CAESAR
Let me have men about me that are fat;
Sleek-headed men and such as sleep o' nights:
Yond Cassius has a lean and hungry look;
He thinks too much: such men are dangerous.
ANTONY
Fear him not, Caesar; he's not dangerous;
He is a noble Roman and well given.
CAESAR
Would he were fatter! But I fear him not:
- Julius Caesar, Act 1, Scene 2
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Friday, January 29, 2010
Cancer Update
I have to admit, updates on my cancer have been few and far between. Since the tumor disappeared in November, all I have had are two additional chemotherapy treatments.
This week, the results of my most recent CT scan revealed that the tumor is still gone. And, as a bonus, my chemotherapy for this month was canceled! It may be that I will go on a quarterly schedule for future chemotherapy.
Next week I will have a bone scan to look for additional cancer. If that comes back clean (as I expect it will) then I am definitely in "maintenance mode" for my cancer treatment.
That is a good thing. God is good, and I'm happy to be on the mend.
This week, the results of my most recent CT scan revealed that the tumor is still gone. And, as a bonus, my chemotherapy for this month was canceled! It may be that I will go on a quarterly schedule for future chemotherapy.
Next week I will have a bone scan to look for additional cancer. If that comes back clean (as I expect it will) then I am definitely in "maintenance mode" for my cancer treatment.
That is a good thing. God is good, and I'm happy to be on the mend.
Saturday, January 23, 2010
Saturday, January 16, 2010
“It says that in Massachusetts, they are willing to elect a guy who doesn’t believe in evolution just to keep the Democrats from having 60 votes.”
So says former Senator Bob Kerry (Nebraska) in this article in the New York Times.
His comment follows a statement by Senate candidate Coakley, "You can have religious freedom, but you probably shouldn't work in an emergency room." She was referring to a law that would mandate that any emergency room worker would have to distribute contraception, even those contraceptives that induce abortions, even if the conscience or religious beliefs of the worker did not permit them to participate in abortion (or contraception).
If I understand Ms. Coakley, she thinks that Christians should not work in an emergency room.
If I understand Mr. Kerry, believing in evolution is required for any candidate seeking to represent Massachusetts in the U.S. Senate.
Mr. Kerry's comment is troubling to me as a Christian. One of the things that belief in evolution could imply is a corresponding unbelief in God. After all, if evolution exists, then God isn't really necessary. God might exist, but his role as Creator would be in serious doubt.
Permit me to reformulate his remarks. Mr. Kerry might be saying that “...in Massachusetts, they are willing to elect a guy who doesn’t believe in evolution believes in God just to keep the Democrats from having 60 votes.”
I would like to know more of Mr. Kerry's and Ms. Coakley's views of religious freedom. And, since I don't believe in evolution, I would also like to know what other jobs, besides ER worker and Senator, for which they think me to be unfit.
His comment follows a statement by Senate candidate Coakley, "You can have religious freedom, but you probably shouldn't work in an emergency room." She was referring to a law that would mandate that any emergency room worker would have to distribute contraception, even those contraceptives that induce abortions, even if the conscience or religious beliefs of the worker did not permit them to participate in abortion (or contraception).
If I understand Ms. Coakley, she thinks that Christians should not work in an emergency room.
If I understand Mr. Kerry, believing in evolution is required for any candidate seeking to represent Massachusetts in the U.S. Senate.
Mr. Kerry's comment is troubling to me as a Christian. One of the things that belief in evolution could imply is a corresponding unbelief in God. After all, if evolution exists, then God isn't really necessary. God might exist, but his role as Creator would be in serious doubt.
Permit me to reformulate his remarks. Mr. Kerry might be saying that “...in Massachusetts, they are willing to elect a guy who
I would like to know more of Mr. Kerry's and Ms. Coakley's views of religious freedom. And, since I don't believe in evolution, I would also like to know what other jobs, besides ER worker and Senator, for which they think me to be unfit.
Thursday, January 14, 2010
More Good News
More good news from the doctor yesterday. My white blood cell count is normal. In fact, all of my blood counts are normal. Yippee! That bodes well for me staying out of the hospital (which is my #1 New Year's resolution).
CT scan is next week. Hopefully, I will not have to do any more chemo if the CT scan once again shows no cancer.
CT scan is next week. Hopefully, I will not have to do any more chemo if the CT scan once again shows no cancer.
Saturday, January 9, 2010
New CT Scan on the way
I have a CT scan next week to check on the progress of my tumor. The last CT scan reported the tumor was gone. So, it will be interesting to see if the Tumor is gone for good, or just playing hide-and-seek with the radiologist.
In other news, my right leg swells much less now, and I can walk with some speed and an almost normal gait. It's been a long time since I have been able to walk perfectly normally. Almost a year, I think.
Stay warm!
In other news, my right leg swells much less now, and I can walk with some speed and an almost normal gait. It's been a long time since I have been able to walk perfectly normally. Almost a year, I think.
Stay warm!
Saturday, January 2, 2010
Sixth Round of Chemo is Complete
I almost forgot: my sixth round of Chemo is complete. I had it on December 28th.
Which reminds me: having cancer might prevent Alzheimer's -- and vice-versa.
I think I prefer cancer to Alzheimer's.
Which reminds me: having cancer might prevent Alzheimer's -- and vice-versa.
People who have Alzheimer’s disease may be less likely to develop cancer, and people who have cancer may be less likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease...
I think I prefer cancer to Alzheimer's.
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