Tagged: Health

Tired but still kicking

Feeling kind of tired and a bit weak today. But I’m still able to function. Unfortunately that means I still have to vacuum and do the dishes. Dang. I just got an email from (Read More)

When the battle is won

People say I have a good attitude about this leukemia thing. I try too. And most of the time I succeed. But, to be honest, down deep inside there is more going on than (Read More)

Vitamin D3 and CLL

I’ve been reading about vitamin D3. It looks like it may help with the fight against Leuk. Researchers are taking a look at vitamin D3 to see if it has a positive effect on (Read More)

New drug on the scene

[Important: Before reading the following post, please see my ‘disclaimer‘ page.] A friend who is retired from the pharmaceutical industry recently gave me a lead on a new drug for treating some forms of (Read More)

Birthday

Today is my birthday. Since 1951 I’ve  been taking birthdays for granted. Just another year, no big deal. Then all of a sudden I’m 62. How the heck did that happen? Wasn’t it just (Read More)

The tests are in for November

I have my latest Labs (blood tests) now. The White Blood Cells just keep on multiplying. Looks like white blood cells have something in common with white rabbits. My Red Blood Cells are hanging (Read More)

What we consume

A lot of our health, both emotionally and physically, is determined by what we consume. It’s not just the food we eat. It’s much more than that. The dictionary gives four definitions for the (Read More)

Good News

Had a good doctor visit yesterday. It turns out my vertigo is caused by a problem with my right ear and not leukemia, a tumor, or some other horrid thing. She has given me (Read More)

The Disease Identity

[Before I start on today’s blog, I want to give a warning about the documentary May I Be Frank which I wrote on previously. It is very inspiring but I failed to mention it (Read More)

‘Frankly’ Speaking

I recently watched a documentary called May I Be Frank. It shows the transition of an overweight man with Hepatitis C and a history of drug use. It is very inspiring. Check out the (Read More)