tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91148236413774737352011-11-27T18:52:41.132-05:00Just another guy from Philadelphia who decided to write a blog.Stevehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14984061369946160758noreply@blogger.comBlogger191100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9114823641377473735.post-77088295499952462052008-08-10T15:35:00.004-04:002008-08-10T15:49:30.223-04:00

Let the scanxiety begin, its time!I get my first post-treatment PET scans next Monday. For those who didn't follow the original blog, PET scans involve getting injected with a radioactive sugar. Cancer cells apparently chow down on sugar faster than most other cells in the body, so you get the injection, hang out for an hour, then get a scan. Cancer pops out on the scans as black masses.

Stevehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14984061369946160758noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9114823641377473735.post-90670534562035486322008-08-10T15:01:00.007-04:002008-08-10T15:28:01.032-04:00

Last Tuesday, I gave my speech at the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Light the Night kickoff. For those who don't know, Light the Night is a big fundraiser for the LLS, as well as a walk to honor those with blood cancers, as well as those who lost their fight. The kickoff was for team captains and corporate fundraisers. I was scheduled in to be the featured speaker.It was held at T. Burkes in

Stevehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14984061369946160758noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9114823641377473735.post-90037432828817218612008-08-10T14:53:00.005-04:002008-08-10T15:29:37.529-04:00

So, two weeks ago we went on vacation, up to Ricketts Glen State Park (PA). Let me tell you, it was absolutely amazing up there.We left on Sunday, so as a bonus all of the traffic was heading home, as we headed up into the mountains. It only took us about two and a half hours to get there and while they are relatively low mountains (hey, we don't have the Rockies in Pennsylvania), there was

Stevehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14984061369946160758noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9114823641377473735.post-53323832008355282452008-08-10T14:38:00.003-04:002008-08-10T14:49:10.208-04:00

Hey, sorry I've been gone awhile! I'm back though! I have a few things to catch everyone up on - Our vacation, a few scares (but nothing to worry about - I'm fine).I'm going to nix the IT stuff. Frankly, I'm back to work - Meaning if I get 10 minutes to write something, I'm really not in the mood to write about... Work. If I got paid to blog some, then that's something else, but I don't.So,

Stevehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14984061369946160758noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9114823641377473735.post-64994306460044783472008-07-14T23:39:00.003-04:002008-07-14T23:40:23.031-04:00

Just confirmed today via email that I'll be speaking at the Light the Night kickoff for the Philadelphia area in August. Looking forward to this more than I think any of you can know.Short post, because its late!

Stevehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14984061369946160758noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9114823641377473735.post-40509088512902815742008-07-13T14:44:00.002-04:002008-08-10T14:36:43.620-04:00

Thank God, only 26 days until the first preseason game. The good time of the year is almost upon us!

Stevehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14984061369946160758noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9114823641377473735.post-63462384520142933112008-07-13T11:01:00.006-04:002008-07-13T11:50:05.069-04:00

Sorry for the delays in posting, work has been kicking my butt, just not used to working a full week yet! Anyway, I have a LOT to cover, so let me get started!First, Hodge-A-Palooza. Wow. What a great time that was. Ingredients: Add about 20 Hodgkin's survivors, a bunch of caregivers, a dash of Italian food, sprinkle liberally with alcohol then bake in Boston, MA. Amazing fun, even if I was

Stevehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14984061369946160758noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9114823641377473735.post-54017898094416788762008-07-12T12:54:00.000-04:002008-07-12T12:55:14.222-04:00

I've been busy, trust me. I'll have updates galore coming shortly (the trip, some stuff at work, recent Dr's visit, etc.

Stevehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14984061369946160758noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9114823641377473735.post-83138787851042258572008-06-27T19:43:00.001-04:002008-06-27T19:51:47.561-04:00

So, we finally finalized our vacation plans for the summer. I'm thinking something relaxing; You know, laying out on the beach for a week, relaxing with a cold drink, chillin' out...Instead, we're going camping.Now, I like camping, and I like camping in tents. But I'm a long-weekend type of camper. Seven days in a tent fighting off mildew from within sleeping bags... Not so sure. However, it

Stevehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14984061369946160758noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9114823641377473735.post-3932264822675625062008-06-27T19:00:00.003-04:002008-07-13T10:04:12.097-04:00

Well, we're off tomorrow morning (early morning) for some fun up north. We're going to visit Sue's sister up in New Hampshire, and while we're up there, I'm going out for dinner with a number of the great folks from the WebMagic forums, a group of fellow Hodgers (aka my Hodge Homies). It all started when a couple from the UK were going to visit the States. Next thing you know, about 20 of us

Stevehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14984061369946160758noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9114823641377473735.post-7862664532724999132008-06-23T10:51:00.003-04:002008-06-23T11:00:19.159-04:00

Well, its settled - I go back to work (happily) on Thursday. My lung stuff cleared up for the most part (still have that "I breathed water" feeling, and still get a cough when its humid, but overall pretty good. On the plus side, I had to have another CT to rule out a pulmonary embolism - And that showed no change in lymph nodes (that's good, means no signs of relapse).Last Thursday's surgery

Stevehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14984061369946160758noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9114823641377473735.post-40103822333260684442008-06-16T11:40:00.003-04:002008-06-16T11:41:32.908-04:00

Due to some breathing issues, I've been on a course of Prednizone (weight gain, anyone?) for the last week. Still coughing, breathing has become better, but not perfect.Off for a CT.Causes? Who knows. Just sick of being sick.

Stevehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14984061369946160758noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9114823641377473735.post-67917635471890197662008-06-12T13:56:00.003-04:002008-08-10T14:36:58.069-04:00

So sorry Brian, but no repeat for you and your Giants.Traitor. ;) Sent to you by Steve via Google Reader: Giants DE Strahan to retire: 15 years, 7 Pro Bowls via ESPN.com - NFL by ESPN.com news services on 6/10/08 Michael Strahan, the New York Giants' 15-year veteran defensive end and seven-time Pro Bowl player who helped lead them to a 2008 Super Bowl win, is retiring, ESPN.com's John

Stevehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14984061369946160758noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9114823641377473735.post-79005679955456950182008-06-12T12:47:00.002-04:002008-06-15T12:54:18.868-04:00

OK, this is annoying!I'm still new to the blogosphere, so bear with me. I'm trying to set up a means of tagging posts - I don't think my family members looking for updates on my cancer remission care about .NET, and I don't think .NET developers care much about PET scans. Anyone know how to get tags to work on Blogspot? I have an email in to my lovely friend Bekah (who has tags), but in case

Stevehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14984061369946160758noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9114823641377473735.post-19056293776444716342008-06-11T18:25:00.004-04:002008-06-15T12:55:12.394-04:00

Well, for those of you that followed my old blog, I have a PowerPort, which is a device stuck under your skin and links directly into a main artery for ease of delivering chemotherapy drugs. Basically I have a huge bump on my left chest that's kept me from working out for the last 8 months.Here's a little picture of one (outside the body). I'm sure the present one won't look so clean coming out

Stevehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14984061369946160758noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9114823641377473735.post-45439942502639922692008-06-11T17:28:00.010-04:002008-06-15T12:55:31.854-04:00

I read on someone's signature today an awesome new definition for something I appear to be inflicted with as well:Electile Disfunction.No, not erectile, but electile. As in " The inability to become aroused over any of the choices for President put forth by either party during an election year."How it is used: "Is anyone appealing to you in this years presidential race?""Naa... No one excites me

Stevehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14984061369946160758noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9114823641377473735.post-29751035278962222162008-06-10T23:36:00.002-04:002008-06-15T12:55:56.384-04:00

Well, it hasn't been a fun three days so far, let me tell you. I've had a really bad time with a cough, as well as being unable to catch my breath. It's sucked, and could be from a million things between the Hodge being back (least likely) to simple inflammation (most likely). I had a nice long visit with my GP today, who felt my neck (no nodes - that's a good thing), and put me on some more

Stevehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14984061369946160758noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9114823641377473735.post-25099222928224951742008-06-10T10:01:00.002-04:002008-06-15T12:56:15.901-04:00

Hi all, and welcome to my little blog. So, what am I hoping to accomplish with my little journal? Well, to get an idea on why, its best to give a detailed explanation of where I've been.Last October, I was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma, a cancer of the lymphatic system that only impacts about 7,500 people a year in the US. I can't get a winning night at the casinos, but I can catch a rare

Stevehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14984061369946160758noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9114823641377473735.post-83069886302353332602008-06-08T14:48:00.001-04:002008-06-08T14:49:14.259-04:00

OK, just a post to say sorry for the mess, and that the site is under construction!

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