“First line”, two words that implicate the potential of a “second line”. It conveys a manner of description that anticipates a backup plan, and possibly a backup to the backup. As cancer metastasizes, what would be an appropriate visualization? Is it a movie like scene... Read More
More “Pain in the Butt” Treatment Plan 2016-09-01
We met with the oncologist on September 1 to review the biopsy results. Based on the biology of the cancer cells, the doctor recommended hormone therapy to be my first line of treatment. The regimen will be as follows: (1) Zoladex injection (monthly) – to suppress my ovaries. This will put me... Read More
The neighborhood, food, and a weekend of visits
A long post with pictures! We could call it self-assurances, or perhaps painting facades. Nevertheless, we thought some pictures and introduction to our neighborhood would intertwine well a post about the weekend of visitors. Some family and friends have, lovingly, been concerned if being here... Read More
Cognitive biases
we are all susceptible to a formidable array of decision biases. There are more of them than we realize, and they come to visit us more often than we like to admit. ~ Dan Ariely, The Upside of Irrationality This update devolves into a lengthy one with too may quotes and our little daily... Read More
“Pain in the butt” 2016-08-25
The biopsy last Thursday went well. The procedure was done by a specialist (intervention radiologist). We met with the doctor before the procedure. The “mysterious” doctor had a mask on. Based on her eyes, forehead, her voice and her smooth, perfect-looking hands and nails, I... Read More