No news is good news.

I just finished my second week of radiation and I'm sorry to say that it was completely uneventful. During each week, I will see the doctors on Wednesday for a check up. Since the area being radiated is on my arm, they told me this time to expect no major problems. Hopefully the worst result from the 5 weeks will be a minor sunburn that should heal quickly and can be treated with some good old fashioned aloe.

On a more serious note, the week has been a little trying due to the time I've spent with other patients each morning. I'll be honest and spare you some details, but it really seems like I've got it easy compared to some of these folks. I've seen a lot of courage and some great attitudes in the short time I've been there. If your kind enough to think of me in your prayers, throw in a quick one for the other folks and their families too. I am.

As far as treatment is concerned, I'm still debating which surgeon to use. Ashley and I are going back to NY to speak with the hand specialist at MSKCC and revisit this great Greek place near the hospital that I've been craving since my last visit. I've discussed this with my surgeon at Duke. He thought the guy in NY was great but encouraged me to consider that Duke has one of the top hand teams in the world. He also thought I should try this other Greek place downtown and skip the one near the hospital. I've looking further into both options. Any opinions are welcome on hand surgery and/or good Tzatziki.

Thanks again for all your love and support. Although I'm not planning on making a "Cancer Scrapbook" from all the wonderful cards, every card and note is both very touching and much appreciated. Please continue to send gift certificates from my favorite restaurants. My doctors assure me that my prognosis will improve with each bite.