...of the MONTH?!

Edited and re-posted 2007/04/25:

I find myself (yet again) in the position wherein I am compelled to apologize. The image of the month has become an image of ... well ... more than a month. I'm sorry. I have a number of good cases but I've been running and biking and walking the dog and going to work 7 days a week and...well...there's precious little time for some of the other things that, although I know they matter. are also on the list but seem to get bumped down the list.

I was flattered recently by an in-person comment by a colleague, a Heamatotechnologist who was retiring. He was kind enough to mention that he checked this site from time to time. This person is such a well-respected gentleman that I was truly moved to learn that he bothered to spare any interest in a site which had little to do with his life's work. I do hope that we get together some time this season for a round, or demi-round, of golf.

I had a question/comment recently from a reader who stated that I received a lot of comments. Would that this were true!

While providing some instruction to another PA today, it occurred to me that a considerable amount of evidence, and data, exists for altering a patient's diagnosis, treatment and prognosis based upon sentinel lymph node status but I was wondering whether anyone had heard about any studies concerning the status of the 'highest' lymph node found in an axillary tail -- that is, the lymph node which is the furthest from the tumour; opposite, if you will, the sentinel node.

I promise that I will get an image within the week.

I hope that as many of you as possible are planning to attend this year's CAP (and CAPA) meeting in Toronto. Remember that even if your employer can only provide limited support, a substantial amount of your expenses (including your spouse's airfare, etc...to a point) are tax deductible.

Best regards to all of you. 2007 looks like a very good year for Canada's PAs!