Monthly Archives: May 2009

October 23, 2008 “Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow.” -Albert Einstein It’s 4:30 in the morning.  Tears flow from my eyes as the news of yesterday floods my mind.  Another x-ray confirmed a new mass on the … Continue reading →

September 13, 2008 “We live in a wonderful world that is full of beauty, charm and adventure. There is no end to the adventures that we can have if only we see them with our eyes open.” -Jawaharlal Nehru Another … Continue reading →

“A person who has never owned a dog has missed a wonderful part of life.” -Bob Barker Just some thoughts about Cain… Ask anyone who visits my house, or has known me for some time and they all know to … Continue reading →

July 2 When I left my job, which now seems like ages ago, I was embarking on new beginnings, which didn’t include cancer. I have to say this has taken the wind out of my sails.   I know I should … Continue reading →

A 5.0 fairly well demarcated lung mass was present within the left caudal lung lobe.  The preliminary biopsy results indicate that this is a bronchoalveolar  carcinoma with evidence of local lymphatic invasion.  Cancer!  The word is as dark and empty … Continue reading →

Aside from trying to keep Cain calm, his recovery is uneventful.  I’m grateful to have him in my life, and breathe a sigh of relief that there were no complications. In order to remove the lung lobe, his ribs were … Continue reading →

Thursday, May 8, 2008 Cain’s surgery went well without complications.  The lung lobe, as well as a nearby lymph node were removed and sent into the lab for histology.  Results should be available next Monday or Tuesday.  Cain will spend … Continue reading →

It’s May 8, 2008.  It’s a 90 minute ride to Ft. Collins, a ride that goes much too fast. We meet with Dr. Withrow, Dr. Biller and a handful of other people (my apologies to those whose names I’ve forgotten). Dr. … Continue reading →

“Courage is simply the willingness to be afraid and act anyway.” -Dr. Robert Anthony The last couple of days are a blur.  I make an appointment for surgery and proceed to bounce back and forth.  After numerous calls to Dr. … Continue reading →

It’s now been about 3 weeks since that first x-ray.  Dr. Ray Cox at Deer Creek  has offered to remove the lung lobe and I feel confident that he can do it, though the thought of anesthesia frightens me.  Cain … Continue reading →