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A Celebration of Life for Peter Higgins

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Dear Friends of Peter Higgins, This Sunday , November 18, 2018, we will hold a Celebration of Life for our friend & colleague Mr. Peter Beresford Higgins. Landmark was a huge part of Peter’s life & while he got a lot from Landmark, he contributed more. Simply having your name attached to this list means … Read more

Dear Friends of Peter,

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It is with great sadness I report that Peter has lost his fight with cancer. He died peacefully in his sleep at Sunnybrook Hospital in the early hours of Wednesday, August 22, 2018. The funeral will be held tomorrow, Sunday, August 26, 2018 at 12:00 pm at Pardes Chaim Cemetery.

5 months of chemo

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Last week I completed the 5th month;y cycle of chemotherapy. The results are evident in the substantial reduction of the visible signs of the sarcoma. If you could reach through the web-page and touch my skin, you would feel that the surface has fewer bumps and bibbles and the orange-peel on my forehead has almost disappeared. The … Read more

Oncology Cycle 2

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My Oncologist is pleased with the progress of chemotherapy to date, as am I. We had a serious discussion about my traveling to Vancouver for my son’s wedding – the only way I could have assisted my body in restoring its resistance, would have meant canceling a complete monthly cycle of scheduled treatments with no guarantee … Read more

Chemo 5 and 6

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Chemo 5 and 6 did their job of reducing the size of the sarcoma – hard to blog about the equivalent of watching paint dry. My blood count is taking a beating and I have kept to my bed these last few days in the expectation that my energy levels will return with continuous rest. … Read more

Chemo 4

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Chemotherapy number 4 was uneventful – or in medical jargon unremarkable. Continued shrinking of the edema on both cheeks and forehead and the skin returning to be soft and flexible to the touch with no significant side effects. Daughter Ashley accompanied me to the station where the drip is installed and the chemicals do what … Read more

Oncologist 1st Month Review

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This meeting was me saying that the chemotherapy seems to be working and the sarcomas are shrinking. Med-Onc checked the tumor on my scalp and the edemas on my face and agreed. The balance of the conversation had to do with whether I was experiencing any unexpected side effects like nausea, indigestion etc and I … Read more

Chemo 3 + 5 days

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It occurred to me that the impact of the chemotherapy extends over more than one day – so in future I will post the image snapped 5 or 6 days after the therapy. The difference in the results seems subtle to the eye but I can see and feel the difference as the days progress. … Read more

Day B4 Chemo 3

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It’s 6 days since the last treatment and I see and feel reduction in the size and thickness of the edema on my left cheek and temple. The tumour on the top of my head has shrunk significantly – all good. The swelling around my right eye remains firm although the lower lid is softer … Read more

Radiation Oncologist – 1st Time

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On Tuesday 2nd May, I met with my Sarcoma Specialist. He wants to check with his team to decide whether to do a little mild chemotherapy to reduce the impact of the cancer in my right eye before launching on a five day per week for five-week radiation program – radiation remains the most effective treatment. I’m back to PMH next Tuesday to meet the medical oncologist and for them to outline the treatment program. My head is a mess of sarcomas under my scalp and cheeks. I am optimistic that I’ll be clean after the five-week treatment. Concern is whether the radiation will affect my eyesight / fluids and my saliva glands and ability to talk without external lubrication. 

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