Stable is Good

It has been another six weeks so scan time is here.  Results are in and things are stable. Stable means nothing really has changed in six weeks, no new tumors and no appreciable growth or shrinkage of existing.  Of course we would like to see it disappear off scans stable is pretty good, especially when the immunotherapy I am on has little side effects.  Oh, and I am also being treated here in Portland now so no more trips down to LA every two weeks which should free up some time.  I have been enjoying the nice unseasonably sunny weather here.  In fact we have had the chance to take the convertible out a few times already this year.

Speaking of sunny weather I had the chance to visit the big island of Hawaii a few weeks ago and had a great time, stay tuned for a post on that later!

First Scan on New Trial

Good news folks! Scan results came back with no spread of disease and a decrease in size from 3.1 to 2.8cm. I am so excited and happy with this result. Still not the end but a great step in the right direction. I have even started talks to move treatment up to Portland which will help with the commute. If the trend continues we may even get to start talking about removing the affected node and keeping a good eye on things. 

I am sitting in the chair getting my next dose. Side effects with this are minimal but make me a bit drowsy the first day especially. Time to take a nap and relax.