On Thursday, November 16, 2017, I had a PET Scan. It revealed that the Multiple Myeloma has been contained. The bone marrow transplant procedure was a success. I am finished with my tenure at the Houston Methodist Stem Cell Transplant Center and will move back to long-term “maintenance” care with my original oncologist. … Continue reading My Favorite PET
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Free At Last!
After 35 days of isolation (17 in the hospital and 18 at home)…I’m free! Perhaps, I should qualify…I have restrictions on food, travel and contact with others, but mostly, I’m free. My version of stem cell transplantation was “autologous”, meaning they used my stem cells that were harvested back in early June. That means that … Continue reading Free At Last!
Released!
On Friday, July 14, I was released from Houston Methodist and came home. After 17 days in the hospital with half of that in isolation in my room, it was a great feeling. Although at home, I’m still in isolation for another month or so. Anita has sterilized everything, so that my exposure is minimized. … Continue reading Released!
Medical Whack-a-Mole
Last year, upon observing the puffy varicose veins on my legs, one of my grandkids pointed out that my skin looked like Lasagna. After studying it for a couple of seconds, I had to agree. My veins are particularly gnarly and, if it’s hot and I’m on my feet, they’re really gross. I ignored them … Continue reading Medical Whack-a-Mole
Independence Day and a New Birthday
The heavy-duty Chemo treatment happened on Wednesday. Two days later I received my own stem cells, newly regenerated, without the pesky cancer cells. Friday, June 30, 2017, became my “new” birthday. I’ve never been particularly wary of germs. I’m one of those who will contentedly eat food that has fallen to the floor, or … Continue reading Independence Day and a New Birthday
Medical Stuff
The adventure began just before Christmas 2016. After a fall, I had an MRI that revealed three tumors, the largest of which had eaten a chunk of my right shoulder blade. Interestingly, the doctors found the scapula tumor to be inconsequential compared to a smaller one on my spine that seemed to be ready to … Continue reading Medical Stuff
How Cart Surfing Saved My Life
This story was originally written on December 30, 2016 Males of a certain type, know the glorious feeling of taking three powerful steps and launching oneself on the handle of a shopping cart. There is a thrill that comes from sliding your feet along the polished concrete floor, seeming to defy gravity…a little like forward … Continue reading How Cart Surfing Saved My Life
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