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 6/19/2009 05:23:00 AM
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...
6 Comments:
Mark,
Is this a "new" tumor, or is it the old one with a re-occurence? Also, is the one in the spine a new one or, again, the old one coming back? Just curious.
Either way, Mr. Mark with the "new look" -- we're confident that doctor will get rid of all that stuff!!! You just keep that wonderful attitude, brave and courageous treatment schedule, and we'll be right behind you praying all the way!!!
Tell Big Monkey he has not written to me on FB... hmmmm...did I do something to offend him??? lol
Take care...we love ya!
Mary & all the Gregory clan
Mary,
I requested your friendship, but you have to accept me as your friend first. My name on Facebook is Velike Ludorije because they wouldn't let me join as Big Monkey. :(
We are so sorry about this news. Keep a head up, all "3" of you. Our hearts are with you.
love,
Willis and Cheryl and Riley
Mary,
Unfortunately, they are both new, indicating a spread of disease. A "collection" I do not want...
-Mark
Willis,
Thanks for the comment.
-Mark
Mark and Laura.....Great for you two to do what you did and enjoy the evening -- sounded like fun! (that Big Monkey just wouldn't let you two have an evening alone, would he). Just because he is now my friend on FB, doesn't mean he controls everything....lol! Hey Big Monkey -- give Laura and Mark some space!!!!
Mark, you know you have faced these types of hurdles before, and you can face them again! Let those docs do their thing and your friends and family will do their thing -- keeping the faith and praying fervently on healing your body!
In the meantime, try to keep Big Monkey out of trouble and don't let him boss you around too much. He did send me a nice note on FB, though. Underneath, he is a nice guy...just has to be tough on the outside, huh!
Keep us posted Mark...I check your blog page every day. If you're not up to blogging (especially with your details), then just send a quick update message through Big Monkey....
Love you guys...
Mary & Bill Gregory and all the Gregory Clan
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