May 17, 2006

my tumor

The clinic gave me an image of my tumor, taken with extremely precise imaging equipment. Here it is:

a pineapple

The tumor has a tough exterior, but inside is filled with a delicious sweet pulp.

Despite its friendly appearance however, it is evil and must be destroyed. Death to the pineapple!

posted: 9:23 pm

 

7 Responses to “my tumor”

  1. Nancy Waldock
    May 18th, 2006 | 1:22 pm

    Keith - You are one amazing person! Yes, death to the pineapple! Nancy

  2. ZakGreant
    May 18th, 2006 | 4:45 pm

    Great Zarquon, this may be the first time I have laughed out loud about a tumour.

  3. Ryan the Fritsch
    May 18th, 2006 | 8:59 pm

    hey keithman — this story you’ve been telling is incredible and your attitude and approach seems, as always, indefatigable and thoughtful. that much certainly hasn’t changed. but what has is my former love of pineapples…. i shall approach them wearily now… :D i hope you keep sharing your story, and i hope to see you soon in August i the Van.

  4. Sheila
    May 20th, 2006 | 3:38 pm

    Hi Keith — I found my way here googling for Hodgkin’s-related blogs — it looks like you and I were diagnosed with HL around the same time (just about a month ago, in my case). I just started chemo this week, and I find it definitely helps to read about other people’s experiences. It helps me realize that I can do it, too! So thanks for the encouragement — I’m pulling for you!

  5. Keith
    May 22nd, 2006 | 11:14 am

    Thanks so much.

    Good luck with your treatment. I’m eager to start mine in about 2 weeks or so.

    I’m thinking of setting up an aggregator site that tracks cancer-related, or maybe just hodgkin’s related blogs. Because I agree - it really helps to read others’ experiences.

  6. Anonymous
    May 23rd, 2006 | 10:40 pm

    I love you Keithee.

  7. Keith
    May 24th, 2006 | 9:10 am

    I love you too, anonymous commentor! :)