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Daily Small Victories

Small Victories. That was the title and subject of my latest Noticing Newbies newsletter. That phrase also represents my life at present.

Anyone familiar with this blog know about my recent ... perhaps, I should say on-going medical issues. Currently I'm on a maintenance schedule requiring me to have CT scans every six months for the next three years. I had my latest scan last Thursday, and received a call about my results.

No cancer ... per se. I said per se because they noticed a small thumbnail-sized cyst on my left kidney. By itself, I would not be worried. But since I only have that kidney left (no pun intended), I'll need a biopsy.

Moving over from Oncology to Urology hasn't been as quick as I'd hoped. I've made several calls to set up an appointment, but without success. Will try again today.

Apart from my obvious concern, I will be taking an extended vacation next month beginning on the 4th. Having an unknown diagnosis hanging over me doesn't calm my nerves for the trip. But I suppose a few days is not the end of the world, right?

On the plus side, my daily walk streak is at 156 days--more than any of my current WDC Achievement streaks.

And, Reluctant Halloweenist is having surgery soon. See "Note: So this Friday I’m going in for surgery. They’re g...". Take a moment to drop him a line of support on the Newsfeed note or his Notebook. May his small victories be many.