Latest Test Results

As part of my ongoing quarterly cancer screening, I had an endoscopy performed last Friday (12/14/07) . After the procedure, the doctor said that everything looked clear and open and that she didn't expect there to be any nasty surprises from the biopsy - I just got a call from her and the tests came back clear (i.e. - no cancer detected) which is a big relief. I have an appointment on 1/2/08 with Dr I to discuss the test and things in general - I'll post a message about that once its happened.

The night before the test, I did get a bit anxious. I went out w/some friends from work for a drink but later that evening, it got to me. Truth is, I'm not particularly afraid of being told bad news so much as having to pass it on to my friends and family - luckily I'm clear of that for this round. I have one more quarterly screening in March and then I go to semi-annual screenings for the next 4 years - sword of damocles time

Overall, I've been doing well since my last post. Min and I went to Greece in October and we had a lot of fun (and a bit of drama :p), a lot of food, and a lot of pictures that I've been inflicting on people ever since. At work, I have been able to slowly ramp up my participation and am now fairly busy once again. I was even offered a new position w/a different group to re-architect their entire system from the ground up and lead the re-implementation - it was actually quite an exciting offer but I decided to stay w/my current group because 1) I really enjoy the work I'm doing and 2) I really like the people I'm working with; particularly how supportive they've been through everything.

On Friday, Min is taking me to the opera and, w/a bit of luck, I intend to stay awake the entire time :) . Saturday, I will be flying home for Christmas but it'll be a short trip and I'll be flying back on Wednesday because on New Year's Eve, I will be starring as the Lone Ranger in the Stroller's First Night production of 'Heroes' (along w/my co-star Superman); it should be pretty funny, perhaps even intentionally so (but I'll take what I can get) - if you're down maplewood way, drop on by.

Well I reckon that's enough for this time,

see ya space cowboy

--Dr D (waiting-to-see-if-anyone-knows-where-the-above-quote-is-from)