Tag: tumor
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The latest and greatest
Spoiler alert: this post features zero gross pictures. Apologies to the disappointed. Today was my most recent CT scan. As I mentioned before, I’m slated to have scans every three months for a year. I prepare myself for the waiting, and yet I still find myself bewildered by the actual experience. In situations like mine,…
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“I hope that’s not a @Cowboys star”
There I was, minding my own business, as I approached the TSA agent handling the TSA Pre check in at LAX, when suddenly I heard the man say “I hope that’s not a Cowboys star.” “It’s Hamilton, sir,” I told him, moving my hair away from the embroidered logo on my sweatshirt. <div class="sqs-video-wrapper" data-provider-name="YouTube"…
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Progress report
Just a quick post to share the good news that yesterday I had my first CT scan since surgery and everything looks good. No sign of any tumors elsewhere. Celebrate! I’m cleared for three months. My next scan is scheduled for mid-April. The plan is for me to get scanned every three months for the…
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The grey area
“So it was benign, right?” “Well…it’s complicated” And so begins an awkward conversation with well-intentioned friends and colleagues. I know how to answer the question – sort of – but responding almost certainly requires me to veer into TMI territory. I am comfortable talking about what I have been through and what I face next.…
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“You got very lucky”
Last night, Dr. E texted me. “Just checked. Pathology report not yet back.” She knew I would be having my first post-op visit with Dr. S today and hoped to manage my expectations. Dr. E is thoughtful and kind like that. The medical team had warned me that the report could take a week and…
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