My Journey

I had my 36th week clinic visit on the 13th of October.  The scan results were good.  Today they were confident to confirm that the tumors on my adrenal gland and small bowel were “resolved” GONE for us common folk.  All the other tumors were “stable” or slightly reduced.  I’ll have the printed copies in a couple of days so I can compare it all.

The blood work was all within limits so I received the maintenance treatment.  I’m now on a six week scan / twelve week treatment schedule.  As long as the scans and blood work are good I advance to the next six week interval.

About a month ago a blood test revealed that my testosterone level was very low.  So in addition to the thyroid treatment I’m now on testosterone therapy.  It seems like my energy is increasing daily.  I’m riding my bike on a regular basis building up my endurance and strength.  As long as the weather doesn’t get too cold or wet I’ll be riding.  During the bad weather I’ll be using the equipment at Planet Fitness. My goal is to qualify to ride at least one day of the Pan Mass Challenge next summer.

Today I passed my bike helmet around to my medical team.  I’ve asked them all to sign the helmet so I can remember them all as I ride.  The main message on the helmet is “It’s about Kickin’ Melanomas Butt”.”  The helmet is starting to look neat with all the messages.  Sometime soon I’ll post a picture

~jerry