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Jim Allen

California
Blog: http://jimallen-lungcancerhappens.blogspot.com/
It has now been more than three years since I was diagnosed with Stage IV adenocarcenoma (lung cancer).  I initially started my blog to keep friends/family updated without needing the repeat the same stuff many times.  It has turned out to be much more than that. My blog... Full Bio
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5/22/12 Eyes getting better by Jim Allen Posted in: Blog Posts in Cancer After a few days using the eye ointment from Dr Phan and doubling up on eye drops, my eyes are getting much better. Minimal crusting. Most redness gone. Woke up early today ... Read on »
eye news by Jim Allen Posted in: Blog Posts in Cancer My eye doc told me today that the crusty eyes are due to them being overly dry as a result of the radiation. She gave me different drops and an Rx for an ointment for the r ... Read on »
Didn't go to the office by Jim Allen Posted in: Blog Posts in Cancer Today, I did not go into the office - the first time in years - except, of course, for trips ;-). I have been dealing with very crusty eyes, heavy mucus in my throat and si ... Read on »
5/12 Rough Day by Jim Allen Posted in: Blog Posts in Cancer Today was a little rough. Both eyes were pretty crusted. I could barely spread the right eye lids. After going downstairs to take my pills and eat some cereal, I sat back i ... Read on »
5/11/12 One week since last radiation by Jim Allen Posted in: Blog Posts in Cancer Doing relatively well since my 15th and last whole-brain radiation last Friday. My eyes have continued to be pretty crusty; but, they seem to be stable. A damp, warm washcl ... Read on »
Weekend May 5-6 by Jim Allen Posted in: Blog Posts in Cancer Made it thru the weekend after my 15th & final radiation treatment. Slept lots. Ran a few errands. But, mostly sat in my Laz-E-Boy watching TV and playing games on my iPad. ... Read on »
15th - Final radiation by Jim Allen Posted in: Blog Posts in Cancer Hurray!!! Today was my 15th and FINAL whole-brain radiation treatment. Next week I can go back to sleeping a little later. For the last few days, I have had a crusting on m ... Read on »
May 1, 2012 Brain Radiation by Jim Allen Posted in: Blog Posts in Cancer 12th whole-brain radiation treatment completed this morning at 8:30. Just 3 more treatments to go this week. Then, I will probably have a followup MRI in a couple months to ... Read on »
April 29 Doing OK by Jim Allen Posted in: Blog Posts in Cancer On Friday, I completed the 10th radiation treatment. Two weeks down. One week to go. So far, I have experienced just two significant side effects. Since the middle of last ... Read on »
On April 26, 2007, I received ... by Jim Allen Posted in: Blog Posts in Cancer On April 26, 2007, I received a confirmed diagnosis of non-small-cell lung cancer – adenocarcinoma. After months of testing for allergies, asthma and other things that might ... Read on »
Pic of new radiation mask by Jim Allen Posted in: Blog Posts in Cancer For those who might be curious, this is a picture of the mask used for my whole-brain radiation treatments. The green tape outlines the area treated by the radiation. Read on »
April 25 Brain Radiation by Jim Allen Posted in: Blog Posts in Cancer For those who might be curious, this is a picture of the mask used for my whole-brain radiation treatments. The green tape outlines the area treated by the rad ... Read on »
4/12 radiation by Jim Allen Posted in: Blog Posts in Cancer Treatment #4 yesterday and #5 today. Was a little sleepy yesterday afternoon. Radiation or getting up at 6:30AM. Up earlier than normal this week?? Eyes a little drier than ... Read on »
4/18/12 4th treatment by Jim Allen Posted in: Blog Posts in Cancer Treatment a little earlier today, 8AM. Once again, simple and short. Visited with Dr H. nothing significant. No side effects yet. Read on »
2nd radiation by Jim Allen Posted in: Blog Posts in Cancer Nothing significant today. Rec'd 2nd radiation treatment. Arrived at 8:20. Complete and on my way to the office at 8:30. Very early in the cycle - no side effects yet. Read on »
4/16/2012 First whole brain radiation - second time around by Jim Allen Posted in: Blog Posts in Cancer Early today was my 1st whole brain radiation treatment. Well...it is the 1st for this time around. Actual 1st whole brain radiation was 3 years ago. See my March 16, 2009 p ... Read on »
Treatment schedule by Jim Allen Posted in: Blog Posts in Cancer Mask formed to my head, CT scan with the mask and schedule reviewed. I will receive a whole brain treatment each day - Monday to Friday - for the next 3 weeks. 15 total trea ... Read on »
4/11/12 Brain Radiation by Jim Allen Posted in: Blog Posts in Cancer Mask formed to my head, CT scan with the mask and schedule reviewed. I will receive a whole brain treatment each day - Monday to Friday - for the next 3 weeks. 15 total tre ... Read on »
Anniversaries, eye, brain - April 4, 2012 by Jim Allen Posted in: Blog Posts in Cancer First, the good news. April is the 5th anniversary since my lung cancer diagnosis and first chemo. Only 2% with Stage IV lung cancer survive 5 years after diagnosis!! March ... Read on »
It's always something else!! by Jim Allen Posted in: Blog Posts in Cancer Saw the opthalmologist/retina specialist today.  My vision is the same as it was 3 months ago.  However, apparently, a new "growth" has appeared on the iris of my right eye ... Read on »
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