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 A blog of no uncertain musings. What goes on in my mind is often a source of wonder to me. |
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My mind and my life are wonderous things ... as are yours, I'm sure. I have more slips of paper and pages of notebooks with musings and thoughts than I really know what to do with. Someone, actually several someones, have suggested I start a blog ... or a journal as a means of focusing some of this mental energy. To be honest, I don't even know what the difference between a 'journal' and 'blog' is--or if there even is a difference. Read on, my friends, and you can judge for yourself whether it even matters. And so....  I'm JACE. Yep ... that's me! And somewhere in all my writings my last name may be posted. But I'll just leave it at Jace for right now. I'm 70 years old and heading full tilt to 71. It's strange that while I'm going through some rather serious medical issues, I still consider myself to be in the prime of my life--pretty good shape physically AND mentally, though I don't run for competition anymore  . I love to ... dang, if I put this stuff here, I won't have anything for my blog.Guess you just have to be patient until such stuff leaks out.  Perhaps 2025, having embraced my retirement, will see more participation in my journaling efforts. Well, one can hope.... |
When I wrote about my meeting with the University of Kansas Oncologist about enrolling in clinical trials to mitigate my cancer, I came away with a recommendation not to do clinical trials. See "To Medicate, or Not to Medicate"  . But I needed to confirm with my Oncologist at the VA, who's responsible for monitoring my care, exactly what my treatment plan would be.I received a call Tuesday past from Dr. Pn's nurse telling me all the scheduled immunotherapy treatments would be cancelled--they were scheduled for every six-weeks as a backup to the clinical trials--and that my treatment plan for the coming year would be a blood test and two CT scans (Chest and Abdomen/Pelvis) every three months. Since my first scans were 6 June, the next will be in September. Honestly, I'm a little worried that three months isn't often enough. I mean, so much can happen. But Dr. Pn said she met with the cancer team and discussed my case with the result that this is the best treatment plan for me based on the testing results to date. Thinking back on the quality care I've received since my diagnosis and surgery, and my team's responsiveness to any question I had, I've decided to take that leap of faith. I'll continue working on the aspects I can control--drinking lots of water, exercising and modifying my diet. I have to admit that last one has been a real test for me. Hopefully, there'll be little on which to report. |
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We might have to inbibe in a few cocktails while they share stories! Just no Gin, at least for me. Bourbon and Tequila mainly....
