All Tumbling Things Phil

That's not what I ordered...

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 15:34:27 -0500

…Can I send it back?

That’s exactly what I wanted to say. I had about 10 really smartass things to say back. But I couldn’t. I was frozen. Speechless.

Zip back a few weeks. I had parted ways with Strands, and got the most amazing opportunity with GOGII in LA as Director of Community. Dream job.

A move to LA was imminent. But first, a trip home to Philly to visit the folks and friends on the east coast. I hadn’t gotten to see them much.

I noticed a lump on my neck. Not huge, but being that I’m in lots of pictures and perhaps may look at myself in the mirror a bit, it was noticeable. I talked to my mom about it, she’s a nurse. She suggested it could be anything. An infection, etc. etc.

On my trip home to Philly I decided to stop in to see my family Dr. Hadn’t seen him in a while, plus I wanted to get rid of whatever I had.

He ordered a CTscan and bloodwork immediately. Again, could be anything. Plus I had no symptoms, no sore throat, aches, nothing. Good stuff.

The CTscan showed a mass in my neck and chest. He passed me on to a wonderful Oncologist. He ordered a lymph node removal and biopsy.

Less than a week later, I got a diagnosis.

Hodgkins Lymphoma.

I said nothing as the Dr. told me. I was prepared for anything or nothing, but mostly the worst case scenario, since I’m a bit of a hypochondriac.

Tests were ordered to “stage” the Hodgkins. A week went by with a few tests…heart scan, lung test, PETscan, bone marrow biopsy (ow. for reals).

Stage 3, the Oncologist told me before I got my first chemo treatment yesterday. One of 12 over 6 months. Every 2 weeks.

I have Cancer.

Before I was staged, I spoke with a friend of mine about it and shared an idea I had for a site called BlameDrewsCancer. See, I am trying to stay lighthearted and optimistic that since studies show that Hodgkins Lymphoma is 90% curable…I should do SOMETHING.

I’ve been blaming my cancer for everything. Lost keys, wallet, Phillies losing. Sixers picking a bad coach. Twitter going down and/or being slow.

Surely cancer can’t withstand that type of beatdown. But why do it alone? I wanted to welcome ANYONE to blame ANYTHING on MY cancer. I’ll find a nice company or a few who will match each unique person on Twitter who blames something on my cancer using the hashtag #BlameDrewsCancer, with a dollar that will go to the American Cancer Society and Make a Wish Foundation.

My life is changed forever.

I have cancer, but cancer doesn’t have me.

I also have the best family, friends, colleagues, and co-workers any person could ever wish for.

I will win. And I will dedicate all I have in me to help others who are far worse off than I am, and I will do what I do…educate.

Cancer discussion upsets some people, makes them uncomfortable. It is nothing to run away from. Medicine is amazing these days. Technology is amazing.

I will share my experiences here on my blog.

And if my blog ever goes down….then I’m just going to #BlameDrewsCancer

kevinroyden: Thank you Tyler V., for introducing me to my new...

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 23:06:01 -0500

kevinroyden:

Thank you Tyler V., for introducing me to my new favorite font.

leo: via www.iheartchaos.com

Thu, 12 Mar 2009 11:04:38 -0500

leo:

via www.iheartchaos.com

Tumblr lets users call in, queue posts, integrate Twitter - Ars Technica

Wed, 18 Feb 2009 16:37:26 -0600

Tumblr lets users call in, queue posts, integrate Twitter - Ars Technica

merlin: Seriously. Happy Holidays. Like the man says. Have a...

Wed, 24 Dec 2008 06:34:34 -0600

merlin:

Seriously. Happy Holidays.

Like the man says. Have a good one, and see you next year.

Some Thoughts on DSLRs with video

Sat, 20 Dec 2008 08:55:58 -0600

scottbourne:

Here’s my take on why DSLR makers are adding video to DSLRs. http://tinyurl.com/3qph7h

Interactive Video Object Manipulation (via Vimeo)

Sun, 30 Nov 2008 14:13:47 -0600

Interactive Video Object Manipulation (via Vimeo)

OpenDNS | The Gift of Safe

Sun, 30 Nov 2008 07:12:42 -0600

OpenDNS | The Gift of Safe

Shatner comments on the new Star Trek XI trailer (via tvTrequer)

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 06:56:34 -0600

Shatner comments on the new Star Trek XI trailer (via tvTrequer)

Little Big Computer (via upsilandre)

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Thu, 04 Sep 2008 06:04:43 -0500

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Up - Pixar teaser trailer (via RawkusBixhu)

Sun, 27 Jul 2008 13:32:55 -0500

Up - Pixar teaser trailer (via RawkusBixhu)

How To Tell People They Sound Racist (via illdoc1)

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 20:35:48 -0500

How To Tell People They Sound Racist (via illdoc1)

App Game “AQUA FOREST” for iPhone (via hudsonTV)

Sat, 12 Jul 2008 12:22:35 -0500

App Game “AQUA FOREST” for iPhone (via hudsonTV)

How Not To Use The Drive Through ATM (via F1R1LD4Q)

Sat, 12 Jul 2008 12:12:59 -0500

How Not To Use The Drive Through ATM (via F1R1LD4Q)

Donald Duck Nazi (via mrvuong1987) nice anti-Nazi propaganda

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 07:25:15 -0500

Donald Duck Nazi (via mrvuong1987)

nice anti-Nazi propaganda

squirrel melts (via ekgism)

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 16:30:40 -0500

squirrel melts (via ekgism)

Simpsons Map for Quake III Arena (via breisgaubrasilianer)

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 13:52:22 -0500

Simpsons Map for Quake III Arena (via breisgaubrasilianer)

Seven Words (via dwood6868) RIP George Carlin

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 08:18:43 -0500

Seven Words (via dwood6868)

RIP George Carlin

rocketboom: Firefox vs Internet Explorer

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 22:15:44 -0500

rocketboom:

Firefox vs Internet Explorer