Finally. We start chemo on Monday. It has been such a painful and difficult wait, and the frustration has been taking its toll. But the good news is that we have an appointment with the Napa oncologist on Friday for a review of the latest test results and a “chemo orientation class.” A lot of […]
We got up at 5 AM today to go to UCSF for mom’s bladder surgery. After a bit of a delay, we met with the surgeon. He told us that he saw the pathology report from Friday’s biopsy and feels that it was not wise to move forward with the planned surgery. He felt it
We had an early morning, leaving the house at 6:30 AM to wind our way through SF’s dark, wet streets to UCSF’s Helen Diller Comprehensive Cancer Center. Today was the last (we hope) in a series of tests to confirm the diagnosis to ensure the chemotherapy plan is on target. It was a CT-guided biopsy
After a day of CT scan and a bone scan, I took mom home yesterday. She was pretty exhausted from all the back and forth and then the drive home. I decided to take the Golden Gate Bridge and 101 home so we could enjoy the beautiful views of Mt. Tam and the wine country
I have spent copious amounts of time over the last couple weeks online scouring information about urothelial (transitional) cell carcinoma. I am grateful that at least I know where to look and can quickly sift the bullshit (flaxseed oil + cottage cheese as a treatment for malignant bladder cancer!) from the science. I search every
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We met with the uro-oncologist (a specialist in cancers of the urinary tract) at UCSF today. Both she and her fellow were very patient and compassionate, and were very detailed in their information. She explained the current planned treatment protocol for chemotherapy. She is very familiar with the oncologist that my mother knows in Napa
Bad news from our last visit to the urologist at UCSF. After almost a full day of lab and radiological tests, we learned that the cancer has metasticized, which means it has spread. Her doctor, a surgeon, referred us to a urologist-oncologist (a urologist with a specialty in cancer). Our appointment — after I called
In the midst of re-decorating our living room and having a hard time finding just the right sofa. Meanwhile, other decisions…for today a comparison of clear glass lamps. I like them because they are light and airy and contemporary, and they can outlast my fickle taste in colors.
One of my favorite features of Canadian House & Home is when they compare very similar products across different price ranges. Here is my own take on that: eclectic chandeliers design by VivaTerra VivaTerra – Lotus Flower Chandelier – $329.00 contemporary pendant lighting design by Pottery Barn Capiz Pendant, Pottery Barn –
A friend posted this article on Facebook. Articles like this always have an impact on me. Perhaps it was growing up with the vulnerability of having a single, sickly parent. Perhaps it was watching said parent struggle to come into her own – and who sometimes still struggles against the perceived expectations of others. The
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