6/22/16 – WOW… it’s like I am a school kid starting summer
break. I met with Dr. Goy today with the expectation that I would be starting
PD-1 (Opdivo) today. We started with reviewing the results of my PET scan (yes,
I had a PET on 6/20 in preparation for beginning PD-1). Dr. Goy happily reported
that all was clear. He then said “you have been through a lot and now you are
doing so well. I think you deserve a break.” He then proceeded to tell me that
he wasn’t going to start me on PD-1 today. He wrote a script for another PET
scan in 6 months… at that point we will see how I am doing.
In truth, I am a
little relieved. If my scans are clear and I am doing well, why introduce a new
drug when we are unsure on how I would respond to it. I would rather take a
break and enjoy my good health. So, I am really happy with this decision.
My next PET scan is scheduled for December 19th. I
also have a bone marrow biopsy schedule for September. This is to follow up on
the MDS… but I am not even thinking about that at this point. I have an entire
summer in front of me to enjoy.
In celebration of my good news and time off, here is a link
to the Rock N Roll classic “School's Out” by Alice Cooper.
Return to your rest, my soul, for the Lord has been good to you.
Psalm 116:7
http://mantlecell.blogspot.com/
