Matthew Slater
@matthewslater.bsky.social
Philosopher of science at Bucknell University; living with cancer (so far...); microblogging about my treatment here: scroll to first post for the backstory if you're interested.
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https://www.mhslater.com/
https://philpeople.org/profiles/matthew-h-slater
Crystal flat white is what I need!
December 4, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Crystal flat white is what I need!
Sorry: should’ve said CLEAR liquid (ie no cappuccinos).
December 4, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Sorry: should’ve said CLEAR liquid (ie no cappuccinos).
As a bonus, I'd probably be able to go off chemo for at least 6–9 months (possibly longer), which would be amazing after this many cycles. Still considering options (stay the course, take a break from chemo without surgery and monitor), but strongly leaning towards the surgery.
November 4, 2025 at 3:40 PM
As a bonus, I'd probably be able to go off chemo for at least 6–9 months (possibly longer), which would be amazing after this many cycles. Still considering options (stay the course, take a break from chemo without surgery and monitor), but strongly leaning towards the surgery.
These days a little over 3 hours. 2 hours shorter now that I don’t do the oxaliplatin.
November 4, 2025 at 12:23 AM
These days a little over 3 hours. 2 hours shorter now that I don’t do the oxaliplatin.
To clarify: I should *eventually* get some news. They biopsied a bunch of tissue to see what its status is. Should know more at a follow-up appointment.
October 18, 2025 at 1:05 PM
To clarify: I should *eventually* get some news. They biopsied a bunch of tissue to see what its status is. Should know more at a follow-up appointment.
It makes no sense. There’s nothing special about the stroke of midnight. Tell me 8 hours or whatever!
October 17, 2025 at 3:16 PM
It makes no sense. There’s nothing special about the stroke of midnight. Tell me 8 hours or whatever!
Honestly, my fingers have never looked better!
September 27, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Honestly, my fingers have never looked better!
The upside is that I’ll need to (get to) go off chemo for a few weeks to prepare for the laparoscopy and potential surgery. Surgery consult coming up.
August 28, 2025 at 1:06 AM
The upside is that I’ll need to (get to) go off chemo for a few weeks to prepare for the laparoscopy and potential surgery. Surgery consult coming up.