“…whereas the Gamma Knife is regulated by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission”

Reading about Sterotactic Radiosurgery, where they focus multiple beams of radiation on an object in the body (i.e. cancer tumor). Individual beams are low power, but where they come together at a focal point there's enough energy to kill cancer cells.

There's 3 types: Gamma knife, Linear accelerator-based (photons), and Proton beam therapy.

Some of the descriptions though... "This property of protons, which has been called the ‘depth charge effect’ by analogy to the explosive weapons used in anti-submarine warfare, allows for conformal dose distributions to be created around even very irregularly shaped targets”

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radiosurgery
#CancerSucks

As Mental Health Awareness Month nears its end, I'd like to shift focus on an issue that affects us all. Healthcare and insurance. #bigbeautifulbill #justsayno #healthcare #mentalhealthawarenessmonth #mentalhealth #bigbeautifulblunder #mentalhealthishealth #cancersucks #cancer #writerslife #mystory

https://rickollie.com/2025/05/29/understanding-the-impact-of-healthcare-policies-on-patients/

🎵 Cliff's Song of the Day 🎵

Link to post: https://app.crucialtracks.org/profile/cliff/20250525

"Miss My Daddy" by Tyler Hubbard

Listen on Apple Music (https://music.apple.com/us/album/miss-my-daddy/1655724212?i=1655726255)

Today is just one of those days for me where I'm really missing my dad, or as I called him a big majority of my life, Pops. Because of that, I've been listening to Miss My Daddy by Tyler Hubbard.

This song really says a lot of things in so many ways when it comes to me missing my dad. It's been nearly 4 years since I lost him to his 3rd battle with cancer and each day is tough, even after this long. I really do wish I had Pops here with me because I miss him so much!

[Verse 1]
All them long drives down to Alabama
Just the two of us
Learnin' how to clean a truck
And how to work a clutch
Watchin' how he loved on Mom
And how he talked to God
Lookin' back, he sure taught me a lot

[Chorus]
And I just miss my daddy, aw yeah
I miss all the things we did together
I sure wish I had him, yes, I do
Just to sit and talk to me forever
I'd tell him 'bout how
All the dreams we used to dream are really comin' true
And how his grandkids talk about the man they never knew
I'd ask him all 'bout Heaven
What it's like up there with You
I'd pray You'd let him stay a day or two
'Causе I just miss my daddy

#CrucialTracks #Music #CountryMusic #Country #TylerHubbard #MissMyDaddy #Pops #CancerSucks #FuckCancer

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High PSA levels lead to more doctors' appointments as scheduling snafus delay further testing. But June is my Birthday Month, and I won't go down without a fight!
#cancer #cancerfighter #petscan #psalevels #mentalhealthawarenessmonth #birthdaymonth #cancersucks ##writerslife #loveyourself #gotlove

https://rickollie.com/2025/05/23/navigating-cancer-follow-ups-my-personal-journey/

I got my BCR ABL test results back yesterday.

0.0039 is the lowest yet!

My cancer doc said it would be ok to go off my chemo meds a week before my knee replacement and go back on 2-3 weeks after surgery to help with wound healing.

Targeting mid to late September for the surgery.

I can’t wait to get rid of this bone-on-bone knee pain.

#FindACureForCancer
#CancerSucks
#Leukemia

Things I never thought I'd hear someone say...

"Let's try on my new boobs"....

🙈

#cancerSucks

A good one to read and share - on how we talk about cancer, and how it affects our approaches to it, our conception and even our experience.
Battle metaphors are old and unhelpful, and we could do more to move on.
https://news.cancerresearchuk.org/shorthand_story/the-myth-of-the-battle/

#cancer #cancerResearch #language #illness #chronicillness #CancerDiagnosis #cancerAwareness #scicomm #science #scienceCommunication #research #cancersucks

Hrm .. die einschläge kommen immer näher ... auf persönlicher ebene dieses mal.

Hab heute nachmittag die nachricht erhalten, das einer meiner besten und ältesten freunde und zeitweillig fast lebensgefährte bereits am 21.4. verstorben is.

Er hatte, nachdem unser kontakt schon nurnoch sehr gering war durch lebensumstände, letztes jahr im november noch verkündet, das er schwer erkrankt sei und nurnoch kontakt zu seiner familie pflegen wolle.

Seine jüngste tochter schrieb mich dann heute an um mir die nachricht zu übermitteln, nachdem sie endlich die kraft dafür fand.

KREBS IST SCHEISSE! Sowas von.

#KrebsIstScheisse #CancerSucks

My best wishes to President Biden and his family. Hoping for a full and complete recovery.

#PresidentBiden #JoeBiden #CancerSucks

Having dealt with cancer with both of my parents I know how trying this will be. Wishing the Biden family my deepest respect and hopes for as much time as is possible. #cancersucks

https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/joe-biden-diagnosed-prostate-cancer-1.7538358

What Sacrifices Have You Made in Life? Well, This Isn't a Sacrifice It's really not, it's a testament to love and friendships
#foryou #qotd #friendships #givingthanks #givingback #notasacrifice #sacrifices #heartfelt #loveconcursall #atyourbest #Aalyia #goodreads #writerslife #cancersucks #cancer

https://rickollie.com/2025/05/17/what-sacrifices-have-you-made-in-life-well-this-isnt-a-sacrifice/

My hair is falling out in earnest. I’m glad I buzz cut it - losing long curls would’ve been terrible. Losing stubble? Meh.

Now every pillow I have is uncomfortable. Lying on patchy stubble is pretty awful.

I hope my head feels better when my hair is all gone.

#CancerSucks

Let the fight begin once again as 'My Cancer Journey Is Reignited by Abnormal PSA Levels.'
#cancer #cancersucks #psalevels #petscan #cancerfighter #BarryManilow #cancertesting #cancertest #cancerresearch #americancancersociety #writerslife #lovemeanyways #mystorycontinued #cancertreatment #writer

https://rickollie.com/2025/05/15/my-cancer-journey-is-reignited-by-abnormal-psa-levels/

Death We fight so hard against our final status, but we never truly win. Learning to live our lives to the best of our abilities is our most important takeaway from cancer. Each day is a present. We need to make the most of them. Cherish those you hold dear. Take the time to tell them you love them. #youbeatcancernowwhat #cancersucks #cancersurvivor

Pain. Pain during cancer treatment and pain when you're in remission. It can be debilitating to be in pain. Taking it slow and steady, giving yourself grace not to complete one more project, or do one more load of dishes. It's okay to do less. #cancersucks #youbeatcancernowwhat #cancersurvivor

On your good days, take advantage of your increased energy. Sort through that pile of miscellaneous things that's been piling up. Take a longer walk. Meet up with a friend for some tea. Enjoy the extra energy. Go with the flow helps as we adjust to our post-cancer self. #cancersucks #cancersurvivor #Youbeatcancernowwhat

For those who have cancer or loved ones with cancer or are simply just curious. What can I, as a cancer survivor, answer? How can I help make this terrible time easier to navigate? I feel this is my mission: to help others with this cruel beast have it a little easier. #cancersucks #cancersurvivor #Youbeatcancernowwhat

Happy Easter! Holidays can be a challenging time for those fighting cancer. Fraught with anger over having cancer, the changes you face, but also thankful for being alive. It's okay to feel both ways; nothing has to be black and white. Gray is acceptable. You're a survivor. #cancersucks #Youbeatcancernowwhat

For those impacted by cancer: What did you wish you knew beforehand? What information would help you? What do you wish others knew about cancer and cancer survivorship? #cancersucks #Youbeatcancernowwhat #cancersurvivor