PET/CT results

I got a call today from KCCC and my PET/CT results came back with good news.  The report reads "presacral region has decreased in activity significantly."  This is good news and I will discuss the results with Dr. Pendergrass on Tuesday.  I am seeing about getting down to MD Anderson in the coming weeks and will have them do a re-assessment.

PET/CT scan

No real news today but I had a PET/CT today in KC and will meet with Dr. Pendergrass at KCCC on Tuesday to review the results.  This will help him determine what the next step(s) will be in my treatment.  Currently I am receiving a chemo infusion every three weeks and take an oral chemo pill for the first two weeks, the third week I have nothing.

 

recent CT scan

I had a CT yesterday and the radioligist said that I have a pocket of air close to the area where the anastomsis is.  He is asking that my surgical oncolgist review the CT and make his recommendation.  I am sending them the CD today and hope to hear something back by early next week.

More to follow.

well, back to KCCC for more chemo today.....they plan on several chemo treatments and then will do some testing to see how the tumor is reacting to the drugs...hopefully my body does not develop a resistance and the drugs do what they are supposed to do.....FIGHT THE FIGHT......Unity is Strength, Knowledge is Power, Attitude is Everything - LIVESTRONG...later, - jupe

The Kanzius Machine: A Cancer Cure?

I got a couple of calls last night about a feature on 60 minutes last night.

here's a link to the story that is 13 minutes or so:

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/04/10/60minutes/main4006951.shtml

This development is pretty interesting and I am curious to see if they can shorten the timeline for a human trial. 

cheers,
-darin

 

biopsy results

Today I got a call and the results of the biopsy were as expected. The cancer has returned.  The good news is the area is contained and is not in any organs.  I will be meeting with my Dr.'s here in KC on Wednesday and they will collaborate with my team at M.D. Anderson to determine the best path for treatment.  I am hopeful that we can get all of the cancer out this time around with a combination of chemo, radiation, and/or surgery.

This will be another challenge of my strength, stamina, and will to do everything possible to beat this disease. I have so much to live for and will NEVER give up hope that I can win this fight.  Thank you all for your previous support and know that I may be calling upon you again during this journey of mine to lead a cancer free life.

Please pray for me, my wife and our son as I head back into battle.

Unity is Strength, Knowledge is Power, Attitude is Everything,
LiveSTRONG

-jupe

 

 

biposy

I had a biopsy done here in KC at St. Joseph Medical Center on Tuesday, April 8th.  I don't expect to have the results for a few more days.  I am holding a small bit of hope that this is not a recurrence but am prepared to fight again. 

I will post the results when I get them.

Cheers,
darin