Author: Tom Faranda

The Washington Post had an interesting article today on the relationship Heart Ailments, Depression Linked. Of course it seems to me that developing any serous illness is likely to increase the depression rate. The exact links among heart disease, bypass surgery and mood are unknown. One of the few certainties is that depression after surgery…

Quick health update

Jun 21, 2006

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Finally was able to get scheduled to see the Lymphoma Guru, Dr. Zelenetz. I’ll be meeting with him on July 13th. If there’s a cancellation before the 13th they will see if I can see him before then (appointments are only on Wednesdays and Thursdays).

World Cup soccer joke – at England’s expense

Jun 21, 2006

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I really don’t follow soccer, but enjoyed this little ditty sent to me by my friend Paul McGeown of Northern Ireland: It is just before the England v Brazil match. Ronaldinho goes into the Brazilian changing room to find all his teammates looking a bit glum. "What’s up?" he asks. "Well, we’re having trouble getting…

Beagle makes 911 phone call on owners cell phone – and saves his life

Jun 19, 2006

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Wow! Those beagles are smart. A cute story. A Bite and Bark That Saved a Life Her owner, Kevin Weaver, 34, was in the throes of a diabetic seizure, lying unconscious on his kitchen floor in Ocoee, Fla., when Belle located his phone and chomped down on the keypad, triggering a call. The only thing…

Health update and results of my fitness test

Jun 18, 2006

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Regarding my low white blood cell count, I spoke with Dr. Kewalramani on Friday. He told me to be sure to set up an appointment with Dr. Zelenetz, my lymphoma guru (Dr. K was the transplant physician so the baton gets passed back to Dr. Zelenetz). Dr. K is not too worried about the blood…

“When I’m sixty-four”

Jun 17, 2006

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So Paul (as in McCartney, the Beetle) turns 64 tomorrow (Father’s Day). The NY Times has a cute article on him, including the genesis of the song "When I’m Sixty-four", which was on the 1967 album "Sgt. Peppers Lonely Heart Club Band." So Paul McCartney Is 64. Now What? – New York Times It’s a…

A little Friday humor

Jun 16, 2006

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Last Saturday a young woman semi-streaked the Ireland – New Zealand international match (she left her bikini on). Story and picture are here: Kiwi woman cashes in on bikini dash – OffTheField – RugbyHeaven She was fined for disorderly conduct, and then auctioned off her bikini onlne for 10 times the price of the fine.…

Health update – CBC results

Jun 14, 2006

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Well, no change from two weeks ago. the white blood count is 2.0. I will no doubt get a call from Dr. Kewalramani in the next day or two. I haven’t mentioned this, but all the post-chemo symptoms that had been a bit bothersome – the cracked and nails with ridges, and the loss of…

Quick health update

Jun 12, 2006

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