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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.
Liminality; will I ever ring a bell?
I had acupuncture yesterday. I love acupuncture. Sure, the needles going in isn't always my favorite, but once they are in, I relax a...
Burt Rosen
Mar 28, 20253 min read
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 16, 20253 min read
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 19, 20253 min read
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 16, 20253 min read
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 4, 20255 min read
New fun holiday blog post on Cure!
See the poem (if you care) here!
Burt Rosen
Dec 18, 20241 min read
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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