Progress Update

I continue to do well. Good appointment with Dr. Zu on February 12th. Weight is stable, vitals look good, although my WBC was a bit lower most likely due to the crazy cold and flu season gripping Southern California. I also received my monthly injection of Sandostatin which is always fun.

Work is going well. I am active, eating well, and happy to be married to Christine and to have the best friends in the world!

Thank you for all of your love and encouragement!

Next up: Appointment with Dr. Zu on March 12. At that time, we will schedule a CT scan.

Progress Update

Had Sandostatin injection on Tuesday and saw Dr. Zu for follow-up on Thursday, 17 January 2013.

Happy to report that I am doing great, aside from a nagging head cold, my numbers look good.

I am maintaining weight, eating well, and starting to run regularly again.

Thanks for all the support and encouragement.

Up next:

Mass of Hope: February 11 @ St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church
Dr. Zu appointment February 12.

All my best!

Update on My Progress

Hi All,

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to All! Happy Holidays!

I had a CT scan of my chest, pelvis, and abdomen on December 11 and saw Dr. Zu on December 18th.
All is good. CT scan shows no change in tumor size or growth.
WBC is good.
Had my monthly infusion (injection) of Sandostatin
Vitals are good. I am up two pounds!

All is good in the world!

Thank you for your continued support and encouragement!

Next up: Appointment with Dr. Zu on January 15th.

Update on Progress

Saw Dr. Zu last week, Tuesday, 20 November 2012. He acknowledged that I "kicked his butt" in the half marathon! HA!

Good report! I gained three pounds, my vitals look better this month, and my WBC, while still low, is a bit higher this month! Hoo Hoo. Also got my monthly infusion of Sandostatin.

Got a flu shot last week as well.

Last few days have been rough with sore throat, fatigue, and low grade fever, but I am back to work today and am feeling okay.

Thanks for all the well wishes and encouragement.

You guys rock!

What's up next:

Three month CT scan of chest, abdomen, and pelvis to ascertain treatment progress.
Appointment with Dr. Zu on December 18.

Silver Strand Half Marathon

Hi All,

I ran the Silver Strand Half Marathon on Sunday, 11 November 2012. My goal was to run 2:00 or faster without having to dig down. I ran 1:58:54 officially! I beat Dr. Zu by 8 minutes! HA!

I cannot tell you how much I enjoyed my experience. While I didn't run very fast, completing this race after last year was an emotional triumph for me.

Thank you to all who have supported and encouraged me!

Next time, let's do it together!

What's up next:

Blood work on Friday, 16 November.
Monthly appointment and Sandostatin infusion with Dr. Zu on Tuesday, 20 November.

Update on My Progress

I saw Dr. Zu on Tuesday, October 23, for my regular monthly appointment and infusion of Sandostatin.

He reports that my WBC is lower than last month, but still within an acceptable range. I never know how to interpret the numbers, but I know one key number is 88 as opposed to 92 last month. Perhaps someone can explain this to me!

I am also down 2 pounds from last month despite having a voracious appetite. Again, Dr. Zu is not overly concerned given that I have a good appetite, am strong, and am continuing to run.

Next appointment is November 20th.

Up next: Silver Strand Half Marathon. Zu thinks I will beat him! HA!

Thank you for your continued support and encouragement!

Latest News on My Progress

Hi All,

Sorry for the long delay.

I had a CT scan of my chest, abdomen, and pelvis two weeks ago. Good news! Results show no tumor growth! I am doing well. Continuing to run about 4 - 5 days a week. Getting ready to run a half marathon on November 11 with Dr. Zu!

Thanks for your continued support and encouragement.

CT Scan to Assess Treatment

Had a CT scan of my chest, abdomen, and pelvis on Friday, 21 September 2012, to assess progress of my treatment on Afinitor and Sandostatin. Will see Dr. Zu on Tuesday, 25 September 2012, for monthly appointment, for monthly infusion of Sandostatin, and for results of my scan.

Please send positive thoughts my way. And thank your for the positive encouragement.

I am still running five days a week. I feel good, strong, and calmer. Hard to believe where I was one year ago!

Monthly Appointment with Dr. Zu

Had my monthly appointment with Dr. Zu yesterday, 28 August 2012. Blood counts look good, although my WBC is still low and my glucose level is still a bit high, both side effects of the Afinitor. I also received my monthly infusion of Sandostatin which has resulted in the usual soreness at the injection site.

Next appointment is scheduled for 25 September 2012 before which Zu has ordered another follow-up CT scan of chest, abdomen, and pelvis to ascertain the progress of my treatment.

Feeling pretty good these days. Running 5 days per week (most weeks) and sleeping better.

Thank you for your continued support and encouragement.

Update on Treatment Progress

Saw Dr. Zu on 31 July for my monthly appointment.
Doing well. WBC within acceptable range. Received a Sandostatin infusion.

Trip to Massachusetts has left me pretty tired. Not sleeping well has made the last couple of weeks rough. Hope to get back on regular schedule soon.

Thanks for your continued support and encouragement.

Next appointment: 28 August 2012