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Time for some blog posts!
My blog is composed of my writing on a variety of topics. It serves as a journal, a source of entertainment, and hopefully a resource to help others.
Happy Kidney cancer awareness month
Well, it's kidney cancer awareness month and although I have kidney cancer (in addition to the Pancreatic Neuroendocrine tumors (PNET)) I...
Burt Rosen
Mar 163 min read
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Expect the unexpected!
This is a combo post, updates, and thoughts. Updates first. I had my latest scans last week For the first time, I showed some growth and...
Burt Rosen
Feb 193 min read
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What does the future hold? Who knows, let's ask AI!
Some quick updates before we get into the thrust of the article. I feel good. A little more fatigue but still pretty good Work is great,...
Burt Rosen
Feb 163 min read
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The only thing to fear is fear itself - and some other stuff
Fear is real and is sometimes good because, to some degree, fear can cause us to be more cautious which can keep us safe. It's kind a ...
Burt Rosen
Jan 45 min read
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New fun holiday blog post on Cure!
See the poem (if you care) here!
Burt Rosen
Dec 18, 20241 min read
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It happened, I am working again - and loving it!
Not sure if I have discussed this here before, but, I GOT A JOB!!!!!! And not just a job, but a job that I am VERY excited about (yes,...
Burt Rosen
Nov 22, 20242 min read
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More fun with AI
We know I am having fun with AI. But, just for kicks, today I asked it to explain my diagnosis using a lot of curse words. So I have to...
Burt Rosen
Nov 4, 20241 min read
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From god to expert to input - the Evolution of the doctor-patient relationship
Back when I was born, my doctor would come to the house. He (always a white “he”) was the knower of all things medical and, no matter...
Burt Rosen
Nov 3, 20248 min read
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A walk in the woods (year 3) - reflections
In case you didn't know, I am Jewish. The holidays don't mean a lot to me because they are in the bible or some Rabbi interpreted a text...
Burt Rosen
Oct 13, 20245 min read
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Dr. ChatGPT vs. Dr. Google (spoiler: Dr. ChatGPT is going to win by a lot)
I might be a little late to this party (I have high expectations of myself) but I am currently obsessed with ChatGPT. Haven't tried it...
Burt Rosen
Sep 23, 20242 min read
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You first, treatment second
This week, I was interviewed for a podcast coming out in the future about finding happiness and having perspective when dealing with the...
Burt Rosen
Sep 19, 20244 min read
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Cure Blog Post - Feeling like an impostor
I've mentioned before that I blog for Cure, a magazine about cancer. I posted a new article today (8/6/24) but wanted to share it here...
Burt Rosen
Aug 7, 20244 min read
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As goes my mental, so goes my physical
I don't write enough about mental health so here goes. IT'S VERY IMPORTANT!!!!! This post is going to cover two things. First, my search...
Burt Rosen
Jul 4, 20243 min read
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Two years and a life time later - reflections on life
Before I get into the post, a few things. First, for those who aren't aware, I was diagnosed on July 1, 2022, so July 1, 2024 (today) is...
Burt Rosen
Jul 1, 20247 min read
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Medi(s)care - A journey into the morass!
Note: This post is kind of long but I wanted to detail my journey into the medicare world in case it can help anyone. And, FYI, I hate...
Burt Rosen
Jun 9, 20245 min read
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Is my cancer easier on me than it is on those around me? Spoiler alert: I think it is
This is an argument that I have had before and will continue to have: Cancer is toughest on those who you are close to For me, I am sick,...
Burt Rosen
May 26, 20242 min read
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Self-Advocating: no catchy title, it's just so important!
This is an important one. First, let me tell you the story that prompted this post. (Quick note, I really like my oncologist and don't...
Burt Rosen
Apr 22, 20244 min read
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Sometimes, you just have to root for a tie
I had my 3-month scans yesterday. The good news? I am "spectacularly stable". My doctor had a better term than that but neither Krista...
Burt Rosen
Mar 19, 20242 min read
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A post about a little bit of everything
I haven't posted in a bit so figured I would write a post with a bunch of thoughts that I've been having lately. First, updates. I am...
Burt Rosen
Mar 14, 20243 min read
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Once, twice, three months a scan
Combo post warning. I haven't posted a health update in a long time so here we go (it's a short one). I am doing well. Symptoms (overall...
Burt Rosen
Feb 22, 20242 min read
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