Monday, September 28, 2009


Welcome to my blog.

So here's the deal. On Friday, September 18, 2009, I was informed that the fatigue and enlarged lymph glands I had been experiencing for a couple of months were in fact caused by metastatic neuroendocrine cancer that most likely originated in my lungs. It is stage 4. There are only 2 chemo drugs that have any effect on this type of cancer: carboplatin and etoposide. I am starting chemo on Tuesday, September 29th.

I'll report on my side effects, progress, lab results, and general overall well (or not so well) being here. Stay tuned.

There is a yahoo group that is used to keep track of my chemo schedule, sign up as "chemo buddies", etc. Here is that link: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/unkaDee/
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6 comments:

  1. kristeneSeptember 28, 2009 at 10:19 PM

    I don't think the picture is cheesy. I think you are very handsome in it! Love, Kris

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  2. alivauxSeptember 29, 2009 at 4:42 AM

    Love you!!! Love, me.

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  3. WonderMikeSeptember 29, 2009 at 10:48 AM

    Sending you the East Bay love!

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  4. Dick & CarolynSeptember 29, 2009 at 1:01 PM

    Dennis, hope all goes well today. We're all thinking of you. Love,

    Carolyn, Dick, Genny & Katie

    P.S. we think you're handsome too. :)

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  5. Dinah (MetaGrrrl)October 1, 2009 at 3:28 PM

    Cancer is an asshole and I want to go punch it right in its stupid face.

    However, you're probably correct that the chemo is going to be more effective.

    Big, big hugs & love,
    Dinah

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  6. Dick & CarolynMarch 15, 2012 at 4:04 PM

    Requiescat in pace, cara.

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