tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38399242883233902392011-11-01T19:41:04.525-07:00Marcelnoreply@blogger.comBlogger81100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3839924288323390239.post-33872971106250007352011-10-31T13:31:00.000-07:002011-10-31T13:37:57.550-07:00

I am planning a trip to the Philippines to shoot a documentary film about a man and his wife, two Filipino expat doctors, that return to their homeland to provide surgical attention and care to the less fortunate in underdeveloped provinces. This is a film about my Mother and Father, their humanitarian work, the challenges they encounter and the lives they touch.Manny, my Father, is a the

Marcelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3839924288323390239.post-77179638599527837232008-07-15T10:32:00.000-07:002008-07-15T10:36:45.919-07:00

Remember Katie Couric exhalting the need for colonoscopy on NBC's Today Show because her husband died of far advanced colon cancer?....I should have listened then...Don't underestimate the importance of colonoscopy. I am 68 yr. old, practicing neurosurgeon, never been sick, never had any surgery and the epitome of good health. I confess that I neglected to have a colonoscopy done after age 5o

Marcelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3839924288323390239.post-40081290282420516342008-04-12T09:46:00.000-07:002008-04-12T10:05:24.113-07:00

We're heading down to Jackson park in Potrero Hill this morning. One of Julian's fav spots since there is not only playground, baseball fields, tennis court, basketball court but he can ride his bike on the sidewalk.... around the entire block. It's close to the bestest indoor spot too, Recess , run by a great group of folks who are dedicated to play! As we prepare our snack-pack and get the

Marcelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3839924288323390239.post-5160887609203870192008-04-10T13:37:00.000-07:002008-04-12T21:21:37.343-07:00

Is it real? You bet it is. I almost had to change my underoos when I heard that Prince has joined the lineup of the Coachella Music Festival, headlining the second of 3 nights. I've never seen him in concert and hopefully this will be my chance. He's on my "artists to see before I die" list. Oh and I found this whilst messing about this morning too. Purdy cool.I will be at Coachella again

Marcelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3839924288323390239.post-54803353722091289272008-04-10T10:35:00.000-07:002008-04-10T10:47:51.540-07:00

Well, my worst fears have been confirmed. My Father's pathology report came back positive for one node. I'm trying to remain positive, upbeat and strong for him. This means some radiation and some form of chemotherapy is in his future. Dad remains stoic and strong as usual. Man, nothing can shake this guy and that's good; a real trooper. He'll be here in Palm Springs for another week

Marcelnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3839924288323390239.post-15464441373629962552008-04-08T16:17:00.001-07:002008-04-08T17:47:53.822-07:00

All I can say is, "WOW!". My father is truly an amazing, strong and determined man... nothing short of inspiring.Just a few couple of short hours ago, my Pops was discharged from the Eisenhower Medical Center in Palm Springs only five days after my cousin, Ricardo "Ricky" Cacdac M.D. removed a cancerous tumor. Five days. To put this in perspective, most patients stay twice that long recovering

Marcelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3839924288323390239.post-66449971758957648942008-04-05T08:24:00.000-07:002008-04-05T08:35:58.215-07:00

Yesterday my Father underwent surgery for colon cancer. He's doing okay considering what he has gone through. I never thought that this would be a reality in my own family but this has injected me with a huge, painful dose of perspective on my own mortality, not to mention everyone I love.So I encourage you men out there over 40 to get a colonoscopy. If my father had had this checkup when

Marcelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3839924288323390239.post-10479006962052888432008-04-03T16:58:00.000-07:002008-04-03T17:10:42.927-07:00

Hello Everyone,Welcome to the Dadware blog, where you can get the 411 on all things Dad. I will be reviewing the coolest baby gear and equipment and linking you to their sites, writing about being an urban dad, talking about resources for fathers of all ages and much more. I will also be chronicling the process of starting my website, The Dadware Store Check back often and thanks for

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