Tag Archives: lymphoma

an evening can change in a moments notice

Posted on August 22, 2019 by Robert I Baxter

    I was watching the evening news tonight. I was busy cooking in the kitchen and my attention changed suddenly from my cooking to the TV during the sports section of the newscast. My eyes went wet. The terrible … Continue reading →

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Dodged a Bullet

Posted on January 13, 2017 by Robert I Baxter

“We need to talk, we found a possible tumor.” Nothing can prepare one for such news… Continue reading →

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Five NEGU Years

Posted on February 10, 2016 by Robert I Baxter

What have you done for the last five years? Continue reading →

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Jalapeño pie

Posted on February 6, 2016 by Robert I Baxter

One of the many reasons I fought cancer twice now is for silly moments such as this: Jalapeño Pie.  Yes ladies and germs, homemade goodness cooked right in my oven is enough to get me excited.  I’ve been feeling well … Continue reading →

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“All Clear”

Posted on November 20, 2015 by Robert I Baxter

My health is growing stronger overall, but a few challenges remain as a post transplant patient. Continue reading →

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3 times in 3 weeks 

Posted on November 13, 2015 by Robert I Baxter

Tuesday about 6 PM, I received my childhood immunizations. The autologous stem cell transplant last November erased the memory of my white blood cells. This means that all of my immunity has been neutralized. Therefore, I have to start over … Continue reading →

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Surgical Consult

Posted on February 14, 2015 by Robert I Baxter

I met Wednesday with a surgeon who specializes in oncologic procedures. He studied the images takes of my neck and touched around on the nodule really good. He is concerned about the lymph gland being physically adhered to the artery … Continue reading →

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Breaking Cancer

Posted on January 23, 2015 by Robert I Baxter

I noticed a little resemblance [to Walter White]. Just the image, I’m building no empire thank goodness, too much work and the cost is too high. I ordered a cheesy pork pie wool hat and had glasses that worked. I wanted to make some kind of Breaking Cancer skit, but I’m just not that creative.
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Joel’s Battle

Posted on January 18, 2015 by Robert I Baxter

Alin Perez has been sharing with us in private, and publicly on her Facebook page, the difficult battle her son Joel has been going through. It is heartbreaking to watch every time when chemo fails to stop the advancement of Burkitt’s Lymphoma. Just heart breaking. Continue reading →

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Good and Tired

Posted on December 23, 2014 by Robert I Baxter

Having a nice Christmas season. Things are still improving slowly. I’ve noticed I’m not as strong as I think. I went to two grocery stores today, not long trips. Made some sausage and sauerkraut. Turned out yummy. Home run. Then … Continue reading →

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