I've started this site as a means to keep family, friends and co-workers updated on the status of a brain tumor that I was diagnosed with on August 23, 2006. It will certainly be a work in progress, but I hope that it will provide people with relevant information and feedback. Note that I don't claim to have the expertise of a Doctor, this site just reflects my opinions and personal experiences.
posted by Mark at 10/04/2006 10:26:00 PM
This blog still represents my medical updates, but it has assumed another function - to help other patients with the same or similar conditions, or anything to be determined to be cancerous. Treatments for different types of cancer will vary a LOT, but some items MAY be common. I do occasionally inject (<-too many medical treatments) some posts about my other activities, for reader entertainment (hopefully). I may be late, or not report something, but rest-assured that I probably have a photo of it! :) On delays - seemingly random acts. I strongly desire to keep this site up to date, but other events may take priority and create delays. I wish I could clone myself ;), but the technology is not here yet. A very quick summary...
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Fantastic news. He looks great!
ScottW
Yeaaaaa, GO TIM-MAY!!!!
Amy and I were starting to think since Big Monkey found a friend, there was too much monkey love goin' on and he was slacking on his updates!
Love the patch. You look like a pirate, matey!
Laura, Karl and Big Monkey - Thanks so much for keeping us posted on Mark's progress. We are all pulling for him here at E&T, and you both are in everyone's hearts and thoughts. Anne Marie Huggins
Mark,
good to see you up and around. Looks like they are keeping you busy which is probably a good thing. If they don't, I have a feeling that a number of electrical "adjustments" could be made to their facilities without their knowledge. Thanks to everyone for keeping us posted. We check this blog a lot to see how everyone is doing. Recover quick!
Laura and Mark, Thanks for the update. My Mom has been filling me in after her conversations with Laura as well. We continue to think about you and are happy to hear things are going well. We keep checking in daily. Lots of love being sent your way! Lisa and family!!
It's so good to see Mark "hard at work" in his progress to get better. We know he is trying very hard to go forward and we all are with him during this forward movement.
Before we know it, he'll be home with Laura, Big Monkey, Karl and the newly added "family member" (whatever the new name is).
The Gregory Clan continues to pray for Mark and ALL his family and friends while this healing takes place.
Much love,
Mary and Bill
Good going Mark!!! Cathy and I are relieved for you and Laura. You are still in our prayers.
Steve & Cathy
Mark,
That "video game" you're playing in the photo is not going to improve with a larger monitor or additional electrical "enhancements." You look like you have the hang of it already, anyway.
We here in Colorado don't really understand the monkee thing or yours and Laura's preoccupation with Penn State's football team. Isn't Papa Joe 120 years old or something. Give it up, man!
You look great in the pics, but honestly, we prefer the cat. He looks as though he misses you! His sitting style is great!
Too bad Marg is so computer challenged. She actually demanded the other day that I "write" her, whatever that is??? I'm supposed to send photos or something. (She still has vinyl records at home -- did you know that? -- of Frankie Avalon and The Letterman. Maybe we could sell them on e-bay.)
I like this blog thing, but really, I can't be trusted. I could just rave on all night.
We sincerely hope you're feeling better and coming up to speed. I can relate on a small scale, as after an auto accident of a few years back I definitely was compromised. I couldn't put together full sentences, and forgot words, appointments and sometimes whole conversations. I did wonder if I would ever "come back" and I did, although it took some time. It's hard to wait for these things to occur, especially when you're not all that patient, which some would describe me as.
As to those as*****oles who "liked me better when I didn't talk so much" (because I couldn't really talk properly right after the accident, damnit!) -- well, they're kind of on the second page now, if you get my drift! I DID remember who they were!
Keep the faith and love from
Bill and Cheryl in Colorado
Ahoy Matey. Captain Blue Beard hear from PSU. Anxiously awaiting the PSU-Michigam game while sipping on a little rum. Glad to see you up and around. The eye patch thing has got to go. Looks like you are in line to get into Chumleys! Well, happy to see you making your way back. Hope to see you soon. Keep strong and work hard. See you soon.
Geo and Leah
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