Category Archives: Updates

The CAT scan results didn’t turn up anything nasty. We didn’t think they would, but it’s nice to have that confirmed.  If I had it to do over I probably would have skipped this test.  After the very positive results … Continue reading →

We just got the results of the biopsy from the endoscopic ultrasound. The results were negative!  There were no cancer cells! I will still need the stomach surgery to remove any possible microscopic cancer cells, but the biopsy not finding … Continue reading →

Today I went in for another endoscopic ultrasound test. This is the test where they take a garden hose with a camera taped to the end of it and cram it down your throat. And they say doctors don’t have … Continue reading →

Today I completed my first round of chemo. Picard is taking a well deserved vacation from me, which he totally deserves.  He will probably spend time on some tropical island, or perhaps just hang out in a drawer at Pacific … Continue reading →

God I love big boys with toys. And Dr. Tseng, the surgeon we interviewed today, has all the other boys with toys beat.  No mere cool black helicopter or Maserati for him.  He uses a robot, which you can see … Continue reading →

As I mentioned previously, if aliens infect Earth with a deadly virus a high white blood cell count could immunize me from their dastardly intentions.  Being immune I would be free to mount a super hero offense, saving humanity. I … Continue reading →

There are times in this treatment process where it’s difficult to find much that is funny or even amusing.  This is particularly true after the Super Duper Chemo treatments. Since the Super Duper treatment last Wednesday I’ve felt pretty awful. … Continue reading →

Now that I’m nearing the end of the chemo it’s time to give serious thought to a final choice of a surgeon. We’ve already narrowed it down to two.  Dr. Cook and Dr Tseng. Dr. Cook is a traditional surgeon … Continue reading →

Yesterday I had the third round of super duper chemo.  This will be the last super duper one for the first series.  After this, I will have several more Picard refills to do, then I’ll be done with round one. … Continue reading →

We went in to get Picard refilled again.  My blood work was great.  The red blood cell count is back to normal and those pesky white cells are still looking good. Those $5999.99 white cell booster shots seem to do … Continue reading →