Labs July 2021
I neglected to do blood tests for nearly a year. I had other things on my mind, like Covid! So here’s my latest labs done on July 2021. Numbers are looking good. They’re near (Read More)
Peaceful state
I’ve reached a point in my life where I’ve settled negative issues with others, forgiven those that have done me wrong, asked forgiveness of those I’ve done wrong, and (mostly at least) forgiven myself (Read More)
Blood Test August 2020
I just got the results for my latest blood test done on August 24, 2020. The results are better than they’ve been since 2013. I usually have tests done every three months, but sometimes (Read More)
Choosing a doctor
My oncologist has retired so I’m choosing a new doctor. I only started with him last year. He had replaced my first doctor who, much to my pleasure, stopped doing work for my insurance (Read More)
Where is cancer coming from?
My wife’s cousin passed away last year. She had lung & throat cancer that apparently spread to her bones and elsewhere. She’d never smoked. She was only 62 and should have had many years (Read More)
The Virus
I went grocery shopping recently. It’s not like the old days, you know, four weeks ago. No, now things are different; the coronavirus has hit our state. My local grocer opens an hour early (Read More)
A tribute to cancer
Sung to the tune of Mercedes Benz… Oh Lord, don’t you know, I was feelin’ just fine Maybe a cold, or a flu sometimes But now i’m a sittin’ just bidin’ my time Oh (Read More)
Mediterranean diet
So I’ve started giving the Mediterranean diet a shot. The Mayo Clinic, and others, recommends it as a “heart-healthy eating plan.” My heart is pretty strong and healthy but I figure living a healthy (Read More)
Catching up–back to my personal leukemia blog
It’s been a while since I’ve posted on this leukemia blog. I’m afraid I’ve let my other writing duties at blood-cancer.com fill up my schedule. But that’s a great site. It helps everyone, including (Read More)
My son receives award
My son, Captain Guy Smith, recently received the 2018 Fire Officer of the Year award. At the awards ceremony Battalion Chief Brad Thompson said Guy was “Dedicated to his craft, improves the lives of (Read More)
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