Thursday, June 9, 2011

A reprieve.

I just got a cal from my oncologist, Dr. Schraeder. He was pleased with the scan results and I will now have a well deserved 6 weeks off of chemo. Next session scheduled for July 18th. Yay !

Basically, everything that is showing up is reducing in PET intensity (which is a good thing) and there is no spread (an even better thing). But to be certain, I'm not even remotely out of the "woods" yet or in the "R" word.

I am, however, ecstatic at the news. So..............Carpe Diem.


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"Adrian becomes major hurricane in the Pacific"

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Wednesday, June 8, 2011

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Scan day

Today was my PET/CT scan. Now, it's hurry up and wait. Not a very comfy feeling. Oh well !

If the scan is stable and no spread then my oncologist is going to give me 6 weeks off of chemo. It may not sound like a big deal but trust me, it is ! It's been over 3 1/2 years of constant treatment but at least I'm still here :)

We shall await the verdict.

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Tuesday, June 7, 2011

A sucker is born everyday

If you are tired of reading the phone book or airline schedules then read a bit of my blog. It should make you sleepy in about 3 minutes and 42 seconds. Try it. Amazing :)

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Carpe diem.

The cardiac doc visit

I had a good visit with the cardiac doctor who has been taking care of me since my MRSA infection back in 2009. It seems like my cardiac issues are under control and my meds will be cut in half again.

The low dosage of Crestor that he put me on has worked wonders on my cholesterol. Hopefully I will get the dosage cut at my next 6 month visit.

The basic idea is for me to get off as many meds as I can safely do. The chemo being the biggest prize.

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Monday, June 6, 2011

Chemo 13 (Round 7)

Another fairly short and sweet visit to the "poisoning center". Just the way I like it. Everything is normal and stable. Now you know I'm referring to the blood work, vital signs etc. Right ?

On Wednesday I have my PET/CT scan scheduled and here is the deal. If the scans once again, show stable and no spread then I will be given 6 weeks off of all treatment. Even though it doesn't sound like much it means a hell of a lot to me. I need a good break because I have been getting treatment now for over 3 years. Essentially, I will skip a 3 week treatment. Never being satisfied enough, I'm trying to get even more time off. Typical bloody pilot !

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