Today I met with Dr. Haile (the MRSA doctor). Everything looks good but he wants me to stay on the antibiotics for another couple of months. No big deal.
Then I met with Dr. Alikhan (the Heart doctor). My ECG was good and he has cut back on one of the 2 meds I'm on. The tougher of the 2. In a couple of months we will meet again and after a 24 hour heart monitor, if all goes well, he will take me off of all the meds. Yee Haa Ole.
Carpe Diem.
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Monday, August 24, 2009
Chemo 4 (Round 6)
Another one down and who the hell knows how many more to go! Overall, a pretty good day. My vitals were all good and so was my blood work. The chemo went fairly smoothly and best of all, "Porky the Pig" has put on 10lbs. in a month. Soon I may have to start a diet!
In the afternoon we met Dr. Sadransky (the Mouseman). He briefed us as to where we were with the MouseSkin family and generally what should be happening over the next few months. Out of the 100+ page report he explained 2 relevant and important pages to us in detail. I'll be honest with you, I still have a headache from trying to understand all of this. It's both fascinating and very, very advanced. Lets hope the results will be good. The only interesting and slightly unsettling thing was that he explained to us all drugs have a somewhat limited time of usefulness. Simply explained, the Alimta and Avastin may reach a point where they are no longer helping me. Hopefully that is when they will have the MouseSkin study and trials ready. Plus, there are lots of other options available. Anyone understand these charts? Good luck!
In the afternoon we met Dr. Sadransky (the Mouseman). He briefed us as to where we were with the MouseSkin family and generally what should be happening over the next few months. Out of the 100+ page report he explained 2 relevant and important pages to us in detail. I'll be honest with you, I still have a headache from trying to understand all of this. It's both fascinating and very, very advanced. Lets hope the results will be good. The only interesting and slightly unsettling thing was that he explained to us all drugs have a somewhat limited time of usefulness. Simply explained, the Alimta and Avastin may reach a point where they are no longer helping me. Hopefully that is when they will have the MouseSkin study and trials ready. Plus, there are lots of other options available. Anyone understand these charts? Good luck!
Carpe Diem.
Sunday, August 23, 2009
The celebrating never stops
Diana and I got back to Baltimore after lunch. I got a really funny card from the kids and a dozen red roses from Diana. I was treated to a P.F.Chang dinner that night and it capped off a really wonderful and memorable couple of days. The most enjoyable thing is I'm still here. Thanks to all of you. You know who you are!!!
Carpe Diem.
Friday, August 21, 2009
Friday and more celebrating
Friday was another wonderful surprise for me. My very good friends, Jack and Donna from Connecticut showed up for dinner. Phil and the gang prepared (well, had delivered) a really cool Moroccan dinner. With a beautiful table set and birthday decorations all around we all tucked into a cool variety of dishes. Dessert and cake followed and by the end of the evening I was ready to hurl from eating so much! Another great day.
Carpe Diem.
Carpe Diem.
Thursday, August 20, 2009
What a cool surprise
We got back to New York from London on Wednesday evening. I planned to stay in New York with Phil and the gang until Sunday morning (my birthday). Diana would join us in New York on Friday night and together we would all celebrate my birthday.
Well, to my surprise, Phil arranged for my mom to fly in from Boca on Thursday and she surprised me at Phil and How's apartment. What a cool birthday gift.
Thursday night we celebrated at restaurant around the corner from the apartment. Hannah and Lil joined Phil, How, my mom and me.
Carpe Diem.
ZimKids appeal
Hi All,
In the years since Dennis founded Zimkids, an orphan project in Zimbabwe, he’s struggled mightily not to hit up friends for financial support. But in his efforts to put the group on a firmer financial footing, he’s just been offered a tremendous opportunity that demands that we reach out for help. Globalgiving is an Internet charity site that holds real promise of ongoing financial support to small projects like Zimkids. A month or so ago, Zimkids was selected as a potential participant and we managed to get through their “due diligence.” But to earn a permanent place, we need at least 50 people to donate a total of at least $4000 to Zimkids via global giving over the next month. So we are turning to you all.
Many of you have already been extremely generous with Zimkids, so we are somewhat abashed about holding out the begging bowl. But if you could find a way to make a small donation – even $10 or $20 – and/or pass along this email to family and friends who might be willing to help out, we would be extremely grateful.
Over the past year, the number of orphans Zimkids is feeding has skyrocketed from 60 to 160, at the very moment that food prices have almost doubled. So securing a permanent place on globalgiving.com is incredibly important just now. It’s tax-deductible – and easy, just go to:
http://www.globalgiving.com/projects/zimkids-feeds-zimbabwean-orphans-body-and-soul/
If anyone wants more information about Zimkids, go to the website at:
http://www.zimkids.com
And, again, THANK YOU on behalf of Zimkids and all involved with the orphans of Pumula.
Warmest regards,
Adrian.
Carpe Diem.
In the years since Dennis founded Zimkids, an orphan project in Zimbabwe, he’s struggled mightily not to hit up friends for financial support. But in his efforts to put the group on a firmer financial footing, he’s just been offered a tremendous opportunity that demands that we reach out for help. Globalgiving is an Internet charity site that holds real promise of ongoing financial support to small projects like Zimkids. A month or so ago, Zimkids was selected as a potential participant and we managed to get through their “due diligence.” But to earn a permanent place, we need at least 50 people to donate a total of at least $4000 to Zimkids via global giving over the next month. So we are turning to you all.
Many of you have already been extremely generous with Zimkids, so we are somewhat abashed about holding out the begging bowl. But if you could find a way to make a small donation – even $10 or $20 – and/or pass along this email to family and friends who might be willing to help out, we would be extremely grateful.
Over the past year, the number of orphans Zimkids is feeding has skyrocketed from 60 to 160, at the very moment that food prices have almost doubled. So securing a permanent place on globalgiving.com is incredibly important just now. It’s tax-deductible – and easy, just go to:
http://www.globalgiving.com/projects/zimkids-feeds-zimbabwean-orphans-body-and-soul/
If anyone wants more information about Zimkids, go to the website at:
http://www.zimkids.com
And, again, THANK YOU on behalf of Zimkids and all involved with the orphans of Pumula.
Warmest regards,
Adrian.
Carpe Diem.
Saturday, August 15, 2009
London Town
Cause I been around the world I've seen so many places living the life I've worked so hard to make it trading the world for money stars and power living my life at 100mph - Tinchy Stryder.
Carpe Diem.
Monday, August 10, 2009
***Updates to the blog***
What I have decided to do with the blog updates is update when I have something of substance to say. Granted, someone's substance maybe someone else's bull sh#t. I'm trying as best I can to keep all my family and friends updated with my "progress" in this battle/war. I say progress as I really don't want to think of the alternative!
There are lots of you out there that keep an eye on the blog every day or nearly everyday. For those infrequent viewers, what the hell did you expect? Just kidding. I'm honored and somewhat flattered that people even look at my blog (without getting paid). I have considered the payment option but by using my fortune in Zim dollars.
To all of you out there stay healthy and happy. If something physical bothers you get it checked out. If it's mental, don't tell anyone! I'm kidding. Get help. To my fellow and fellowess pilot friends, blue skys and tailwinds to you all. And now like Aaahnold says, "I'll be back".
P.S. Make comments. I love 'em.
Carpe Diem.
There are lots of you out there that keep an eye on the blog every day or nearly everyday. For those infrequent viewers, what the hell did you expect? Just kidding. I'm honored and somewhat flattered that people even look at my blog (without getting paid). I have considered the payment option but by using my fortune in Zim dollars.
To all of you out there stay healthy and happy. If something physical bothers you get it checked out. If it's mental, don't tell anyone! I'm kidding. Get help. To my fellow and fellowess pilot friends, blue skys and tailwinds to you all. And now like Aaahnold says, "I'll be back".
P.S. Make comments. I love 'em.
Carpe Diem.
I'm off
No, not like bad food! I'm leaving for London tomorrow to spend about 8 days with Russ and the Bass family. Lily (my niece) is coming as well, as she missed the boat trip just a while ago.
Yes, of course I'm going to a football game. Tottenham vs Liverpool on Sunday August 16th. I can't wait to consume all that fine English cuisine. Meat pies, meat pies and more meat pies.
Diana will join me in New York on the back end of the trip for a quick birthday celebration with Phil and the Polskin family. Yes, it's my birthday. Why else would I care. As usual, please send all gifts, monies etc to the Baltimore address!!!
Carpe Diem.
Yes, of course I'm going to a football game. Tottenham vs Liverpool on Sunday August 16th. I can't wait to consume all that fine English cuisine. Meat pies, meat pies and more meat pies.
Diana will join me in New York on the back end of the trip for a quick birthday celebration with Phil and the Polskin family. Yes, it's my birthday. Why else would I care. As usual, please send all gifts, monies etc to the Baltimore address!!!
Carpe Diem.
Sunday, August 9, 2009
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