[Covid and me]

What a wonderful story and frankly a lesson to us and our society about what we should be doing during this time.  Like you, I first stayed locked in the house; working on project after project until I ran out of things to do.  Now, I'm careful when I go out.  I take precautions but I meet people for lunches, visit with my daughter and get out to enjoy the autumn weather.  Locking ourselves in our home is hard on us physically and psychologically and we really need to work on a balance in our life.  You seem to have found it and I applaud you for it.  Thanks again for sharing your story with us.

Lou

["And Awaaay We Go!"]

Well written and my thoughts and prayers are with you on your journey.  

Lou

[An Update About Some Down Time]

Ken,

First let me recognize the skill your writing shows.  It really drew me into your world and what you are experiencing.  And it likely gives voice to others who may not be able to articulate their stories as well.  

These journeys of ours are fraught with danger, anxiety and hopefulness that we'll come out well at the end.  Even when NED seems relatively possible the road there is filled with twists and turns of all kinds finished off with a topping of discomfort and symptoms that can often feel as terrible, or even worse, than the disease.   I can say that your in my thoughts and prayers and I look forward to hearing your updates as you progress on this path.

Finally, you're correct, you are safe here with us and we will support you in any way that we can.  Your success will be a success for all.  Stay strong.

Lou

[10 Steps to Surviving Lung Cancer from a Survivor]

Tom,

This is so good.  Simple, crisp advice.  Thanks for taking the time to share.

Lou

[My Thoracic Surgeon Comes to Dinner]

Tom,

I just got to read this and it is spot on.  I found myself nodding to each of the qualifiers you listed above.  I was really blessed with my pulmonologist and surgeon.  The surgeon was almost like an athlete...moving around full of energy, listening deeply to my concerns and questions, being fully open and honest with me about my disease.  He was well-versed on recent research and offered solid reasons why a resection was preferable to a wedge approach (I was thinking about).  I have access to him through a medical website and the one time I Needed to ask a question he called me back personally (rather than a written response) so that he could respond and make sure I had no further concerns.  

Anyway, nice piece, well written.

Thanks,

Lou