"Ch- ch-ch-changes..."

“Grief doesn't change you. It reveals you.”

― John Green, The Fault in Our Stars

"Change" is not a word you want to hear from your oncologist.

Dr. Zu called and left a message today. To summarize his message: "We need to find a new treatment." Appointment scheduled for Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. I have not spoken directly to Dr. Zu, but I did speak with Grace, his assistant, who was short on details (and probably is not in a position to share what she does know).

I do not have details, but I surmise that Sutent, my current treatment, has not done its job and that there has been a progression in my condition.

My latest scan, which I had last Monday, must have revealed something to suggest that Sutent is not working. Not many options out there. To use a baseball metaphor, strike two! 

Please pray that Christine and I will move forward with acceptance and peace as we wrestle with uncertainty and a new "new normal." 

More details to follow.

Love to all of you.

Andrew and Christine