Grateful

Wanted to give a brief update from my previous "anxious" blog...

Two Things:

1. My treatment last Friday went off without any problems or excitement

Meaning I had no bad reactions

No anaphylactic moments

Passing out and scaring everyone:)

Though, having had two over the past months

Does keep the nurses on their toes!!

So...

I will continue to have treatments every three weeks

But future treatments will no longer include the chemo drug

That causes the worst side effects

But will continue with the two immunotherapy drugs and one chemo drug.

Now...

For more incredible news:

2. My doctor just called to report on my tumor markers...

To refresh your memories:

Tumor markers are one measurement showing tumor activity

By measuring protein levels put off in the body.

My normal measurement range would be 0-38

Meaning, for me, that is the protein level put off by the tumor that is within the range that a normal person would have.

So...the exciting progression:

March 13th = 58
April 3rd = 45
April 24th = 37
May 15th = 29!!!

Hallelujah!

I am so grateful:)

Thank you again for your support, prayer, encouragement and positive thoughts!!

As always, you all are so appreciated,

Dave