Saturday, August 30, 2008

Anderson Network (2007-02-21)

Tue (2/20) and Wed (2/21) went to MD Anderson for 6-month liver cancer checkup. Same tests … CT scan, chest x-ray, blood tests. Results were great! No sign of metastic/recurring cancer or new masses found. As before, recommend my next checkup in 6 months.

One of my doctors suggested I become part of the "Anderson Network". They link up new patients of similar cancer with survivors like myself. I could talk to them on the phone, answer questions, offer encouragement, etc. Not a big time commitment on my part. I said I'd like to do that. So I'm going to sign up for that this week. They said it really helps the new patients and I'd be a good "spokesman" as a liver cancer survivor! I’m looking forward to helping others out!

Also, this May 2007 will be my 3-year mark. Looking back it certainly doesn’t seem like it’s been 3 years. But again I can say it’s really been a positive change in my life as a result of my cancer. I’m looking forward to what the future has in store for me! And I want to thank all of you again for your continued thoughts, prayers, and encouragement. It really means a lot to me.