I saw Dr. Jonathan Yang, a wonderful radiation oncologist.
I ended up with radiation to my skull and to my hip.
My skull, because of the pain and its proximity to the brain stem and jugular. It was also near my right cochlear, which will cause permanent hearing loss on that side, but other than using the phone with my left ear, the other side effects, pain and fatigue should abate within six weeks.
The hip was also nuked, because the tumor on my hip bone was growing and caused a hairline fracture on my hip, which they feared will grow and cause a larger fracture.
Other than that I am doing great.
Hopefully, the next scans will show that the radiation caused bone tumors shrink and that the chemo keeps working to keep me stable.
It's been exactly three years that I was diagnosed.
As crazy at it seems, I truly miss New Year's Eve in Times Square. It was an annual ritual I hope to resume. Perhaps, next year.
Keep up with the prayers and good thoughts, they are working.
To all those celebrating have a merry Christmas and happy New Year.
