Learning from and about cancer (chronic lymphocytic leukemia or CLL) by Dr. Brian Koffman: "Good things might come to those who wait, but not for those who wait too late" Grover Washington Jr

Learning from and about cancer (chronic lymphocytic leukemia or CLL) by Dr. Brian Koffman

What started as a personal journey of a doctor turned patient morphed into a way to share what’s universal in dealing with cancer, in my case a nasty leukemia (CLL), a failed transplant and a successful clinical trial. The telling of my journey has become a journey to teach about CLL, related blood issues and all cancers. Please visit our new website http://cllsociety.org for the latest news and information. Smart patients get smart care™. If you want to reach me, email bkoffmanMD@gmail.com

Tuesday, December 30, 2008

"Good things might come to those who wait, but not for those who wait too late" Grover Washington Jr

I am told my second opinion was approved. Sounds like a set up for a joke from the borsch belt.

A second doctor tells me that not only is my cancer unpredictable, but so am I.

Butt a boom. Butt a bing.

5 Comments:

Mikha'el said...: Congratulations and hope the visit goes well; December 30, 2008 at 5:19 PM
Judy Cleri said...: Way to go Dr. K.......never give that insurance company a moments peace.......can hardly wait to hear what the new Doc says.

May 2009 bring much peace, good health and happiness to you and yours.

J; January 2, 2009 at 3:43 PM
Vic said...: I've missed seeing you in the office-
Your blog captures the journey you've been on in such an articulate way-- thanks for letting us in a bit.
Seeing a bright 2009 for you.
Love,
Vicky; January 2, 2009 at 8:51 PM
CLL SPOUSE said...: That's good news about the approval.

BTW, I don't think I've ever seen 'butt a boom...." in print. I could hear the short drum roll and cymbal 'ding,' though.

I hope the 2nd opinion is a good one.; January 3, 2009 at 9:11 AM
jonap said...: Brian, what did the famed Dr Castro (a relative of Fidel perhaps?) have to say?
ATB for the New Year. Let it be filled with good news and accomplishment for you.

JP; January 3, 2009 at 12:24 PM

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Name: Brian Koffman

Location: Claremont, CA, United States

BkoffmanMD@gmail.com A family doc and husband of 1 and father of 4 and grandfather of 3 who loves his family and his work. I live with no TV and no microwave, but wouldn't last a minute without friends, art, music, books and the beach. Hockey, good jokes and exotic travel are pretty important too. Writing, Talmud and Zen give meaning to my life. My diet is organic vegan, often raw. I hope the blog makes the load lighter and the path both safer and more fun for those who read it or are going to similar places. I want to help. I crave your comments. If you are new to the blog, check out the portrait my son Will painted (it is the first post), and my very first text post.