neutrophils still low yesterday, so no chemo yet. also no montana trip. maybe a couple days at the oregon coast instead, this weekend. (plan E.) they’ll be re-testing her neutrophils monday (8/11). if they’re up, val will start chemo again tuesday. if they’re still not up on their own, then Continue Reading
I will not offer cancer a biscuit
i will not offer the cancer a biscuit. i will not pull out a chair. i cannot spare a blanket. my body will keep cancer awake all night. i will play loud music. my heart will take against cancer and leave every time it tries to talk. i will dance Continue Reading
Hazel Rand
I will tell you that today was Hazel’s memorial service. And that should impart some kind of information to you. So that you can picture the buffet table and the BBQ pork. The outside tables set up at a friend’s house. The cooler of Coors Light. The smokers over by Continue Reading
Oh! One other thing!
As a postscript to our most recent hurried conversation, Val added this tidbit from TerriSue: Apparently the Apomab people – that’s her trial drug – have decided to ditch the placebo part of the trial and give everybody the guaranteed real deal drug from here on out!
pop quiz
Pop quiz! One question! Ready? 1. Define neutrophil A) A type of water rat native to the Pacific Northwest B) Extract of quinoa; commonly used as an ingredient in protein bars C) An impediment to a predictable schedule D) A type of white blood cell Did you guess answers C) Continue Reading
Curiosity saves lives: an invitation
It has been a very peculiar week. A week that changes things. There are moments when i am feeling that old work ethic tug to sit down and really sort through it all. Try to understand the implications of each event in succession. But the truth is, i just don’t Continue Reading