Surgery went well – now we’re on to radiation before coming back to the chemo. 2019 will be a long year.

Okay, so at least to my parents’ house. The surgery was far less invasive than anticipated – which means instead of the two or three nights I was expected to be hospitalized, I just have one. As I write this, I am waiting on the discharge papers. I have a knee brace and a walker, and it hurts to walk. But that’s physical therapy for you. Thanks to everyone for Read More …

Surgery was this morning – and I’m already awake and more lucid than I have any right to be. The mass came out very easily. Almost like peeling it out. We got a clean removal, and there was no vascular re-routing required. I feel blessed – and I’m so appreciative of all the people who have reached out and given me encouragement and support. Physical therapy will start soon – Read More …

At long last, an update. Because there are finally things to update.

An update on where we are with the diagnosis and the treatment – and in every way, things are a little less hairy.

Lots of ups and downs, and more downs yet to come.

So far, so good. I am a walking wet sack of chemicals, and we’re just getting started.