Owner: The Journal of a Prizefighter URL:http://journalofaprizefighter.blogspot.com Join Date: Sat, 08 Dec 2007 09:08:24 -0600 Rating:0 Site Description: 27 year old survivor of Hodgkin's Disease shares his experiences following two stem cell transplants. Site statistics:Click here
living now conference presentations 2008-05-04 14:40:00 Transplant survivors and their caregivers can learn about the latest post-transplant research and information at the National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP)'s page, Living Now Conference Presentations. The presentations
are quite helpful. Read more:conference
in the news 2008-05-03 18:36:00 Measles in U.S. at Highest Level Since 2001Virus Kills 22 Children in Eastern ChinaThe Short End of the Longer LifeYou Name It, and Exercise Helps ItDumb as We Wanna BeAs Gas Costs Soar, Buyers Flock to Small CarsDoor Keeper on 79th St. Keeps Stories of Queens is a great story! Considering my interest in the bridges, I found it really revealing.Beijing Air Terminal Goes All Out for the GamesAngola Allows Chinese Ship to Dock, but Not Unload Arms for ZimbabweTibetan Envoys Head to China for Informal TalksPhilipp von Boeselager, Who Attempted an Assassination of Hitler, Dies at 90Iron ManOn Sunday TV, One Hot Race Fuels AnotherThe Shrinking ElectionOverkill and Short Shrift
day +261 2008-05-08 15:53:00 I just spent the spent about the past two hours doing some maintenance work on my blog. There were a couple of links that were dead, so I got rid of those. I also reorganized a few of the categories in the sidebar as well as added a few new banners. I didn't expect to spend so much doing this but that's how it goes generally. Once I find something that needs to be fixed, then I find something else and it just goes on and on.Consequently, I haven't been able to do some of the other things that had on my agenda for this afternoon but the day is still young. The past few days I've been working with the committee to make the necessary last minute changes to the upcoming MSKCC newsletter, which looks really good.While I was down at Sloan for one of our meetings, I stopped by Rick's office
thanks mom marrow donor drive/donor garden 2008-05-08 12:18:00 The National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP) has launched the Thanks Mom Marrow Donor Drive. Its hope is to bring 46,000 people to the National Registry in just the two weeks surrounding Mother's Day.During this campaign, costs to join the Registry are covered for the first 46,000 who join! So please sign-up!In addition to this initiative, the NMDP has set up a new online resource called the Donor Garden. It is an online community where people can share their stories of survivorship and show support for the NMDP effort to save lives.Bloggers can help spread the word with this neat widget.There's also a version for those on Facebook.Please help to spread the word! Read more:marrow
, drive
in the news 2008-05-08 12:02:00 Burma: How You Can HelpSupport for Clinton Wanes as Obama Sees Finish LineTV's Pundits Pronounce Judgment: It's OverPins and PandersAfter 60 Years, Arabs in Israel Are OutsidersAmid War, Afghanistan Builds Its First National Park
what does one say? 2008-05-07 21:54:00 Hodgkin's Lymphoma survivor, Jennifer Willey, continues to have a very difficult time with the complications caused by GVHD following her allogeneic SCT. I just read her latest blog post dated May 6th. I don't really know what to say but to state the obvious: that I'm thinking about her during this unforgiving and unfortunate situation. However, I'm finding this to be inadequate. It has been far too difficult to come up with anything more poignant and uplifting to tell her. What does one say after reading such news?Jennifer needs our support. Please leave a comment on her blog.
alese coco - fight 2 win campaign 2008-05-07 21:11:00 Today marks the one year anniversary of the passing of fellow prizefight
er, Alese Coco, who was a remarkable inspiration to me and so many others suffering from cancer, in particular Hodgkin's Lymphoma. By sharing her profound and courageous story, she gave so many renewed hope.Her family and a coalition of both impressive individuals and organizations have come together to establish the Alese Coco - Fight 2 Win Campaign, which will focus all its resources on finding a cure for Hodgkin's Lymphoma.If you're unfamiliar with her remarkable story, please check out her blog which her parents continue to update.
lls stem cell transplantation education programs 2008-05-09 19:04:00 The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's telephone education series has two recent programs available for download in audio and text format.Stem Cell Transplantation: Current Trends and Future DirectionsAudioTextNew Perspectives on Stem Cell TransplantationAudioTextFor more information on programs about lymphoma, leukemia, and myeloma, click here.
frida kahlo 2008-05-11 17:21:00 I spent most of Saturday in Philadelphia with Barbra. While there, we visited the Philadelphia Museum of Art to see its grand exhibition: Frida Kahlo. Wow, what a show! Before seeing the exhibition, I knew nothing about Frida Kahlo though she's a very famous Mexican artist and the wife of the noted muralist, Diego Rivera. Had I not accepted Barbra's invitation to visit Philadelphia, who knows when I would have learned about Frida Kahlo. Both her work and personal story are compelling and I left the exhibition very impressed by this remarkable artist. If you go, I recommend listening to the audio guides which are included in the price of the tour. For those such as myself who know very little about Kahlo, the guides are invaluable.
cancer news 2008-05-11 17:18:00 "We cannot change the cards we are dealt, just how we play the hand."-Randy PauschDying of Cancer, but Full of Life Lessons
stupid cancer gala nyc '08 2008-05-11 17:14:00 I'm Too Young For This is hosting its second annual Stupid Cancer gala in NYC in June. Click the banner above for more information.
in the news 2008-05-11 16:01:00 The Rise of the Rest is a great read! After reading this, I'm curious to buy his new book, The Post-American World.The Upside of Being Knocked AroundPragmatic Politics, Forged on the South SideBlack Community Is Increasingly Protective of ObamaI Am EvolutionThe Dangers of the DeltasTiger Stadium Faces Partial Demolition Amid Opposition
celebrate livestrong day 2008 2008-05-13 11:14:00 Today is LIVESTRONG Day.This morning I attended a celebration of the fifth anniversary of the Ralph Lauren Center for Cancer Care and Prevention at Marcus Garvey Park in Harlem. In honor of the Ralph Lauren Center's amazing work in Harlem and LIVESTRONG Day, Ralph Lauren (a famous son of the Bronx), Lance Armstrong, Mayor Michael Bloomberg, Dr. Harold Freeman, and Dr. Harold Varmus of Sloan-Kette
day +268 2008-05-15 13:04:00 Yesterday morning I had my monthly checkup with Dr. C-M. It went very well.My counts were fine: HGB - 14.4; WBC - 5.9; Platelets - 284. I received the second dosage of the Hepatitis B vaccine as well as the first of the Hepatitis A vaccine series.Since starting the reimmunization process about one month ago, I've been trying to educate myself so I checked out the website of the Center for Diseas
to some, the bronx is (still) burning 2008-05-15 12:28:00 Strangely, a few days ago I was excited by the recent NYT article, Borough Gets Scant Notice for Hospitality. And then yesterday, I found If the Bronx Builds (and Updates) It, the Tourists Will Come which excited me even more though I must say I was surprised to read the harsh, insensitive thoughts of one commenter, who said:better idea not to waste one cent designing the bronx website. most of t
snickers feast 2008-05-15 12:06:00 I had seen parts of this as individual commercials, but had no idea until just a few days ago that together they make up one short movie.I love the Asgard line in the beginning. Even Asgard can be found by GPS.
day +273 2008-05-20 13:09:00 During the past several days, I've been spending a significant amount of time planning my trip. I've managed to book reservations for lodging and transportation for the first -half of it. Presently, I'm working on Washington and Oregon. California was a late addition to my itinerary. Glacier National Park and the Pacific Northwest have always been first on my long list of domestic destinatio
cancer news 2008-05-20 13:08:00 Jon Lester, the 24 year old Boston Red Sox pitcher who made a heralded return to the mound last season after a bout against Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma, pitched a no-hitter last night. WOW! Amazing!Doctors: Ted Kennedy Has Brain Tumor Google Releases Google Health for Medical RecordsCancer Drug Sales Could Hit $80 Billion by 2011: IMS
tomorrow's therapies today 2008-05-20 13:07:00 The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is hosting a free telephone education program titled, Tomorrow's Therapies Today: Clinical Trials for Leukemia, Lymphoma & Myeloma, on June 11th from 6 - 8 pm EST. Read more:tomorrow
in the news 2008-05-20 12:17:00 How Obesity Harm's A Child's BodyGermany Debates Subsidies for Solar IndustryIn the South, a Force to Challenge the G.O.P.The Story of Obama, Written by ObamaShe Just Might Be President SomedayFor Israelis, an Anniversary. For Palestinians, a Nakba.The Birth of a Nation, 1948Fixing the MilitaryTugboat MinuetPark Slope: Where Is the Love?
9 month anniversary 2008-05-22 10:31:00 Yesterday marked 9 months since my allo transplant in August.I spent the first-half of the day taking photographs at Manhattan's northernmost tip, Inwood Hill Park, and then across the river at Wave Hill in the Bronx. Below are some of the images I captured from Wave Hill yesterday. These are some of the best macro shots that I've taken thus far and am really pleased with how they came out.
the brooklyn bridge turns 125 years old 2008-05-22 10:23:00 The world famous Brooklyn Bridge turns
125 years old this week. My dad passed by the Bridge last night and told me that multicolored lights are hung on and below the Bridge illuminating the East River to mark its birthday. He said it saw an awesome sight.To celebrate this occasion, there will be four days of festivities in Brooklyn beginning tonight. Learn more about this anniversary here. Read more:bridge
memorial day weekend 2008-05-27 13:03:00 On Friday, I went to the American Museum of Natural History to check out the exhibition, Water: H20 = Life. This show ended yesterday, so I was eager to see it before it was gone.On Sunday, I attended my first Yankee game of this historic last season at 'The House That Ruth Built' with Bob, Duncan and Nellie. We had fantastic seats. The weather was perfect. And most enjoyably, the Yankees rall
in the news 2008-05-27 11:55:00 Mars Lander Transmits Photos of Arctic TerrainMars Lander Prepares for 3-Month Digging MissionWhy Didn't We Listen to Their War Stories?The Last DoughboyCrazy EnglishThe Snare of PrivilegeAppeasement's Taint Is All in HindsightMisreading the Arab MediaCosts and Delays Mount for Replacing Yankee Stadium Parks
day +286 2008-06-02 20:28:00 I've been having some problems with my Internet connection during the past couple of days, so this post was delayed a bit. I'm hoping to get this intermittent problem solved very soon. At the same time, I must confess that since I'm usually online for hours each day, it's quite refreshing to have a reprieve from the some times frightening grip that my laptop can have over me. Though I enjoy blog
day +295 2008-06-09 20:27:00 Boy, it's just toasty throughout NYC and the Northeast. Just too hot. I didn't go outside the entire weekend and today.Today was spent working mostly on the details of my summer trip now that I'm back online. There's still a bit for me to do with regards to this trip, but I'm making progress.While in Seattle, I plan to catch two Mariners games. It so happens that they'll be playing the Yankees
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