Recent Patient Journals
Another Wizard
Posted from NPR Blogs: My Cancer 8 hours ago
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Christos Georgiades holds many distinguished titles at Johns Hopkins. I remember after meeting him for the first time, I looked at Leroy and said, "Another wizard." That word is not on his business card, but it could be. Dr. Georgiades introduced us to the world of RFA and Cryoablation. As an inter... (original story)
Leroy's War
Posted from NPR Blogs: My Cancer 1 day 56 minutes ago
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Every question Leroy asked was important. When he sat with his doctors and discussed treatment, rarely did he accept their suggestions at face value. He had questions, and ultimately he'd say, "What else have you got?" For some doctors, this didn't sit well. But as you'll see in today's blog from H... (original story)
The People Who Make It Worth It
Posted from NPR Blogs: My Cancer 2 days ago
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I've worn a "Cancer Sucks" bracelet since Leroy was diagnosed and made his first trip to Hopkins. I've always thought those two words said it all. I also think a bracelet that says "Chemo Sucks" would work, too. The only thing that made it OK to visit the Hopkins chemo treatment room was that Leroy... (original story)
'The Wizards Of Hopkins'
Posted from NPR Blogs: My Cancer 3 days ago
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Leroy spoke many times about how lucky he was to have the best medical care as he made his decisions fighting this beast. So we thought it was time to hear from the men and women I call the "wizards of Hopkins." The talented doctors and oncology nurse who not only cared for him, but really "cared"... (original story)
The Leroy Of My Dreams
Posted from NPR Blogs: My Cancer 6 days ago
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Today was picture day. I went through hundreds of old photos. A long and winding road of snapshots that made up some of Leroy's life. Great times with friends. Birthdays he shared with my sister. Images of him hunkered down in the jungles of Central America or in the sand of Operation Desert Storm,... (original story)
Stopped In My Tracks, It's A New World
Posted from NPR Blogs: My Cancer 7 days ago
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I live and breathe sports. My television career started in the sports department. I've covered five different Olympics. Leroy and I were hooked on watching the Beijing Games. In fact, his oncologist was over for the Opening Ceremonies and we had fish tacos and key lime pie and had a great time. Ler... (original story)
The Scars Of Cancer
Posted from NPR Blogs: My Cancer 8 days ago
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I call them the scars of cancer. When you're in the fight, they serve a purpose. Bed pads, commodes, walkers, all the things that are supposed to make life a little easier for the cancer patient. But when they are no longer needed, they are ugly scars, unwanted reminders of the battle you've fought... (original story)
Keep Lifting... Just A Little Longer
Posted from NPR Blogs: My Cancer 9 days ago
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To you all.... Many months ago, when Leroy was spending time in the hospital, I had written in the blog how we should all count to three and LIFT. Leroy needed that help then, and who better to "lift" than all of you. Now, it's my turn to ask that you count to three again and LIFT ... but this tim... (original story)
An Update
Posted from NPR Blogs: My Cancer 10 days ago
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Laurie asked us to tell you how touched she was by the incredible comments and messages of sympathy this weekend, and how grateful she is. She was overwhelmed by them. She will write a post herself soon, but is not ready to do it yet. -- Maeve McGoran -- Eyder Peralta (original story)
Memorial Fund
Posted from NPR Blogs: My Cancer 10 days ago
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Hi All, Laurie sent us this information regarding Leroy's memorial fund: Leroy Sievers Memorial Fund Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center Patient and Family Services 100 N. Charles Street Suite 234 Baltimore, Maryland 21201 -- Eyder Peralta (original story)
Leroy
Posted from NPR Blogs: My Cancer 12 days ago
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Dear friends: I'm so sorry to bring you this news. Leroy passed away last night. It happened very quickly. You will hear from Laurie later. In the meantime, please let me tell you something all of you already know, how much this blog and all your comments have meant to Leroy. He felt all the affec... (original story)
The Growl Of A Predator
Posted from NPR Blogs: My Cancer 13 days ago
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Laurie Singer sent us this post. Leroy is planning to be back next week. On any normal day, this would just be a really bad thunderstorm rumbling its way across the summer sky. But it's not a normal day and the rumbling is more like the growl of a predator stalking its prey. Leroy's cancer is ma... (original story)
The Dog We Never Had
Posted from NPR Blogs: My Cancer 14 days ago
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He is the dog we never had. He's a Bernese Mountain dog. A big one. We always knew what his name was going to be ..."Spanky" ... no matter what. The fact that he would be a toy didn't really bother us. We couldn't have a real one because we both traveled too much. So here he is, sitting with me ... (original story)
The Hope Of The Games
Posted from NPR Blogs: My Cancer 15 days ago
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We watch, we hope, we wait, along with everyone else, glued to the games in Beijing. It's these games that give us hope, too. It's these little bits of normalcy that let us think that there's hope for all of us. For a few minutes, here and there, we're not cancer patients. We're spectators, rootin... (original story)
A Decision Made
Posted from NPR Blogs: My Cancer 16 days ago
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Well, we finally made a decision. We went back and forth for a while, but in the end, we signed up with Hospice. This wasn't easy for either one of us. For me, it means they manage what remains of my life. For Laurie, it means allowing others to manage what remains of my life. Something she is v... (original story)
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