The fast lane

Events are accelerating. Today, Roslyn and I met the oncologist for the first time. I got another exam, had more blood drawn, and answered a lot of questions. We asked a lot of questions, too. The office’s pathologist is reexamining the microscope slides from last week’s biopsy. The doctor seems excellent so far, and the medical staff are friendly and highly efficient.

I’ll get a PET scan (https://www.uclahealth.org/endocrine-center/pet-scan) in the next week or so. In about ten days, we’ll return to the oncologist to get his diagnosis and treatment plan. Treatment will start a few days after that.

I continue feeling pretty good, though my energy level is a bit lower than usual. Sweating also continues, night and day. I get leg cramps at night, which I attribute to dehydration. I’m taking minerals and drinking lots of low-sugar Gatorade.

Nevertheless, we are looking forward to walking in the Family Services Hunger Walk (https://www.redlandsfamilyservice.org/) tomorrow morning at the University of Redlands. Our church, First Congregational Church of Redlands (http://redlands.church/) has put together a walking team to help people in our community that are hungry or food insecure. It should be a beautiful morning, made more so by the people coming out to the event.

Both Roslyn and I are emotionally stressed, as expected. Thankfully, we are continually amazed by the outpouring of love and offers for assistance from our family, friends, and coworkers. We are truly blessed and grateful for all of you. Thank you.