Just got the results of my PET Scan and there is significant improvement! My doctor says we are on track for complete resolution by the end of the 6th treatment which occurs mid-September. We are hopeful that Cancer Boy can retire soon.
The concert we had at our house was tremendous. It could not have been more perfect. It was uplifting for me mentally and spiritually. I once again would like to thank my great friends, Fred Hamilton, Mike Brubaugh, Corey Christiansen, John Benitez, Ali Bello, Pete Grimaldi and Frank Catalano. As a matter of fact, the guys want to keep playing so I am going to line up a few gigs and a recording in the near future. We have a lot of original music and great energy with this band. I also want to thank my wife Betsey and my kids Patrick and Elizabeth for all the work they put into making the concert and hosting a success. At one point we had more than 20 people staying at our house.
Recordings of the songs we played have been posted on Facebook. Sign into your Facebook page and type in Drummstock in the search box. That will take you to the Drummstock page and then click on the music tab and click on the song.
Thanks again for all your comments (no really) as I made this little journey through Cancerville.
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If we can't call you Cancer Boy any more, must we resort to the Prune Face and Roman Nose of yesteryear? Seriously, my heart is full with hope and relief and I feel like I'm really breathing for the first time in a long time. And one more thing....as Robbie would say...WAHOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteYeah, or as Robbie would also say, "Could I borrow $300 and did you see the "F Troop marathon"?
ReplyDeleteBut seriously, Rick, congratulations... I'm very happy for you.
We do PET scans regularly. Unfortunately, they keep coming up positive for three cats.
ReplyDeleteIt's great to hear that Cancer Boy is on the verge of retirement (did I mention that I've got a house in an "active adult" commmunity now???). Now you'll get to enjoy some of the post-chemo benefits, like being the only one at the barbecue the mosquitos won't come near!
On the serious side - congratulations to Cancerboy for overcoming the villians of cellular warfare. It couldn't happen to a more deserving person and family.
ReplyDeleteAnd when will the people of Boston be treated to the sound stylings of the Cancerboy Jazz Ensemble (Hyperdrive Prius Jazz Band? Steroid Enabled Blues Collection? insert band name here?)
And on the completely not serious side - all handicaps return to math, and no special priviledges for marathon qualifying times.
Outstanding news. This is what we've been waiting to hear. Does this mean we don't get to see you in a cape?
ReplyDeleteFan-freaking-tastic! Cancer Boy is retiring to his Lair! Do I have time to rub your head for luck before the hair comes back in? Just an FYI--Massachusetts would like a concert, ya know. Rock on with your bad self! Seriously--I am so very happy for you, Betsey and the whole family. Prayers do get answered. Shine on.
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