Long tail

[randy_byers]

I had an MRI and visit with my new neuro-oncologist yesterday. The MRI once again revealed that the tumor hasn't returned yet. My conversation with Dr. Taylor was an eye-opener to such an extent that I decided to sleep on it before sharing it with anyone other than my family and housemate

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Future-proof

[anonymous]

Fucking hell, Randy, that's great news! Okay, sure, skepticism is always in order; but so is celebration. This sounds so much better than anybody's expectations! You mean we might have you to kick around for a while longer? Good!

John

Re: Future-proof

[anonymous]

Oops. Since I'm not registered on LiveJournal, I should say that 'John' in this case is John D. Berry

Re: Future-proof

[randy_byers]

Yeah, I'd be happy to be kicked to the curb a few more times if I got a few more years out of it.

[fishlifter]

Wow. So much positive potential in there; we're so pleased and will try to avoid referring to you in future as 'Randy of the long tail' - although that makes me wish I could draw. Hope the chemo isn't too bad this time and your enthusiasm continues.

[randy_byers]

I've been given a new approach to trying to stave off the nausea, so we'll see if it works. So far, so good, but it's early days yet.

[anonymous]

This is so amazing Randy. Im too dazed to log in!!! Lilian x

[smofbabe]

What terrific news! I'm so pleased to hear that the expectations are so much more optimistic than before! Definitely something to celebrate.

[gerisullivan]

I can't begin to tell you how much I love reading the research and hard numbers that go along with this remarkable news. Many thanks for the link! Yes, there was lots that was well over my head, and I've only tried reading a couple of the source documents listed at the end of the article, but the bottom line is that those median numbers are downright astonishing to my eyes. Yowser, GoshWow, and All That Jazz....

Runaway bheer trucks not withstanding, right now what I most love is the expanded sense of possibility the information brings. I don't mean to discount cautious skepticism, as I certainly share that with you, but, yeah, count me in the "trust all joy" camp, and the data contains much to be joyful about.

On the long tail front, you can be grateful that I'm broke and therefore not sending you the longest tail Anthrowear.com offers. (Actually, I like to think I'd have the good sense not to order it even if I weren't watching pennies and more so very closely. While you'd have the good grace to accept it in the spirit given, I

[randy_byers]

I prefer the idea floated above of the Randy of the Long Tail cartoon. Less chance that I'd step on it.

[gerisullivan]

Sounds like a win to me. All you'd have to do is post and frame it. No grooming required.

Then again, be careful what you wish for....