TumorVille

I wanted to take a few moments and post a quick update. Things are going well right now. The past few days have been filled with many highs and lows, peaks and valleys, good times and bad times. [More]

The first thing I realized when checking in to the Mayo is how incredibly well organized they are. The staff are genuinely friendly; from check-in to phlebotomy to MRI and all the technicians poking and proding me in between. With so many patients, you'd think they would be treating us like cattle, ... [More]

After what’s felt like years of waiting, we’re finally on the road. Ironically, the last 2-3 days have felt like a few seconds; a rush of last-minute logistics, a wave of calls; a blur of time. [More]

Steven Seidel, a local personal trainer, took me out for a light workout. After being sedentary for so long and being on narcotics, the simplest of workouts are quite challenging. [More]

On Friday of last week we finally heard back from the Mayo Clinic and the University of Pittsburgh. The Mayo and U of Pitt are well-known for their ability to manage obscure cases like mine. While this is great news, it is also quite confusing. We’re excited because both clinics want me as a ... [More]

We've been waiting this past week to hear from the specialist in Pittsburg I was referred to perform the operation. Today, we were finally able to contact him. My family is overnighting him my medical files. Hopefully we'll have some good news early next week of whether or not he'll be taking me on ... [More]

Friday, August 20, 2010 I was driving home from Oklahoma City to Tulsa. With about an hour left in my commute my back began to cramp and shortly thereafter my right arm joined in with throbbing pain. As I was nearing home I nearly had to pull over and stop as I was flooded with waves of pain. ... [More]