Got news and it ain't good - but I'm still positive. I think I can beat this, but can't waste any more time jerking off with mainstream medicine, that's for sure.

The surgery is off, I'm back home. I'm getting ready to leave in a little bit (week, maybe two) for Arizona. My friend has offered to put me up and in contact with the cancer center there, as well as access to the medication I need in the quantities I need, and in the best form for me to access it.

The reason the surgery did not go through is that the cancer has spread to encompass my larynx (and is slowly creeping toward the other side) and to remove it would have meant removing my voice box. Conventional medicine cannot help me anymore. They sent me home with a brochure for Hilo Hospice. it's likely that if I had been able to have the surgery in MARCH, it would have gone through well, but another month and a half wait for scheduling, and it is what it is ...

So, it looks like I'm headed for Arizona. I'll continue to work from there as long as I can, and will return when and if I'm able.

Look here for posts and updates on my condition ... these notices are migrating to the "musings" page as I post them.

Aloha all ...

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