I went to UCSF this week for a few appointments. I got a new PET scan, it came back negative. I saw a nutritionist who was able to set me straight on a lot of foods to eat, and what not to eat. I have to watch the amount of processed sugar that I take in. And she also wanted me to eat 120 grams of protein a day. She wants me to be ready for chemotherapy coming up. I saw my radiation oncologist. He told me that at first, he did not want to perform the radiation on me. But after we met, he said I was "robust" enough to tolerate the 6 weeks of radiation. Lastly, I saw my oncologist for chemotherapy. The appointment was so long, my head was spinning by the end of the hour. Needless to say, they plan on throwing the kitchen sink at me.

The plan of treatment will run for 7 months. I will. be finished sometime next year. 4 weeks of chemo, and then a short break. 6 weeks of chemo and radiation, then a break. Then 2 more series of chemo using totally different drugs. 29 weeks in all. They tell me its for my best chance at survival.

So that's it. I will be on the path towards a cure for the next 7 months. I will post when I can.
God bless, and thank you for all your prayers. I feel your support.

Mark