May 28, 2010 | Uncategorized
(keep reading…)I was put in touch with a genetic counselor at Stanford Medical Center. She wanted to present the whole idea of testing, educate me on all the ramifications of it, and then let me make an informed decision. I liked her approach and...
May 26, 2010 | Uncategorized
(the story goes on…)My mom's medical history has always alarmed my doctors. She was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 44 and died ten days after her 46th birthday. She was so young! My whole adult life, doctor visits have held much...
May 17, 2010 | Uncategorized
(my journey through cancer… continued…)As my doctor finished the colonoscopy he stated that he wanted to talk to us before we went home. Alarms were going off in my somewhat drugged, foggy mind. This can't be good was the most prevalent...
May 3, 2010 | Uncategorized
(the next part of my story…) “Is this an outpatient surgery?” The surgeon was trying not to smile as I asked what Ilater realized, was a most ridiculous question. “No,” he said. “You can expect to stay in the hospital three to five or more...
Apr 25, 2010 | Uncategorized
(more of my cancer story…)"There's a healer in the house tonight." the speaker was shouting. "What's his name?" The crowd began to exuberantly reply with the name of the special guest when they seemed to catch themselves...
