Stanford CyberKnife Launch

I haven't yet decided if I will go through radiotherapy when I am done with surgery and my recovery. There is some new research that shows that for my kind of tumor there "may" be longer survival rates if radiation is done right after surgery. If my tumor grade has gone up, then it will be likely I do radiotherapy.

CyberKnife M6 Series

Though the name, CyberKnife suggests surgery

5 day countdown

Seizures...

Miyajima, Japan

The first time I had a seizure 10 years ago I thought I was dying... Seizures are the worst part of my life. In fact, they ruin my life. More than having a brain tumor.

I am lucky enough to get a warning sensation called an aura before most seizures. Maybe like 10 seconds - enough time to try and lie down, calm myself, and take an Atavin.  The seizures have happened in all different situations and places. During meetings at work, in my office, at home. They just happen and usually just randomly.

Family and Friends...

I've been fortunate to have a great number of family and friends that support me through each surgery.

Recently, I've been keeping busy with friends and family -

I had a great weekend at the Vegas Rock-n-Roll Marathon, thanks to Adam and Julie. We ran, lost some money, won some money and had a really good time.

What's on my mind...

I've been really fortunate to come out of my past surgeries "ok". No right side body weakness, no speech issues and with my personality (kind of) intact. Thankfully, I was able to return to my family and work with almost no accommodations. I have seizures but...