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When we last left our hero, he was stressing over a diagnosis of a malignant neoplasm (cancer). It turns out that this diagnosis was made in an effort to get everyone's attention so I could be get my tests completed as soon as possible ( Read more... )

ma·lig·nant  is such a disgusting word...

The doctor did not think that the mass I wrote about previously has anything to do with my pain, that it is just a coincidence.  He told me he wanted to get a CT scan, however, to get a better look at things.  He shook my hand and said goodbye with a smile.

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Okay. This isn't a post I wanted to make. I do, however, want a record of what I'm feeling and what my fears are so I can (hopefully) look back on this and realize how lucky I (hopefully) was when all this is over ( Read more... )

Just heard the report on NBC that Molly has passed away. I have admired her writing since I was in college. I am going to miss her spunk and sarcasm.

I woke up this morning and, for the first time in five years, I am no longer an LJ 'Paid Member'. I let my subscription lapse because I don't feel like paying for this anymore. I stated my reasons for this in a previous post and I won't rehash them, but I find it ironic now that I am a 'Free Account' I finally feel like making a post ( Read more... )

I haven't talked about this at all here. Not for any reason, really, but if I start talking about my health problems, I'd never be finished ( Read more... )

I love it when you can actually see the weather change like this...


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Do you realize that Congress just made it more likely that I would be accused and arrested for terrorism than be a victim of terrorism?

Three subtle areas of hyperattenuation are identified within the right lobe of the liver on the pre and immediate post contrast images that demonstrate no significant enhancement but are isodense on delayed images. These likely represent small atypical hemangiomas and are better seen on ultrasound. Alternatively, they could represent focal area ( Read more... )