Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2021/11/15
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Last Summer, I got this from Jim Aug 3, 2020, 10:56 AM Hi Sonny, Thanks for sharing your sister's story. Twenty years ago, we had to place my father-in-law in medical rehabilitation, so I'm somewhat familiar with what goes on, though without the complications of the pandemic. Life there is boring and miserable. In late December I was dealing with two skin cancers on my scalp. I had the larger one, though a less serious melanoma, removed at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, complete with a skin graft. My retired eldest son took care of changing the dressings and providing topical medications. When it came time to confer with oncologists about the second cancer, a carcinoma on my forehead, I asked for a frank discussion of possible outcomes. Since the long-range predictions did not look good, I chose not to undergo surgery on this one. At 90 years old, I did not wish to spend my last year in a hospital. This was just before the COVID 19 pandemic was recognized. As things have turned out, I feel sure I made the right choice. The "lump" on my forehead is getting a little larger and the headaches a little more frequent, but, so far, Tylenol is making it bearable. My doctor, who is my grandson, and I agree that entering a hospital environment at this time is not a good choice. I continue to take pictures and do the things I enjoy. I am fortunate that DoorDash will deliver restaurant food to my front door in about half an hour. I make occasional runs to the pharmacy drive-up window and to the grocery (with mask), but, otherwise, I stay at home. I thought I would tell you this so that if my stream of pictures should suddenly cease, you would know the background story and could let others know. Thanks, in advance. Jim Nichols Tullahoma, TN USA Regards, Sonny http://sonc.com <http://sonc.com/look/> Natchitoches, Louisiana 1714 Oldest Permanent Settlement in the Louisiana Purchase USA