I saw the oncologist this morning. Avastin has been added along with my chemo regimen (Carboplatin/Taxol) along with a shot of Neulasta (to increase blood count) the day following. She said it is indeed stage IV, but it's kind of an exception because it has only spread to the pleura and no other organs. She said my case is exceptional all around....
Exceptional as in good?
- Anika
As in "different". It's definitely not "good", but it's strange because of my age. It's very, very rare for someone my age to get this type of cancer.
- Michael McKean
Stay strong Michael. You can beat it.
- Patrick Jordan
Yeah, I was thinking "good" was not the right word, but my brain is losing it's ability to create synonyms for me. I hope the meds work in beating this down.
- Anika
Hang in there, sir - you're in my family's prayers.
- Brett Kelly
I'm feeling much better after seeing her. Thank God everything is going smoothly!
- Michael McKean
What is your age Michael?
- Patrick Jordan
You are in our thoughts and prayers, Michael. I hope you continue to confound the doctors, in a good way.
- WoH: Professor MOTHRA
Still praying for you. Hope things go well.
- LB ❤s FF, esp. YOU
Patrick, I'm 32.
- Michael McKean
Michael - wow - that does sound exceptional. Means you're stronger and fitter to battle it.
- Patrick Jordan