Of mice and T-cells

Some potentially good news is coming through the media (in this case CBS news) about a new cancer treatment using genetically modified T-cells. According to the report researchers are already testing it on terminally (Read More)

The Waltons

We have something going on in our house that I have forgotten to share with you. We’ve been living like the Waltons. You know, that TV show where John Boy, his siblings, his parents (Read More)

Staying out of the rabbit hole

[Editors note: This post is about how to overcome the beginning symptoms of depression. If you are experiencing serious depression you should seek professional help. Please read my Disclaimer page.] Sometimes leukemia can make (Read More)

Treating Nausea

If you’re undergoing Chemo you are probably facing some “fun” side effects. Nausea being right up at the top of list. There is some excellent advice and suggested medications for dealing with and treating (Read More)

Firefighters fight the good fight

[Editor’s note: In March 2015 I was privileged to watch this event as a member of the media.] In March of 2015 over 1900 firefighters rushed up Seattle’s tallest building. There was no fire. (Read More)

Blood test results Feb 23, 2016

I’ve updated my Score Card page. The most current lab test showed a slight increase. I am slowly creeping up in numbers but still doing okay according to my doctor. My White Blood Cell (Read More)

They hauled her away

They came and took her away yesterday. (See my previous post about how our sailboat got trashed.) We had many adventures in Puget Sound and she always got us home safely. Sucia, Patos, San (Read More)

Fargone is no more

Some of you may have read my posts on sailing, such as this, and this, and this. Well, a March wind has stopped all that. My poor little sailboat is no more. We had (Read More)