LFS: The Storyteller

©2017 by LeeZard   “The biopsy shows moderate to seriously aggressive cancer on two sides of your prostate.” And so, last Thursday, my life changed forever. The surprise is, I’m not freaking. Those who know me well know how shocking that is. For those who don't, four words: New York, Jewish, Neurotic. The next surprise, especially to me,  is that I feel stronger and stronger each day. Not physically; I've lost 30-pounds. But I feel like my whole life has prepared me for whatever lies ahead. I’m ready. Bring it! I had a bone scan today. I'll meet with my urologist in six days. For now, you know as much as I do.  ------------ My brain has always worked at high speed, although my mouth often swings into action first. Over the last eight days, though, my brain is processing more slowly as more thoughts and feelings emerge. I’m actually enjoying this part. I am learning so much more about life. I’m learning so much more about me. No matter what happens, this b...

©2013 by LeeZard Some of you may have noticed I’ve been quiet for the last week or two. Some of you may have appreciated that. No apologies for returning but I will explain where I’ve been. There was a little hiccup last week as I continued preparing for THE Road Trip. The Physician’s Assistant (PA) at my favorite dermatological clinic spied something she called “worrisome.” I have reason to worry; my oldest brother died at the age of 64 with cancer throughout his body, spurred in part by Melanoma. That’s the skin cancer that gets on what I call The Highway to Hell and spreads via your lymph system. If it is fast spreading and aggressive, it is deadly. As a result, I go in every six months for a checkup, including photo comparisons with previous exams. It’d been seven months since my last checkup and, with THE trip imminent; I thought I’d stop in before hitting the road. PA Catherine del Secco conducted the examination, primarily on my upper torso where my Adoni...