Gene sequence hiccup

The paraffin slides of my tumor that were saved from one of my surgeries in 2009 are no good to use for the gene sequencing. Believe it or not, they do not contain enough tumor (cancer). How ironic.

Dr. Schraeder (my oncologist) and Dr. Krasna (the surgeon) will look at my latest PET/CT scans to determine if some viable tumor can be obtained using the least invasive needle biopsy procedure. They (and I) are quite reluctant to "disturb" anything inside me using anything more invasive. Go figure.

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Sunday bloody Sunday

Definitely one of the worst days I have had in a long time. I slept most of SunDAY and couldn't sleep SunNight. Tired, achey and slightly nauseous. What a combo. Shouldn't have taken that six weeks off :)

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Mike's statement

Mike making a statement (in "henna") on my shoulder. Kinda sums it all up.

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Silas Marner's visit

Aka "Stinkweed" aka Ilan E. came to visit for a couple of days. It was a dual purpose visit to see his daughter as well. We had a ball. Soccer games, eating etc etc. What else is there ? Thanks for the visit Elkon.

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July 4th 2011 fireworks in Annapolis

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Chemo 14 (Round 7)

I have to say that when I look at the post title I sure have had a lot of chemo. But you know what ? The alternative is worse !

After a wonderful six weeks off my return to chemo was pretty uneventful. All is well with me in chemo land. The vitals, blood work etc etc.

I also had a blood draw for my complete gene sequencing. I will know in about three weeks whether the tumor sample they have here at St. Joe's will work for the sequencing. Lets hope it will.

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"The Fish" swam in for a visit

Well he actually didn't swim in. He flew in. For those who don't know, "The Fish" is my good friend and fellow UPS pilot Allan Goldstein. We had a great time but too brief. Safe travels Al Fishticles.

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More head carvings

Today I had another Basel cell skin cancer removed from my head. All I need now is an eye patch an a parrot !

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Max's birthday

Today is Max's 14th birthday (in human years). In doggie years he is about 70. Even though he is quite deaf and will soon be blind we still love him unconditionally. Live long and prosper Mr. Gomez, Lootrecht, Mr Von Schnable, Luca Toni, Trechtobal, Maggie, Maxwell Gene, Hiss (pronounced Issss), Muffin, Bear, Muppy, Maxine, Handsome Man and Basil .

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Fiver eating

Our bunny Fiver (aka Bunsen Von Bunadril) happily eating until she hears a noise (aka a fart). Runaway !

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