tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19802617.post114291627818852467..comments2024-01-17T04:14:40.892-05:00Comments on A Pastor's Cancer Diary: March 20, 2006 - In Praise of DIYCarlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00540884672406337833noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19802617.post-1142947084827881012006-03-21T08:18:00.000-05:002006-03-21T08:18:00.000-05:00Andy, I love it! I've assembled lots of resources...Andy, I love it! I've assembled lots of resources to help me get through this process, but now it seems I've got my own "muscle" as well!<BR/><BR/>This sounds a little like how Tony Soprano would do cancer treatment. ;)<BR/><BR/>(Actually, anyone who knows my cousin Andy knows he's as kind and caring as they come - but he also happens to be something like 6'7", and he's learned over the years that his height does make it hard for people to ignore him.)<BR/><BR/>BTW, on the subject of eating, that hasn't been too much of a problem. True, I don't have much appetite for the 3 or 4 days after a chemo treatment, but the cumulative effect of the massive dose of prednisone I'm getting is just the opposite of what you'd expect - the drug causes a puffy, round face, and it boosts the appetite. So, I've actually gained weight since starting this process. (Oh well, there goes the one silver lining I could think of from this particular cloud - except for beating the cancer, of course!)Carlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00540884672406337833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19802617.post-1142944103665130382006-03-21T07:28:00.000-05:002006-03-21T07:28:00.000-05:00Carlos,Should any records need to be pulled from a...Carlos,<BR/>Should any records need to be pulled from a NYC hospital and they drag their heels, let me know. It's the rare chance for me to swing by and use my size to get things done "NOW." The simple pleasures in life (just using God's gift of my size!)<BR/> :) keep up your strength - and EAT! You're doing well!<BR/>Love<BR/>AndyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19802617.post-1142941126976020862006-03-21T06:38:00.000-05:002006-03-21T06:38:00.000-05:00your experience is so typical of today's health ca...your experience is so typical of today's health care system and in fact, business in general. Lots of frustrating time wasted telephoning, often with no good outcome. Sometimes one cannot DIY! Hope all ends well!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com