We have World Cup 2014 hats* to sell! If you buy a hat, you get a FREE ticket to a world cup match! Get a chance to see the USA take on Africa's best in Ghana, the world's best player Cristiano Ronaldo and his Portugal team, as well as the heavily favored, 4 time world cup winners Germany featuring Mesut Ozil, Philip Lahm, Bastian Schweinsteiger and company!
The dates for the matches are as follows:
6/16, 19:00, Natal, Brazil-USA vs Ghana
6/22, 15:00, Manaus, Brazil-USA vs Portugal
6/26, 13:00, Recife, Brazil-USA vs Germany
Should the US win the group or finish 3rd or 4th (scenario 1), you can see:
6/30, 17:00, Porto Alegre, Brazil-USA/Germany/Portugal/Ghana vs Belgium/Russia/South Korea/Algeria
Should the US qualify second (scenario 2), you would see:
7/1, 17:00, Salvador, Brazil-USA vs Belgium/Russia/South Korea/Algeria
From there, you could see a quarterfinal of any of those teams from scenario 1 vs 1E/2F in RIO on 7/4.
From scenario 2, you could see those teams vs 1F/2E in Brasilia on 7/5.
Teams in groups E and F include France and Franck Ribery, Samir Nasri, and company, Argentina and Lionel Messi, Carlos Tevez and others, Switzerland, Nigeria, Ecuador, Bosnia Herzegovina, Honduras and Iran.
Still with scenario 1, you could see a semifinal Belo Horizonte on 7/8. Following scenario 2, you could see a semifinal in Sao Paolo on 7/9.
Likely semifinal candidates include Germany, Portugal, France, Argentina, Brazil, Spain, Netherlands, England, Uruguay, Italy. They can appear on either half of the draw, pending results.
Don't take a chance! Get your hats and tickets. Category 2 for all matches.
Email me if interested and please don't post questions here. Thanks.
Friday, December 6, 2013
Tuesday, December 3, 2013
The latest battle plan
My scans are scheduled for Monday December 9th and my needle biopsy is scheduled for Wednesday December 11th.
My next chemo session is scheduled for Thursday December 12th. Hopefully I will be getting the Alimta and Avastin again as my latest 24hour urine protein test was 240 (a good number).
The needle biopsy results will be sent to Champions Oncology (of MouseSkin fame) for another round of "exome" sequencing tests. I have no idea what that word means!
Carpe Diem.
My next chemo session is scheduled for Thursday December 12th. Hopefully I will be getting the Alimta and Avastin again as my latest 24hour urine protein test was 240 (a good number).
The needle biopsy results will be sent to Champions Oncology (of MouseSkin fame) for another round of "exome" sequencing tests. I have no idea what that word means!
Carpe Diem.
Thursday, November 21, 2013
Chemo 20 (Round 8)
Had a good chemo session today. Blood work was normal and protein in my urine was normal. Phew! I got both the Alimta and Avastin today. I have lost a few pounds (weight wise) but nothing a couple of "good" restaurants won't cure.
I plan to get re-scaned on December 9th and my next chemo here in Baltimore will be on December 12th. Hopefully, somewhere between these dates I will get a needle biopsy done of the tumor and send the specimen away for exome sequencing (genetic testing).
I plan to get re-scaned on December 9th and my next chemo here in Baltimore will be on December 12th. Hopefully, somewhere between these dates I will get a needle biopsy done of the tumor and send the specimen away for exome sequencing (genetic testing).
Someone has to tame these lions!
Carpe Diem.
Friday, November 15, 2013
Lest you think I have run away!
How is this for timing! Taken in October 2013 at Hwange National Game Park , Zimbabwe.
Carpe Diem.
Friday, November 1, 2013
Chemo 19 (Round 8)
Just had my chemo done here in Johannesburg, South Africa yesterday and am heading back to Bulawayo, Zimbabwe today Friday November 1st.
The treatment went fine but once again, the protein in my urine was very elevated. I am at a total loss to understand why the figure is so high as I have been off the Avastin since July 19th! I did get the Alimta and my blood work was fine and my weight stable.
My Zim plans have changed because of these medical developments. I will need to have a needle biopsy fairly soon and then get a full gene sequence done with the tumor sample obtained. From there they will be able to determine the next round of drugs that will be ideal for me.
I will follow up this post with a few more details about why I need to put my Africa plans on hold but for now, enjoy this sunset.
The treatment went fine but once again, the protein in my urine was very elevated. I am at a total loss to understand why the figure is so high as I have been off the Avastin since July 19th! I did get the Alimta and my blood work was fine and my weight stable.
My Zim plans have changed because of these medical developments. I will need to have a needle biopsy fairly soon and then get a full gene sequence done with the tumor sample obtained. From there they will be able to determine the next round of drugs that will be ideal for me.
I will follow up this post with a few more details about why I need to put my Africa plans on hold but for now, enjoy this sunset.
Carpe Diem.
Wednesday, October 16, 2013
Into Africa
It's that time again. I am off to Zimbabwe and Southern Africa today. I could be there 3 weeks or longer...
I am pretty excited as I have now rented my own place. It's on a really nice quiet street in Hillside. It comes fully furnished with domestic help and I have inherited 2 Bullmastiff dogs named Insiza (named after a Zim river) and Towla (named after a Zim village).
I'm looking forward to seeing my friends there and visiting the Zimkids Center. I also plan to check out a few new bush lodges. Maybe even head to the eastern highlands of Zimbabwe.
I will be having my next chemo treatment in Johannesburg on October 31st.
Carpe Diem.
I am pretty excited as I have now rented my own place. It's on a really nice quiet street in Hillside. It comes fully furnished with domestic help and I have inherited 2 Bullmastiff dogs named Insiza (named after a Zim river) and Towla (named after a Zim village).
I'm looking forward to seeing my friends there and visiting the Zimkids Center. I also plan to check out a few new bush lodges. Maybe even head to the eastern highlands of Zimbabwe.
I will be having my next chemo treatment in Johannesburg on October 31st.
Carpe Diem.
Wednesday, October 9, 2013
Chemo 18 (Round 8)
Today went smoothly. My blood work was good and more importantly, the urine protein test showed a marked improvement. I still only received the Alimta and next treatment (October 30th) I will be getting both the Alimta and the Avastin.
Speaking of next treatment, It will be in Johannesburg, South Africa. I leave for Southern Africa October 16th and plan to stay a couple of weeks.
Carpe Diem.
Speaking of next treatment, It will be in Johannesburg, South Africa. I leave for Southern Africa October 16th and plan to stay a couple of weeks.
Carpe Diem.
Wednesday, September 18, 2013
Chemo 17 (Round 8)
Yes indeed, it’s that time again. If you are keeping score here is the summary:
35 radiation treatments
89 chemo treatments
28 various scans
2 port installations
1 port uninstall
2 “talc” procedures
Numerous hospital visits both routine and non routine and…still around after 5 ½ years.
Carpe Diem.
35 radiation treatments
89 chemo treatments
28 various scans
2 port installations
1 port uninstall
2 “talc” procedures
Numerous hospital visits both routine and non routine and…still around after 5 ½ years.
Carpe Diem.
Tuesday, September 10, 2013
Bulawayo accommodation
With regards Bulawayo, Zimbabwe accommodation I am looking for a well appointed/ luxury/ up class townhouse in a secure community. Two bedroom, two bathroom, located in the Khumalo/Suburbs general area for year long rental. Furnishings a plus. Top dollar paid for right rental.
If you have a property in mind or know of anything available please let me know. I would really appreciate it. Feel free to spread the word.
I am also looking for a car. Something like a Honda CRV 4WD.
Email me at: asuskin@hotmail.com
Carpe Diem.
If you have a property in mind or know of anything available please let me know. I would really appreciate it. Feel free to spread the word.
I am also looking for a car. Something like a Honda CRV 4WD.
Email me at: asuskin@hotmail.com
Carpe Diem.
Friday, September 6, 2013
And the word is……….
from my oncologist following my latest scans; “Scans overall stable. No significant change”. While I am truly thrilled with this I just wish this shit would go away! However, the alternative to all of this is worse.
There is also an ongoing issue with the elevated protein levels in my urine. This is as a result of the side effects of Avastin. My last dose of Avastin was July 19th. My past 2 chemo sessions I have only received the Alimta and will also skip the Avastin at my next chemo session on September 18th. While this is not ideal, it is the only way for the protein levels to return to normal. The other downside to continued elevated levels of protein in my urine is kidney damage. Not great!
There is also an ongoing issue with the elevated protein levels in my urine. This is as a result of the side effects of Avastin. My last dose of Avastin was July 19th. My past 2 chemo sessions I have only received the Alimta and will also skip the Avastin at my next chemo session on September 18th. While this is not ideal, it is the only way for the protein levels to return to normal. The other downside to continued elevated levels of protein in my urine is kidney damage. Not great!
Now, which way is New York City?
Carpe Diem.
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