The Beat Goes On.

Well, folks, we have the results of the petscan from yesterday.

There has been slight improvement from 2 months ago and the results are about equal to where they were back in July 2017, which was also after 4 months of chemo.

It, therefore, appears the Dr. Patel's additional 4 sessions of chemo is appropriate. Hopefully, these final  4 sessions will have the same beneficial effect that the final 4 did last fall.

Having said that, we will still b talking to Moffitt for their thoughts and we are also keeping an eye on alternate therapies which may be useful going forward. Obviously, supplements and diet are a constant as we go forward.

Keep smiling. There is a lot of work to be done here.

I am saddened to report that my dear cancer email correspondent passed away on Sunday. I picture Mary Jo joining some others who have passed previously in rooting for my recovery. I had the privilege of meeting MJ's daughters and husband today. The great news is that they said that they will be praying for me. I am fortunate to have so many prayer warriors in my corner.

This past chemo was tough. I felt fatigued, not very hungry and had significant mouth sores, particularly at night. The research manager has perfected the way to get blood off my pillow cases.

Tennis continues to be part of my routine. However, we had an interesting incident last week. The driver made, what I thought was a questionable call on one of my shots. When I commented on it after the game, she said that she learned it from me. Naturally, I was offended and said so. She responded in kind and, it was only by the grace of God that one of the other players was a therapist and was able to talk us down to peaceful coexistence.

We are now eating or taking out food from Nori Thai in St. Pete Beach. They know me well by now. When I went in tonight, my favorite waitress said, "Pick up, Charlie?" I said that I had gone to many bars looking for a pick up with not much success.

Oh well, I haven't had a put down either!

Time prevents further comments here. I have a couple of left of center comments if you ask.

 Keep smiling. Chemo resumes next week and before you know it, it will be over. Ah, the good life.