[AlaskaAngel]

Hi All,

Thanks, Sheila for the reminder. My 5-year "anniversary" was this week so I stopped procrastinating and checked on this. My onc's office recommended I have them sent to me because they may be needed if I do the TEACH trial shortly.

Because I had my biopsy here in Alaska and my surgery in Seattle mine are in 2 places. The facility in Seattle gave me the choice of receiving either the blocks or the slides. I am working in the dark a little bit because my onc is on vacation, so I more or less flipped a coin and requested the blocks be sent to me. If it turns out the slides are needed they are still kept and accessible by request, although at 5 years they are transferred to storage at a different facility. Storage was explained to me in that they still keep blocks there from 30 years ago.

I received the blocks I requested. The box will be clearly labeled in big letters and a brief note explaining what they are and why will be attached to the box. It will be kept either in a safety deposit box or in a fire safe for the time being.

I am looking into the blocks that are here in my home town as well.

Thanks for attending the conferences, Sheila, and bringing back such helpful advice.

-AlaskaAngel