Getting closer

Brain scan was clear. So we know I don't have brain cancer. On the other hand I am getting a little angina. My cardiologist upped one of my medications until I get through the surgery.

As we get closer to the date, I've had a lot of phone calls, voice messages and emails of support. Also -- the cutest card from Jim and Mary Jo Nathan featuring "Cancer Vixen," a female superhero who kicks cancer's butt.

Many thanks to friends and family for all their support.

Pre-Op

I completed blood test, EKG and PET scan on Tuesday. Apparently the PET scan was inconclusive. So I had to go back for a brain scan on Thursday to make sure there was no cancer in my brain. Haven't gotten results, but surgeon thought the chances were remote.

I had lunch with my friend Jane Barack who has been given a clean bill of health after a virulent battle with Stage Three cancer. It is encouraging to see her.

On a more somber note, another friend, Sally Streeter, who had the same surgery as I will have, tells me she wasn't able to wear a bra for four months. They just keep piling on the bad news.

Getting Started

Thought I'd set up a blog to keep friends and family informed about pending, May 3 lung surgery. All comments are welcome, but particularly funny ones.

Will do pre-op PET scan and blood test on April 20. Still haven't heard if I have to remove acrylic nails before surgery. (They just pile one trauma on top of the next.)