LOGBOOK 1- My Leuko Nemesis

I stumbled into the urgent care lobby holding a bucket half-filled with blood. My pale, blood-stained face and the commanding words of my wife brought a rushed march past the reception desk to a treatment room. Perhaps a bit startled at my sudden appearance at this midnight hour, a doctor and a small staff of nurses started working on my life-threatening medical emergency.

The story grows only wilder. I’d like to share it with you.

Leukoplakia is my nemesis, a growth of painful cells that can lead to cancer, that appeared on my innocent tongue in the Fall of 2022. The bloody bucket formed another twist in a long, winding path that isn’t over yet. In a few days I’ll have a second surgery to remove another part of my tongue. More on that later..

I'm writing "Larry's Leuko Logbook" to share with you more about my journey dealing with potential oral cancer over the past three years. The story involves family, friends, medical professionals, treatments, mood swings, mortality, and yes, God. It’s been part confusing, part frustrating, part frightening, and part amazing--and maybe all those at once. Through this Logbook I hope to share a story that will enlist your spiritual engagement with me, promote your well-being and entertain a bit. The journey isn't over, and I'd like you to share it with me.

I invite you to share the story through this blog and the TRACKS EXPRESS newsletter. The Logbook will be an added feature to the rich library of material on the TRACKS FOR THE JOURNEY NETWORK dedicated to your well-being.