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Monthly Archives: January 2012
CT Scan & Upcoming Tests – 25 Jan 2012
CT Scan this past Monday Jan 23 went fine. Had my weekly blood tests in the morning and they used a new vein in my hand (the vein is not new, it was just never used for blood tests and it … Continue reading
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Bone Marrow Biopsy – 22 Jan 2012
Last Thursday, Jan 19, was my 4th Bone Marrow Biopsy in a year and a half - woohoo! Good times. They don’t get any easier or more fun and each time they hurt equally as bad as the last one but they … Continue reading
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Surgical Consult – 18 Jan 2012
Monday, Jan 16, was my surgical consult. The surgeon, Dr. McGregor, laughed when I told him that this neck biopsy (my second) was like having 2 tailors working on the same pair of pants! He said there shouldn’t be any problem in matching up … Continue reading
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Health Update – 12 Jan 2012
Where to begin? Ok, here’s the synopsis: there is an enlarged lymph node on the left side of my neck. What it is, why it’s there, what does it mean and what do we do about it are essentially the questions we … Continue reading
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Tagged cll, enlarged lymph node, gene mutation, hematologist
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Research Studies – 9 Jan 2012
We all know the importance of research studies and how they help better understand diseases, their progression, their side-effects, their complications, their prognostic, find ways to manage them, come up with new drugs to treat them and hopefully give the … Continue reading
How to Help – 6 Jan 2012
Often people are at a loss as to what they can do or say to help out someone going through a life-threatening illness or chronic life-changing issues. Here are some suggestions according to my own personal experience: Stay in touch … Continue reading
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Support – 5 Jan 2012
They say that half the battle is in the attitude. Sure, I agree, as your choice of attitude in a challenging situation determines the level of stress you put yourself through and how much energy you expand. However, the other … Continue reading
Happy New Year? – 3 Jan 2012
It’s been a while since I last blogged – I just haven’t had the energy or motivation. Year in review? 2011 sucked. 2012? Who knows – ask me in a year. I’m exaggerating, 2011 hasn’t been all bad, obviously. There … Continue reading
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