Iron Horse Donation Solicitation

This May will be my first big ride (race, really) of 2011.  I'll be riding with Team Livestrong in the Iron Horse Classic.


Consider this post my official donation solicitation, and that can be done right here:  http://ride.livestrong.org/faf/donorReg/donorPledge.asp?ievent=443023&supid=220829000


Why give?
1) Fight Cancer
2) Make Josh Smile
3) Tax Deduction
4) I've been known to send presents for big donations. 


About the race:

47 mile road race. USA Cycling sanctioned event, all rules apply. Riders must have annual or one day license. Due to the road closure no team or support vehicles are allowed on course. Riders must be self sufficient. Yellow line rule in effect, even on closed road portion.

I am definitely looking forward to it.

Oncology Follow up #2

Last Friday (sorry it took me so long to get this posted), was my 6-month follow-up.  It was actually 8 months, but by their design.


Their philosophy is follow labs, minimal diagnostic radiation (unless necessary).  My oncologist says nearly everyone who does relapse has a known symptom come back.  Mine were pretty non-specific (no lumps and bumps), which leaves me with cough and being tired.  I've had both of those things, but in a different way than before I was diagnosed.


The verdict is:  still clean.  What a relief!  Given the lack of specific symptoms, I pretty much expected that, but the labs can always get you.   Luckily this wasn't the case, so I'm good to go.


This visit my oncologist brought a new oncology fellow who was from New Zealand and had some interesting insights for us.  After the check-up and stuff, we talked about some psycho-social stuff, which is going MUCH, MUCH better for me than at my 3 month follow-up.


So, now we get to be relieved for another 4 months or so, at least until the anxiety of the next visit starts up, which is usually around the time it gets scheduled, or maybe 2 months from now.  

Rapid Reaction: Superbowl XLV

I am very excited to see Aaron get his belt, and Donald Driver and Charles Woodson get their rings. What a special year for this team, and I was glad to see them at Lambeau.

Not much else to say, but Sarah and I are excited!