• A-Z List of free stuff for cancer patients!

    – Updated 10/13/26 – This is the A-Z list of the main post listing free stuff for cancer patients. Everything on that list is also here. None of these are virtual nor have residency requirements, other than living in the US. Not listed: support groups, grants, transportation, or housing. I have a separate post for…

  • College Scholarships

    – Updated 9/3/26 – As my daughter is finishing up middle school, I’m motivated to start thinking about what her college experience might look like. I have a separate “Free Stuff for Cancer Patients” post, but here I want to highlight a slightly different kind of benefit. These are all college-specific; I have not listed…

  • A Potpourri of Updates

    Often my posts cover just one topic, but this one will be all over the place. Buckle up! Scans: I had an MRI (with and without contrast) plus a DOTATATE last week. It was the first time I have had both at the same time, and it was a very long, loud hour! I’m extremely…

  • ChatGPT and NETs

    My personal favorite AI system right now is ChatGPT. I use it often enough that I even signed up for a paid account. Mostly my “chats” are about organizing my thoughts, advice on interpersonal matters, and silly image creation. However, more and more I’ve been using as another tool in my tool chest for managing…

  • Ugh, spleen!

    I had an MRI this month, and an appointment with my oncologist. The good news is that my tumors continue to stay “stable” and don’t show any growth of note. Hip hip, hooray!!! He thinks the monthly Lanreotide shots have been doing their job, so I’ll continue those indefinitely. As I’ve said before, somatostatin analog…