Chaotic Cycle

Today I went to Dr. R’s office for the first time. He’s still out on vacation until Thursday and so my appointment was with his N.P. I have to be honest about my reaction when I first stepped in their office. I was horrified. Simply horrified. The office seemed spartan, unprofessional, and the front desk [...]

Posted on | April 26, 2011

Back to California

Good news: My cervical biopsies came back negative for dysplasia of any kind. Thank god. The dreaded virus still lurketh, but my body is clearly fighting it off. Bad news: The mole biopsy on my face, flesh colored little thing that was wedged into my naso-labial crease (line between nose and corner of lip) came [...]

Posted on | January 22, 2011

Colon Polyps and Probability

Most colon polyps do not turn into cancer, but nearly all color cancers derive from colon polyps “gone bad”. From the Colon Cancer Foundation (which we’ll assume is a reputable site for deriving statistics): Probability 1:“Adenomatous polyps or adenomas—These polyps can become cancerous, and they account for approximately 75% of all colon polyps.” P1 = [...]

Posted on | October 10, 2010

Colonoscopy Day

I’ve had one colonoscopy before today’s, and I have to say that the worst part about it has to be drinking the horrible solution that helps you evacuate your bowels. I really have a hard time drinking the stuff down and verge on vomiting with just about every sip. I was supposed to drink (shudder) [...]

Posted on | October 8, 2010