Test Results - No Actrive Cancer Cells!

I got great news this week with my test results.

The results were negative, meaning that all, or very nearly all, the cells in my mass are dead!

I will not need any more chemotherapy sessions. I will, however, undergo some
radiation treatments just to ensure that no active cells will remain.

I will have a CT scan this Wednesday to exactly isolate where the radiation treatments need to occur on my chest and how many I will need.

Once the radiation treatments are completed, my entire treatment program will be done!

I feel really good today and look forward to the upcoming weeks where I won't be "knocked down" by chemotherapy sessions. Having experienced one radiation treatment, they are a cake walk compared to chemotherapy.

Thank you again for keeping me in your thoughts and prayers.

Bill

Last Chemo Treatment Yesterday - Hopefully

I had my eighth chemotherapy treatment yesterday.
Today, I feel pretty good after 12 hours rest.

This past Wednesday I had my 'full body' PET scan to determine
whether I would need more chemotherapy or radiation therapy.

My nurse yesterday told me that the tests results were very good and that the doctor
said they were negative. I won't know exactly what that means until I see the doctor next Wednesday, however, it's very encouraging news. Hopefully, the tumor is either gone or small enough that just one radiation therapy is all that's necessary. At worst, I may need two more chemotherapy sessions. I'm ok with either and just very thankful that my healing has taken place so quickly.

I know that my rapid healing could not have taken place without my faith and all your prayers. I pray for all of you and my medical staff every day.

Will post an update on Wednesday evening after I've met with the doctor.

Thanks,
Bill