I am in here.
I just received a letter from a former professor of mine at Vanderbilt. We’ve kept in touch over the years, but our last exchange of letters was about 5 years ago. He asks how I am. How in the world do I write back and say, “Hi, glad you’re all okay, I have cancer”? That’s … Continue reading Answering a letter
NPR: The Burdens We Can Bear In those minutes or hours or days that we’re able to carry the weight of this disease, that’s when life happens. I know that, in the end, my burdens will become too heavy. But I don’t see that as a failure. This isn’t a contest or a race. We’re … Continue reading qotd
Esophageal Cancer – Page 8 Prevention methods for esophageal cancer It is not always possible to prevent esophageal cancer. However, certain lifestyle changes can reduce a person’s risk of developing this disease. These include: Quitting smoking. Tobacco smoke contains carcinogens that damage the DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) that regulates cell growth. In addition, smoking is a leading cause … Continue reading Just in case you weren't paying attention before.
Keeping in touch — through the blog. Whether or not this gets read is secondary to me. I am beginning to realize that my worst days happen when I am too much in my own head. I worry about no-things. I fear I will never be able to eat again (tube feedings are still a … Continue reading Touch
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