My friend Mick Paine related this story to me today. A gentleman goes into his neighborhood pharmacy and says to the pharmacist: "I’d like some arsenic please." The pharmacist says: "Arsenic – that’s a very dangerous medication. Do you have a prescription for it from your doctor?" the gentleman replies: "No I don’t, will a … Read more
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 … Read more
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).
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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. … Read more
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 … Read more
I have my CBC Wednesday morning and here’s hoping my white blood count will be heading higher. I will also have my medi-port flushed, since it’s been almost six weeks since the last flushing. I was able to get to the gym for eight consecutiave days, and then missed today because of work pressures. I … Read more