7 Years Ago Today

 Seven years ago today I opened a report on a scan that I had the day before.  At the end of the report was a note with a recommendation for a further scan.

"Focal abnormal 1.2 cm enhancing focus involving the right pubic bone which also demonstrates diminished enhancement a neoplastic lesion cannot be excluded. Correlation with a CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis and bone scan is recommended."

I felt fine.  There was nothing wrong with me.  I had no symptoms whatsoever of any problem.  It was clearly an example of people being overcautious.   Two hours later I had incredible pain in my abdomen.  Two weeks later a scan made it clear - cancer.

Eventually the first #chemotherapy gave me neuropathy in my hands.  It was like someone injected lidocaine into my hands.  I could see my fingers on a fretboard when I played.  But had no sense of feeling.  The neuropathy eventually subsided about a year or so later.

When #Covid started I went into isolation.  And started writing a lot of music for the first time in a real long time.  It was inspired by experiences.  You never know what will trigger the writing process.  This video shows part of what happened

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