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Rated: GC · Book · Personal · #1503918

A blog of no uncertain musings. What goes on in my mind is often a source of wonder to me.

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#1093692 added July 19, 2025 at 10:16am
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What's Ahead?
When I wrote about my meeting with the University of Kansas Oncologist about enrolling in clinical trials to mitigate my cancer, I came away with a recommendation not to do clinical trials. See "To Medicate, or Not to MedicateOpen in new Window.. But I needed to confirm with my Oncologist at the VA, who's responsible for monitoring my care, exactly what my treatment plan would be.

I received a call Tuesday past from Dr. Pn's nurse telling me all the scheduled immunotherapy treatments would be cancelled--they were scheduled for every six-weeks as a backup to the clinical trials--and that my treatment plan for the coming year would be a blood test and two CT scans (Chest and Abdomen/Pelvis) every three months. Since my first scans were 6 June, the next will be in September.

Honestly, I'm a little worried that three months isn't often enough. I mean, so much can happen. But Dr. Pn said she met with the cancer team and discussed my case with the result that this is the best treatment plan for me based on the testing results to date.

Thinking back on the quality care I've received since my diagnosis and surgery, and my team's responsiveness to any question I had, I've decided to take that leap of faith.

I'll continue working on the aspects I can control--drinking lots of water, exercising and modifying my diet. I have to admit that last one has been a real test for me. Hopefully, there'll be little on which to report.

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