved One Who Has Cancer
I’ve read a lot of different articles about how to best support someone who has cancer. When/when not to visit. What/what not to say. And so on. I took the… Supporting a Loved One Who Has CancerRead more
Clarification of Last Post (Re: Thoracentesis)
Due to some apparent confusion / misunderstandings and questions we’ve received, we decided I needed to post a clarification. When I shared that the fluid was cancer free / no… Clarification of Last Post (Re: Thoracentesis)Read more
Thoracentesis Follow-Up
Teresa’s thoracentesis procedure on 12/14 went smoothly. The radiologist removed 1.3 liters (about 5.5 cups) of fluid from around Teresa’s right lung. She recommended that Teresa have the other one… Thoracentesis Follow-UpRead more