Monday, April 19, 2010

what an ash!

any t.s. elliot fan knows the world will end with a bang.

but did you really think your trip to paris would be cancelled because of a volcano?

not exactly the end of the world. but no one wants ash in their creme brule.

it is hard to focus on the story in this country because it has not changed the efficiency of the i-pad in new york city. and you can't make a volcano dance with a star.

but in europe it is a big deal.

thank you for not smoking.

but airline officials are smoking mad, apparently limiting european air space to extraterrestials did not sit well with those in the industry who look at the bottom line as being worth exposing a jet engine or two to volcanic ash.

not a big deal to me at this point. when you are not yet allowed access to a honda del sol, the next flight to brussels is not a high priority.

all i want is a chance to start walking multiple blocks at a time.

sounds like the doctor won't be an obstacle.

he will still not allow me to pick up anything heavier than a check at a restaurant, but walkling is fine.

no driving, but i can be a passenger. as long as the air bag doesn't deploy.

scoreboard to date for those who are turning in late: sigmoid colon gone. 2/3 of rectum gone. smile remains in tact.

got the staples out of the stomach area friday. no swim suit centerfolds anytime soon for yours truly. but if you get an old video of bride of frankenstein you will get a pretty good idea of the handywork.

and now it is on to the tumor board.

tumor board?

conjures some interesting images. kind of a stock exchange for cancers. buy low. sell high. as far as i can tell, my surgeon will take the pathology results before a group of surgeons and oncologists who will then opine on future course of treatment.

i may be a bit skeptical knowing that there is a financial motivator in approving chemo and radiation. and no down side to the board. but off we will go, and the results will be shared with me at my next appointment on the 28th.

i'll find out about air travel to luxembourg at the same time.

i remain optomistic that neither treatment will be necessary. and extremely grateful that i am healing and have avoided a colostomy bag and a more dire prognosis to date.

i will continue to send updates to everyone and appreciate all of the ongoing thoughts and best wishes. it is a tough process, but it all could have been so much worse.

after all, i didn't buy that scenic lot in iceland.

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