about commenting on the blog
2008-02-24 18:58:00
A few people have mentioned to me that the "comment" marker at the end of each post is either missing or has been replaced by overlapping yellow and green circles. I'm working to get this problem fixed soon, but in the meantime just click the yellow-green circles to comment. For those whose browsers don't show the circles, just place your mouse's arrow between the post's time and the envelope icon and click. The comments page should upload immediately thereafter. Sorry for the inconvenience.
snowing in the park
2008-02-22 15:40:00
The first major winter storm to hit NYC that dumped significant snow fall came today. The following pictures were taken at Joyce Kilmer Park (just about 3 blocks east of Yankee Stadium) in the Bronx.
another prizefighter blog
2008-02-22 14:39:00
I Made Cancer "MY BITCH!" is the latest cancer blog that I added to my list. It's by Ryan, a really great and talented guy, who is one of my many Hodge friends on the WebMagic Forum.
young adult cancer workshop
2008-02-22 13:53:00
In cooperation with Cancer Care, Fertile Hope, The Sam Fund, Children's Brain Tumor Foundation, The Ulman Fund, and I'm Too Young for This, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society will present a free educational workshop titled "Cancer in the Young Adult" on April 10th in NYC. Topics will include Fertility Issues, Legal Issues, Psyco/Social Issues, a Patient Panel and a Caregiver Panel.Click here to learn more and/or register.
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cancer news
2008-02-22 13:51:00
Comorbidities Affect Benefit of Conditioning Intensity for Stem Cell Transplants
in the news
2008-02-22 13:40:00
Ancient "Devil Frog" May Have Eaten Baby DinosaursGene Studies Confirm "Out of Africa" TheoriesObamamania Verges on Obsession I found to be both humorous and intriguing.When the Magic FadesDonors Worried by Clinton Campaign SpendingPlaying the 'Fair' CardMissile Strikes a Spy Satellite Falling From Its OrbitArab Leaders Say the Two-State Proposal Is in PerilA Plan for a New Riverfront Park Faces a Struggle
6 months out
2008-02-21 15:37:00
Despite the blanket of clouds across the NYC area last night, I went out on my terrace to observe the total lunar eclipse but I was disappointed. Though I was able to pick out the moon's reddish hue behind the thick passing clouds, it was a challenge. The visibility was just poor. The spectacular viewing that I had hoped for never really came to be. Those damn clouds. . . . One source of delight, however, was being able to identify what I think was the planet Saturn.This afternoon I listened to the LLS teleconference, "Stem Cell Transplantation: Current Trends and Future Directions," which I found quite helpful.And finally, today marks 6 months since my transplant.
template coding fixed
2008-03-11 17:13:00
For those who use Internet Explorer 6.0, my blog should look just fine now.Here's a big shout out to Stratman for his generous help!
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japanese is the language of the blogosphere
2008-03-15 16:36:00
According to a recent study by Techonrati, Japanese is the dominant language
of the blogosphere. In this brief yet insightful video report titled "Blogging Japanese Style" by The Washington Post, click here to see how the Japanese blogosphere is both similar and different from its American counterpart.
day +206
2008-03-14 20:20:00
On Wednesday, I went to my dentist for a cleaning and checkup. All looks well even though I was told at Sloan that a filling had been cracked. Since I had that appointment on Wednesday, the usual day that I see Dr. Roberts, I saw him this afternoon for my weekly psych session. The IVIG treatment, which had been scheduled for this past Monday originally and then, rescheduled for the following day, was scrapped all together. My immune system seems to be doing its daily tasks well enough that the immunoglobulin boost produced from this monthly treatment is no longer needed.On Monday, St. Patrick's Day, I'm scheduled for another CBC as well as the anticipated PET scan that I referred to in an earlier post.In other news, the prints that I had ordered from both Imagekind and Shutterfly arrive
support the adolescent and young adult cancer bill of rights
2008-03-14 19:45:00
Click here to learn more and support the SeventyK.org's campaign for the Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Bill of Rights. Please spread the word!
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cancer news
2008-03-14 19:39:00
Mackey Wins Iditarod Again Thanks to Laura for passing along this great, inspirational story about Lance Mackey, a cancer survivor, who won the Iditarod a few days ago for the second year in a row.
another lymphoma blog found
2008-03-14 18:23:00
The AC Days
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space news
2008-03-14 18:11:00
An Optimistic View of the World is a lovely essay by astronaut, Dan Tani, who returned to Earth recently after a long stay at the International Space Station.Election May Impact NASA's FutureEarth's Final Sunset Predicted
in the news
2008-03-14 17:28:00
I've grown increasingly concerned and frankly, disgusted by the ugly slug fest between the Clinton and Obama campaigns for the Democratic nomination. Most recently, there was the controversy surrounding Samantha Power's characterization of Sen. Clinton as a 'monster' then, Geraldine Ferraro's incendiary comments about Sen. Obama, and most recently the big uproar about the inflammatory sermons of Obama's pastor, Jeremiah Wright.All of this tit-for-tat back and forth squabbling has hurt both candidates, I think, and moreover helped to create a climate in which the so-called Dream Ticket of the two candidates, which has been advocated by some, seems very unlikely to me at this moment. But perhaps most importantly, a continuation of these bitter, low cut blows has the serious risk of weakeni
anderson cooper: cancer survivor
2008-03-19 15:44:00
Anderson Cooper Has Surgery to Remove Skin CancerBTW, I have been thinking a lot more about Obama's big speech since making my post yesterday, so I returned to that post and edited my remarks a bit. There's no doubt that his speech was a tremendous one. Only someone with his unique background and life story could have delivered such a bold and brilliant speech, which in time may spur on some meaningful social and cultural dialogue. However, I do hope that the news media will move forward to focusing more on the economy, the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, and the other great problems that our nation faces. I do think that this ugly controversy is really about judgment not race and though it hurts me as an Obama supporter to admit it, he messed up. His judgment was poor with regards to t
a legend is gone
2008-03-19 11:04:00
Arthur C. Clarke, one of the masters of contemporary science fiction, passed away yesterday at age 90. In addition to being a gifted writer, he was an ardent supporter of scientific advancement and for man's exploration of the cosmos.The literary world has lost a giant and the scientific community has lost a friend.
revlon run/walk for women
2008-03-18 21:29:00
Before heading to bed, I forgot to mention that my cousin, Justin, will participate in the 11th Annual EIF Revlon Run/Walk For Women in NYC on May 3rd. It has grown to become one of the nation's largest 5K fundraising events. To date, the Revlon Run/Walks (LA/NYC) have raised nearly 50 million dollars for cancer research, counseling, and outreach programs. He asked me to make a post seeking more participants and/or donors to his team.Click here to learn more and/or donate for this fabulous cause.
day +210
2008-03-18 18:40:00
Yesterday morning I was at Sloan for a CBC followed by a PET scan. I plan to call Dr. Castro-Malaspina's office on Thursday for results and have noticed since then a slight pressure in my chest. It's probably nerves. Jokingly, I think everyone knows the drill by now.Following the scans, I went up to the larger section of Highbridge Park in Manhattan where I explored the area for the first time. The Manhattan side of the Alexander Hamilton and Washington Bridges sits right in this section of the park, so I was eager to see what photographic opportunities I may find but it's a vast, desolate park (at least in the winter) which I must confess isn't the safest, most comfortable place to be wandering alone.This afternoon I received the prints from Imagekind that I had ordered and I was quit
peeps show 2008
2008-03-22 19:18:00
Oh my goodness, you GOTTA check out this HILARIOUS slide show of some of the many selections that were submitted at the second annual Sunday Source Peeps Diorama Contest.You gotta love this stuff! Oh and yes, Happy Easter too! :)
kudos to the FDNY!
2008-03-22 19:11:00
Brooklyn FDNY Company Holds Blood and Bone Marrow DriveKudos to the FDNY for its efforts to strengthen the National Marrow Donor Program's donor base.Many thanks to Kevin for passing along this story!
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in the news
2008-03-22 18:56:00
Public Health Risk Seen as Parents Reject Vaccines is disturbing but definitely worth reading.Gap in Life Expectancy Widens for the NationHope for Wireless Cities Fade as Internet Providers Pull OutBush Silent, but Others Speak Out on Tibet CrackdownBelgium Forms Coalition Government, Ending StandoffDick Cheney CartoonCost Nearly Doubles For Marine One Fleet is unbelievable!First a Tense Talk With Clinton, Then Richardson Backs ObamaWhy Obama Stands With His ChurchReconciling Black Patriotism, American PrideSpeech TranslationEast and West Part Ways in Test of Facial Expressions is quite interesting. For Clarke, Issues of Faith, but Tackled Scientifically Cheers to one of the most imaginative and thought-provoking thinkers of the late 20th century! In a Warmer Yellowstone Park, a Shifting
(still) no evidence of disease
2008-03-20 18:29:00
On the eve of the seventh month anniversary of my second and hopefully, last stem cell transplant I'm happy to report that the PET scan which I received on Monday came back clean. There's no evidence of disease
. Alli told me that the scan did show that the glass-like coating on my lungs remains but as before, they aren't concerned. In addition, the blood test that I took prior to the scan came back positive for the Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV), which as you may recall I dealt with in the immediate weeks following the transplant, but she stressed that Dr. Castro-Malaspina isn't worried. It may just be an anomaly.She went on to tell me that the strength of my immunity, as Dr. Castro-Malaspina had hinted, is within the normal range. At my last appointment, Dr. Castro-Malaspina brought up the s
day +216
2008-03-24 20:18:00
Thanks for telling me about the peeps segment on Sunday's CBS Morning Show, but unfortunately I missed it and haven't been able to find a video of the segment online. If anyone knows where I can view this segment, please let me know. I'd like to watch it.In searching for it, however, I did come across this funny video from last Easter.In other news, I was at Sloan this morning for a quick CBC. I'll call the office tomorrow for the results.It was a lovely morning in NYC and as I walked without a surgical mask around midtown Manhattan after leaving the hospital, I felt both relieved and encouraged. I didn't receive the curious stares that are not uncommon when I wear a mask. In fact, I felt relatively "normal" once again amidst the bustle of the great city and with a sense of wonder and
senator specter: hodgkin's survivor
2008-03-28 17:15:00
Here's a great interview of Arlen Specter, the senior U.S. senator from Pennsylvania, in which he shares inspirational and insightful details about his battle against stage IVB Hodgkin's Lymphoma which are explained in his new book, Never Give In: Battling Cancer in the Senate.Many thanks to Laura for passing this along.
in the news
2008-03-26 18:16:00
A Boy's Life, Guided by the Voice of Cosmic Wonder Bravo!An 'Astounding Time' for Planetary DiscoveriesSpace Shuttle Completes 16-Day Mission, and LandsKindness of Strangers Benefits Tallest ManObama Related to Pitt, Clinton to Jolie According to the study discussed in this article, Obama is related to six past presidents. Interesting.Hillary or Nobody?As Turmoil Subsides, Tourism in Nepal Surges
day +218
2008-03-26 15:21:00
I made a mistake when earlier I said that I had a bout with EBV. It was the Adenovirus not EBV which I was treated for during the first weeks after my transplant, but it is true that back then at one point a blood test did come back positive for EBV. It, however, proved to be an anomaly because the subsequent tests were negative. It seems to be an anomaly once again. Yesterday afternoon, Alli told me that Monday's CBC came back negative for EBV. They want me to return to the clinic on Monday for a follow-up blood test.Yesterday evening, I was in Highbridge Park on a shoot with three other Flickr buddies (whom I hadn't met before) doing long exposure photographs of the web of traffic around the Washington Bridge, which links Manhattan and the Bronx.It was my first time in Highbridge P
cancer bloggers, wanta get a book published?
2008-04-03 09:25:00
If there are any cancer bloggers
who are wondering how they might get their blog published
into a book one day, then I recommend reading Why Blog? Reason No. 92: Book Deal. It's quite interesting.
conquer the cancer
2008-04-03 09:18:00
My mom told me about this short but very insightful article titled, Conquer the Cancer, in Tuesday's New York Post. In sum, the article's author encourages newly diagnosed cancer patients to become their best advocates; seek support from family and friends; and if necessary contact cancer advocacy organizations for additional help and information.
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lymphoma news
2008-04-03 09:14:00
Family Cancer History Boosts Risk for Hodgkin's Lymphoma Survivors
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