Tuesday I had a standing appointment with my pulmonologist. He attempted another thoracentesis to drain the fluid from the left pleural...

I met with my oncologist again after my PET scan and brain MRI. I knew what his reaction and strategy would be. At the risk of sounding...

Since there is nothing really new since the PET Scan, and my brain MRI is not until tomorrow, I would like to update everyone on a...

I went and got my first ever PET scan yesterday. It wasn't quite what I expected. They told me it would take 1.5 hours which it did, but...

I had my initial consult with my oncologist yesterday. He was very knowledgeable and took his time explaining things and answering our...

I figured I would provide some background on my choice to radically alter my diet and lifestyle. There are many scientific studies which...

Nothing significantly new has occurred. Multiple appointments have been set. My PET scan is next week. Follow-up with pulmonologist is...

I wanted to provide an update on what we know so far regarding the cancer and some indications about treatment. At this point, I have yet...

One of the frustrating things about having pleural effusion (fluid on my lung) is that it just keeps building up. The pulmonary...

This is just a brief update...or at least I think it will be. I have mostly been waiting this week, making some phone calls, receiving...

Hello. This is Becky. Jeremy said I could write in here as well. I figured I also have a perspective to offer which fits with the theme...

Despite the lack of definitive results so far, the odds pointed to malignancy. As such, I began my research in earnest. I didn't have...

Only a few days after my ER visit, I was in the office of a pulmonary and lung specialist. This particular doctor was cool because he was...

On Feb 28, 2024, I decided I need to visit an urgent care clinic to determine if this was something serious. I had just walked a...

I have multiple reasons for wanting to create this blog. First and foremost, I believe it will be beneficial for me to help me process my...