New Assignment

Next week is devoted to more testing and preparation for five and a half weeks of radiation and chemo. I will probably start treatment on Jan 29. As I understand the routine, I will go to Stanford every Monday for radiation and an infusion of chemo. Then, I will go every weekday for about half an hour of radiation. The chemo is designed to make the radiation work better. The radiation is designed to make the surgery work better. Each specialist is clearly a member of a collaborative team at Stanford Medical Center.

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I had to put my consulting assignment with Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory on hold while I focus on treatment. The work is wonderful, but it requires a lot of energy and a predictable schedule. So, yesterday was my last day at the labs for about the next six months. It was a wonderful day. I meet a lot of fine people at every client, but I've never seen so many fine people in one place before. I'll miss them.

I feel great! I've worked out at the athletic club every chance I've had. Sharon and I have an added spotlight on the fun we always have together. Friends and family are reaching out to me with more expressed love than ever. I've had cards, calls, emails and visits. It's amazing how much each interaction adds to my morale. I'm going into treatment with the best support and attitude that anyone could ever have.