Don Spencer's Artifacts

Artifacts is a term I first encountered while working in the world of museums, galleries, and archives in the early 1980s. Since then the word has epitomized aspects of my life story. Not only do I collect artifacts, I create them, use them, and sometimes recommend them to family, friends, and acquaintances. Try a few on for size.

Monday, September 21, 2009

An Unwanted Journey: Day 1398+1 - "Obituary"

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DONALD DOUGLAS SPENCER 1953 – 2009 Don died Sunday, September 20th after living a full life for 56 years. He died at peace, with his family...
Sunday, September 20, 2009

An Unwanted Journey Day 1398 - "Journey's End"

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I have unfortunately been the bearer of bad news on this blog, filling in for my father when he was unable to. I must perform this duty one ...
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Friday, September 11, 2009

An Unwanted Journey Day 1389 - "Slip"

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As is to be expected with all terminal diseases, Don's condition is deteriorating. Expected but not any easier to comprehend. But what h...
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Tuesday, September 08, 2009

An Unwanted Journey Day 1386 - "Freeport"

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Today Don was admitted to Freeport Medical Centre for hospice care. We could no longer provide the care necessary for him at home. I was im...
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Friday, August 21, 2009

An Unwanted Journey: Day 1368 - “It is what it is…”

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I am having M write this blog because of my extreme fatigue and increased confusion these days. The palliative care doctor was in today...
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Thursday, August 13, 2009

An Unwanted Journey: Day 1360 – “They Call Me Mellow Yellow”

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M. asked me this afternoon after I had spoken to the palliative care physician, “Do you feel scared?” “No. You and I have been through al...
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Friday, July 17, 2009

An Unwanted Journey: Day 1333 – More Information, More Choices

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About a week ago, my wife took me to the Medical Imaging Department of the Grand River Hospital for a CT scan of the chest, pelvis and a...
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Don Spencer
Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
Although cancer doesn't define my life, it has certainly affected it dramatically. In November 2005, I was diagnosed with rectal cancer and treated throughout 2006. Until recently, there was no evidence of disease after treatment. Now, after unsuccessful attempts at palliative chemotherapy (including Avastin), I have opted for home palliative and hospice care. Quality of life is the goal of my treatment program. My unwanted journey thread will continue to document this significant aspect of my life journey.
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