A good day

My dear friend Andrea took me out golfing yesterday. Sunny and mid 60's, what great weather, sorry for those in the rest of the country. It was a short course, lots of ponds (golf ball magnets) and a bargain on golfnow.com at $15 each - wow!

We were paired up with a nice couple from Wisconsin who played at our level. We all contributed balls to the water but had a great time, not taking it too seriously.

I think it's been a year since I've golfed. I'd decided not to golf until I was working full time again but couldn't pass up the price, and I needed a treat. Radiation therapy on my neck will probably start week after next.

Next Monday I start getting an infusion of Irbetux, 3 hours. Then on a weekly basis during radiation treatment. Side effects include breaking out like I was in high school again. Oh boy.

Pre-Treatment

No cycling today. Had to meet with a dentist to get pre-screened for my impending radiation therapy. I'll be getting a mouth guard that will keep my tongue out of the way and also shield my gold crown. It should be ready Thursday.

It will probably be another week before starting treatment - 5 days a week for 6 weeks.

Another oncologist appoint this afternoon too.

My dear friend Andrea has arranged for golf tomorrow on a short course. Yea! I thinks it's been almost a year since I've golfed.

Another short ride.

Finished Cycle: Jan 24, 2013, 2:09:49 PM
Route: New Route
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Ride Time: 52:56
Stopped Time: 4:43
Distance: 10.74 miles
Average: 12.17 mph
Fastest Speed: 25.00 mph
Ascent: 371 feet
Descent: 411 feet
Calories: 701

http://www.cyclemeter.com

Post Surgery

With all this "free" time I've decided to experiment with iMovie to make a vlog about my cancer experience. I'm using Photobooth on the Mac to record and iMovie to edit and add titles.

Recovery

It's been a slow go cycling this winter. Cancer and surgery have kept off my bike, except for a few rides around the neighborhood, since December 18th. Doctor's removed my right tonsil and the tumor it contained, then removed lymph nodes on Jan 10th. Indications they got all the cancer and I'm looking forward to a quick recovery. Drain tubes in my neck will come out next week and I hope to get back on the bike shortly thereafter. On the upside, I've lost 10 - 15 lbs during this time. The first surgery involved some damage to my tongue, which is still swollen and limits what and how much I eat. I've also had to give up beer due to the medications, damn. And its NFL playoff season!