Martijn, Carnival Cowboy, c. 1958, gunning for the bad guys
Cancer doesn't let one become complacent. Martijn, like the little sheriff pictured here, has been vigilant during his recovery, keeping a careful eye out for that 'baddest' of all bad guys, the big CA. So a few weeks ago when a troubling swelling in his impacted groin area hardened, he knew it was time to marshall his medical deputies into a posse. Today, we spent a bit of time back the hospital, AZM, eliminating certain suspects. A big fear of Dr. Keymeulen was that the pressure of the lymph fluid or scar tissue had created thrombosis, hence phlebitis, a life threatening condition all surgeons want to avoid. One echo-gram eliminated that from the suspect list relieving all three of us.
Now Dr. Keymeulen will convene her colleagues to analyze what steps to take next. Martijn's swelling is not a good sign, and it interferes with his comfort and well-being.
Like all good cowboys, Martijn will walk tall and face this culprit head on. And I am his faithful sidekick, there with love, humor and all the support I can muster. As always, we'll keep you posted and as always, keep us in your thoughts, meditations and prayers. 'Giddiup' and go get 'em!
1 comment:
You always have our thoughts and prayers and white light you two. You both are a daily inspiration.
(And where is the picture of you as a cowgirl Suze? If you don't have on I think you need to take one... tee hee.)
Love Michael and David
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