Correspondence

I've received some wonderful notes over the past month or so, ranging from ill fated turtle stories to inspiring cancer survival advice.

Doug Berman of Car Talk fame passed along a great observation, "They say chemotherapy is like having the flu on a crowded bus in India." After nearly completing my first cycle I would say it's actually like having the flu flying business class on an 80 hour flight. They have snacks, televisions, and no chickens in the aisles, but you would rather be home.

Family friends Charles and Georgie Taylor have together succesfully fought cancer for a few years now. They offered the tip, "While most doctors deny it, there is a non-medical term called 'chemo brain' which is understood better by those who live with the patient undergoing chemo - there was even a Wall Street Journal article about it a month or so ago. Sheela will let you know when her brain is a bit ahead of your own - let her do it." This was happening well before my diagnosis so I don't think I'll need to make any adjustments there.

And my cousin Steve sent a simple request, "Take it easy on the political rhetoric. Us 'Right-Wingers' want you to be well also." which I think is pretty fair. I mean it to be tongue in cheek but maybe I went too far. I apologize. In these times that divide our country, I will instead focus my ire on fans of the NY Yankees.

Thank you to everybody. With all the support it's turning out to be quite manageable. I appreciate it with all my heart.

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