I just got my CT Scan Report back. Basically it said my cancer has been stabilized. It is not shrinking but not growing either. So I am good for another couple of months.
Yah Hooooo!!!
I talked with Melissa DeMark about new clinical trials that are under way. You must always be prepared for the next fork in the road. Based on the results of Interlukin-2 trials complete responders had a “median follow-up time of 10 months, median survival time was 42 weeks (95% CI, 19.1 to 86.6 weeks)”. That is not to say that my response could be longer.My wife says I have to stick around at least until our children finish college. She hates filing the FASFA forms for Financial Aid.
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Well I hope to talk Dee into going out to celebrate because I don’t feel like cooking tonight. I want some time off for good behavior.
Take care and Many THANKS FOR ALL YOUR SUPPORT
Jimmy B.
This is Jim Breitfeller's journey into the Maze of Melanoma. Jim Breitfeller has gathered medical information for the patient and the caregiver. As Lance Armstrong would say "Lets stand Up to Cancer" Jim's Battle with the Beast July 2005 to present.
Friday, January 18, 2008
Friday, January 11, 2008
1/11/2008 A Special Request
My Cousin Tommy & Sabrina's son was in an accident this past week. He had just returned to college in South Carolina from the Holiday Break. He was struck while jogging I believe Wednesday morning. I was told that he has broken both his legs.
Please Pray for him to have a speedy recovery from his injuries. And also for his family's safe return to New York.
Thanks for all your payers
Jimmy B.
Please Pray for him to have a speedy recovery from his injuries. And also for his family's safe return to New York.
Thanks for all your payers
Jimmy B.
Wednesday, January 9, 2008
1/09/2008 Happy New Year.!!!!!!!
Sorry that I have not posted sooner but I was on a journey from the Heartland. That is another story.
Anyway, Do you Know what time it is? It is CT scan time. Time to check this old body for any supprises. I have scheduled a full body CT scan with University Imaging at Sceince Park here in Rochester. It is scheduled for Tuesday Jan. 15 2008. It should be a piece of cake. I have these scan every 2 months to check to see if there is any cancer growth that we (the doctors and me don't know about).
I am a little concern about the turnover of the nurses working with Dr. Kirkwood. Two have moved on to other positions somewhere. Is it the pay, or something else? It makes it tough on trying to comumincate over the internet. When the E-mail bounces back with an address error, it makes you wonder.
I will post the result as soon as I get the report.
Take care
Jimmy B.
Anyway, Do you Know what time it is? It is CT scan time. Time to check this old body for any supprises. I have scheduled a full body CT scan with University Imaging at Sceince Park here in Rochester. It is scheduled for Tuesday Jan. 15 2008. It should be a piece of cake. I have these scan every 2 months to check to see if there is any cancer growth that we (the doctors and me don't know about).
I am a little concern about the turnover of the nurses working with Dr. Kirkwood. Two have moved on to other positions somewhere. Is it the pay, or something else? It makes it tough on trying to comumincate over the internet. When the E-mail bounces back with an address error, it makes you wonder.
I will post the result as soon as I get the report.
Take care
Jimmy B.