What a great adventure!
We returned to Austin from MD Anderson on Wednesday with good news, Susie’s scans are stable. This was her last two month check-up. She graduates now to check-ups every three months. However, the few weeks before last week’s appointments were very nerve racking. When I … Read More »
We are now at the beginning of the Jewish High Holidays, starting with Rosh Hashanah (the Jewish New Year). The Jewish New Year is different than how many celebrate December 31st/ January 1st. As a secular Jew, I feel it … Read More »
We are now approaching the middle of July. First the good news. Susie and I returned from MD Anderson this last week. Her scans are stable, no growth/ significant changes to report. So, this weekend we are collecting our thoughts … Read More »
Last week, Susie had her two month cancer follow-up with her local neuro-oncologist. She had her MRI scans done the Friday before the appointment. I normally request a CD copy for our records and to look at them in advance. This … Read More »
I’ve been reading lots of articles regarding new developments in terms of brain cancer treatment. Most allude to the different genetic types of Glioblastoma Multiforme (GBM) tumors, but none have really delved into what these mutations are/ mean. So, I … Read More »
During the middle of February, Susie and I traveled to MD Anderson for her cancer appointments. As I’ve mentioned in the past, we are alternating every two months between two neuro-oncologist (one in Houston and one in Austin). Her appointment in … Read More »
This month marks a major milestone for me. I have just joined IBM’s Watson Group. I will be focusing on cognitive computing solutions for Healthcare and Life Sciences. Combining my professional passion around software engineering with my personal interest in oncology … Read More »
Over the last 5-10 years, I have delivered and coached teams using Agile practices. One of the tenets, that Steve Denning touches on in his More On Why Managers Hate Agile article, is “The customer is the center of the … Read More »
Over the holiday break, I installed a new mobile app called ‘Docphin‘ on my iPhone. It does a great job of searching multiple sources on various subjects. As my primary interest is in neuro-oncology, much of the articles and papers … Read More »
We are now smack dab in the middle of the Winter Holidays. We joined my parents at my sister’s for Thanksgiving in Manchester-by-the-Sea, which is just north of Boston on the Cape Anne peninsula. It snowed twice while we were … Read More »
At the end of last month and into the first part of November, there was a lot of press coverage of Brittany Maynard‘s decision to die with dignity. Susie and I discussed her decision and specifically thought about our dear … Read More »
We have now crossed over into the 1st of November. It is interesting how the end of October is now our transition cycle point as it was with the ancient Celts. Instead of us preparing for winter with gathering in … Read More »
The days of awe (Yamim Noraim) are coming to an end. I have spent the last ten days thinking, mostly tossing and turning when trying to sleep. One night I got little to no sleep at all. Other nights, I … Read More »