I have a May 9th appointment to see Dr. Hayman at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. I’m looking forward to getting a fresh perspective on my case. In addition, I may get some testing that hasn’t been done before. I’m not sure what all will be done, but I was told to expect to stay 2-4 days. That’s not very helpful while making flight reservations, but I had to have a Saturday night stay anyway for a better fare.
My uncle Jon died this morning. He had stomach cancer, which had spread to his liver. His stomach had been removed months ago. When he found out he was sick, he was given 6 months to live. He survived 14 months. This was my dad’s brother. I admit I’m not sure how old he was, but I think he was in his late 60s. We aren’t a close family. I would guess that it’s been over 15 years since I even spoke to my uncle. Heck, I have a brother I haven’t seen or spoken to in something like 2 years (and we don’t even know where he is). We just don’t have the kind of bond that a lot of families have, extended or nuclear. It just occurred to me at this moment that I should probably call my dad tomorrow to see how he is. This was his brother. I don’t think they were close, but a brother is a brother. Hmm. Well, he’s only even come to see me once in the 4 years since I was diagnosed with myeloma.
Since I’m on a roll about families, I’m going to talk about the tragedy at VT. I can’t imagine the grief that the families and friends of the victims must be feeling. I hope they have the support they need. I think it’s somewhat shameful that this is all we’re going to hear about on TV news programs for a while. In my mind, it kind of takes away the dignity of the victims.
Can we stop things like this from happening? I don’t know. Parents, pay attention to your kids. If they have no friends, and are sullen and angry, something’s wrong. Get help.
Not that this is going to stop any future murders, but let’s at least require US citizenship for the purchase of firearms. Then let’s talk about why a citizen needs to have automatic weapons.
Hi Beth, Mayo is great idea. Good luck. Happy as a clam right now, in a PR. no tx for awhile. my onc says he has a new trial coming with Velcade and something called SAHA. Ever hear of it?
Jude
Hope all goes well with you. Keep me posted, ok?
About VT I just question you why does this happen so frequently in the US and not in EU?
Maybe one of the reasons could be that it is rather easy to buy militar grade guns in US and not in EU? Here to buy legaly a 6.35 (self defense pistol) or a hunting rifle you have to present your criminal record and wait a period of time and it is not so easy to buy bullets since you must present all the docs for the corresponding gun.
Of course, there are illegal guns but that are criminals who have it and not schooll boys.
Another thing. I would like to ask you to add the following to your links :)
http://community.healthblogs.org/
http://moon.healthblogs.org/
http://digged.healthblogs.org/
Thanks.
Lopo