Category Archives: Doctors

Air Cancer Flight 102: C is for …

Posted on June 15, 2012 by cwc6161

We visited with Nurse Angel Ann “Witchy Woman” June 12 for our pre-chemo blood draw which went uneventfully, as usual, except for Ann doing the draw in a different room then asking that I go weigh my own self in … Continue reading →

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Captain! Do Something About This Turbulence!

Posted on May 27, 2012 by cwc6161

When last we blogged about Air Cancer Flight 102, we were dealing with scheduling problems.  The Gemzar proposed by Wonder Doc during January for our new chemo regimen wasn’t being exactly cooperative. Thankfully, my proposed two weeks on chemo/one week … Continue reading →

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Captain! There’s an Alien in Seat 47-B!!

Posted on January 21, 2012 by cwc6161

For those of you who may have been wondering about the results of having my pets scanned, er, my PET scan two weeks ago, here’s the deal: It’s ba-a-a-a-ck! (The cancer, that is.)  I wanted to inform my family first … Continue reading →

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Air Cancer Flight 102 Grounded

Posted on January 4, 2012 by cwc6161

As some of you may know, Air Cancer Flight 101 (my euphemism for the chemotherapy treatment I underwent during 2011) made its sixth and final flight on November 30. Originally, I was to have undergone three chemo treatments, three weeks … Continue reading →

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Air Cancer Flight 101 Comes in for Final Landing!

Posted on December 2, 2011 by cwc6161

Paul Swanson, M.D., aka Wonder Doc, Our Pilot PAUL SWANSON, MD, is Certified in Medical Oncology and Hematology by theAmerican Board of Internal Medicine. He completed his Fellowship in Medical Oncology and Hematology at The Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York City. He … Continue reading →

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I’m Eating Rant Soup Today !!!!

Posted on October 24, 2011 by cwc6161

The attempt to maintain my reputation for virtuousness and positivity is wearing a bit thin, so today I shall give in to those little voices yammering in my ears and post some negativity for a change!  Call it venting, or … Continue reading →

Posted in Cancer, Challenge, Chemotherapy, Complaints, Doctors, Gripes, Health, Inefficiency, Medical System, Rants, Uninsured, Wasting Time | Tagged , , | 12 Comments

A Little Philosophy with Your Coffee ? Part II

Posted on October 23, 2011 by cwc6161

Hello, again, Class ! I see that everyone is back today, no one’s playing hookey 🙂 (Did I mention that missing a class will automatically subtract a letter grade from your final grade? I didn’t ?? Well, now you know….) … Continue reading →

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On Research, Google and Medical Destinations,LLC

Posted on October 11, 2011 by cwc6161

(Cartoon stolen indiscriminately from a 4-year old blog.  So shoot me.) To the detriment of my “serious writing” (my poor works-in-progress that languish in “saved as,” unattended-to, unloved, unfinished !!!), I sometimes get carried just a wee bit overboard when … Continue reading →

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Air Cancer Flight 101 and the Secret Ingredient, Part III

Posted on September 30, 2011 by cwc6161

Ok, so … I know you have been awaiting this update with baited breath.  Thank  you one and all for your patience ! Some of you may have noticed that yours truly, the KH, didn’t write much about chemo #2, … Continue reading →

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