Radiation treatments, that is. Today's treatment was also delayed as two machines were down for the count - pretty unusual, I've only seen machines out-of-order due to scheduled maintenence up to this point but I guess they have to be pretty cautious when they're dealing with these types of machines (I know *I* want them to be cautious when they're aiming them things at *me*).
Afterwards, I went and got my head shaved again. It was really starting to look fuzzy. The hair is still thinner than usual and a little thicker around the ears so it looks a lot better now. It should start coming in a lot thicker and more even over the next couple of weeks given that I've finished chemo tho I haven't decided what I want to do w/it long-term - still kinda diggin the smooth, shiny look :)
When I spoke to Dr. M yesterday he told me that Friday would be his last day at MSKCC; he's moving to the medical center at the University of Chicago. Defititely a loss for MSKCC, I'm glad he was there for me. We discussed my surgeon, Dr. B, and he said that if he had esophageal cancer, he'd fly back from Chicago to be treated by him. Everyone says Dr. B's the best.
Finally, next Monday I am scheduled to meet w/Dr. I to discuss what's next in terms of scheduling evaluations and the surgery. Will keep you posted on that.
--Dr. D
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On August 23rd 2006, I was diagnosed with Adenocarcinoma, a rare cancer of the lower esophagus and upper stomach. This blog is dedicated to my battle with that cancer.
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8 comments:
Although I'm sure waiting is a pain, I don't blame you for wanting the radiation machines to work properly! Sorry to hear you are loosing one of your Doctors as your "team" seems to be doing a great job for you. I'm sure you will continue to be well taken care of by your other doctors. Looking forwrd to seeing you (and your shaved head) in Florida soon.
Sounds as if you are doing well for this last week, just hope it keeps up..look forward to your being home...weather here is great..Sorry you lost one of your Doctors but it seems he has been with you when you really needed him..4 more days..that sounds so good...Will call later this week
Mom
Hey man, sorry to hear about the delays but, as you know, almost nothing is perfect. Also, you seem to be handling delays with paitience. Finally, don't worry about the shaved head and the U.V. rays for your vacatioin, because I have already bought you sunblock 45(ha,ha). I am looking forward to seeing you.
Seeeeeeeeeeeya T
Hi All - losing Dr. M is bad for MSKCC (tho I'm sure they'll find a top-notch replacement) but really won't affect me so much as my radiation treatment will pretty much be done by the time he leaves.
The delays are no big deal, I just get to sit around and read a bit more - just seems that these final few treatments are fighting me tooth and nail :)
cheers,
--Dr. D
Congrats will soon be in order, for being done with the radiation. That's great. Not that I have a lotta say in the matter, but I like your look better with the hair :-) especially bearded and otherwise hairless, you 'minds me of the evil Spock from one of those old STOS episodes. Not bad, but not my image of you :-)
Enjoy the warm down in Florida - it's 80 down there today which is a lot nicer than the frigids we've had up here the last few days.
It'd be nice to see you, post radio, at a Strollers meeting ... in the meantime feel good and start growing that hair!
I agree. Bringing the hair back will help you shed (ha) the whole Lex Luthor/Dr Evil vibe you've got going.
dave
curm/dave - u guys just haven't seen it enough to get use to it. Evil Dr. D definitely works :) Plan to get my head shaved just before heading to FL and will see how the family adapts.
Looking forward to getting to a strollers meeting but it may be a while still depending on how scheduling works out. Definitely plan to stop by m/so soon.
--Dr. D
I like the evil look, but I would wouldn't I....
jerry
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