HIGHWAY IS CLEAR; NO RED LIGHTS ARE NEAR

Ralph, Bro Jim, and I met with Dr. Dayton on Friday. Scans taken last week show marked improvement in shrinking the existing tumors, especially in the sensitive lung area. Some of the metastasized locations are cancer-free and the tumors in the liver have shrunk considerably; only one site visible. 

Every new infusion session leaves me feeling stronger and I am experiencing no side effects other than the fatigue caused by my immune system working overtime! So, I am planning ahead more than a month or two now; starting some projects, and keeping the legislators and congressmen that I vote for on their toes.

The infusions will continue, at three week intervals, for three more injections; then more testing. Since I am, with only an occasional ache or pain, living a regular life, I won't be adding much for a while, hopefully. 

Isn't it interesting that good news is often boring?  I'll take boring, believe me! However, I'll jump in once in a while if there is news.

I will leave you with the report I wrote for Dr. Dayton. He seemed to enjoy it. Hope you do, too. 

TO:      Dr. Dayton

RE:      “Whether” report

DATE:  January 19, 2018

The cough resists,

Though “she persists”.*

It seems deeper

But I’m a good sleeper.*

The feces often tightens

But Colace/Metamucil lightens.*

Walking like a 76-year old;

Twice down the hallway is my goal.*

I get a rash between my eyes;

Use globs of oil to disguise.

Balance is quite awry;

Balance classes I will try.

“Saddle” pain, it does remain;

Taking more Tylenol helps regain.*

Weight is constant there;

T’is a shame, I have lots to share.

Feeling healthy; better than wealthy;

Catch 40 winks, slightly stealthy.*

Don’t know where we go from here,

But thanks, Oncology for the end of last year.

I’M STILL HERE!!!!!  Poet Laureate Infusion Section