Tuesday, August 30
The string of overall good news continues………….Tuesday morning at 9:00 am. Laurie and I listened intently to Dr. Beer’s interpretation of Monday’s CT scan and Bone scan.
The key elements were:
* Bone scan revealed previously detected pubic bone lesions are gone.
* CT scan revealed no enlargement of lymph nodes.
* CT scan revealed liver metastases have significantly decreased in size – one by a factor of 8 and another by a factor of 3.
The disheartening reality is the high likelihood that my tumor cells will mutate and eventually become resistant to hormone therapy. Presently, there is no solution to this problem; however, it is reasonable to expect that my disease can be managed for at least a number of years. Research is my friend!
My new treatment regime will be quarterly injections of the hormone therapy drug, Eligard and discontinue chemotherapy. PSA will be monitored every 6 weeks and CT scans taken every 3 months. The next 3 to 24 months is a critical period. If the liver lesions continue to diminish in size “we can rest easy and keep going with what we are doing”. If, however, the lesions stay stable or increase in size, a biopsy and genetic sequencing may be in order.
Tuesday afternoon at 2pm. we rolled up to Carter’s office to give him the results. I cannot begin to express how appreciative I am for his efforts over the last 4 months in ameliorating the side effects of chemotherapy, strengthening the liver chi and helping improve my immune system. I am eternally grateful and very highly recommend his expertise. That said, I will now try to find an eastern healer closer to home for this next phase of treatment. I’m not sure how this will play, but I guess that is the theme of this journey. Carter assures me he will be there if I elect to return. I will continue his diet recommendations and heed his advice to “yield”. I will also take away from him my newfound knowledge and appreciation of the eastern perspective on healing.
I invite you to Move On with us and continue to enjoy the ride…….…….
Super great news! Hope your trip goes well!
Awesome news Mike – congrats!
I’m in there for the duration of treatment. So happy to hear the news of tumors sizing done. Can’t wait to see you in September. Hugs and good thoughts always….Spence
WOW, Mike and Laurie. What a ride! I love the good news. Not liking the possible mutating cells… I so appreciate your updates Mike. With you both and sending love.
I don’t think that could be much better! Good work so far and thanks for the updates. My advice, for what it’s worth and from what I’ve read, is to continue to stay clear of the dairy. You’ll have to search out a good ice cream substitute : )
Keep it up!!
Sending you love and healing vibes. Stay strong!
Oh yay, yay, yay, yay, yay! What more is there to say?!
Praise the healers, gods and goddesses! We have been waiting for this update and celebrate such good news with you. We are so on your bandwagon and enjoying the ride indeed!! Love, Pam and Tim