larrys

Thanks to everyone for the comments. Here is an update.

I FEEL great, even though my ca 19-9 is still climbing. Isn’t that wierd? I have many tumors now, but they are not in the liver or bile ducts, and they are concentrated in an area of my abdomen adjacent to the original sites. I feel like I have nothing wrong, and I spent this last weekend trimming palm trees in my front yard and working on the sprinkler system. My wife and I also cleaned our garage (partially). I’m 60 but I don’t feel like it yet!

Thanks to Lainy for the information about Cyberknife. I did have a consult with Dr. Kresl, and because of the number of tumors he suggested IMRT, 5 days per week for 6 to 8 weeks. A cleanup with Cyberknife is possible. I have already had the scans and the marking, and I will go in this Friday for a final x-ray and then start the IMRT next Monday. It all happened very quickly since I already had a recent PET. I don’t know how chemo will fit into the treatment equation yet.

I am also following the plan my Naturopath designed for me which includes a strict diet (mostly plant based, with organic poultry and fish only – I try not to eat anything from a box or a can), supplements, sauna 2x each week, filtered water, lots of green and white tea (EGCG and flavoniods), and exercise every day.

Good thoughts and wishes to everyone.

Regards, Larry