Scan 6 Update, a prediction, and an important request

On May 14th, I had my sixth bi-monthly MRI scan. And, again, the scan was considered stable and clear meaning there is no sign of tumor regrowth (no cell groupings or new blood vessels to feed any regrowth activity). So, again, I could not ask for better news.

My beloved San Jose Sharks (ice hockey team) were eliminated from the Stanley Cup playoffs by the St. Louis Blues tonight, blowing up my dream of a Sharks vs. Boston Bruins Stanley Cup Final for this season. So, I’ll jump back on the bandwagon of my New England roots and go all in to pull for the Bruins. My prediction: The Bruins hoist the cup at the end of game 6.

On the GBM front, I will be walking with a (currently) small team of people in the Bay Area National Brain Tumor Society walk in San Francisco on June 23rd. This a fundraising and awareness building event that includes a 3 mile walk beginning at Crissy Field in SF. The views of the Golden Gate Bridge will be impressive. If you are able to join me, I would be honored to walk with you. If you cannot attend in person, a donation on behalf of team Frosty’s GBM Friends would certainly be appreciated. For more information about the walk joining my team, and/or donating, please visit this site. Every dollar raised will help the NBTS continue its efforts to find a cure for this difficult ailment, as well as, other brain tumor types that afflict people of all ages, genders, and ethnicities often without any hereditary or other genetic predispositions.

Bay Area BT Walk in June

The walk is on Sunday, June 23 with check in at 8-9:30AM and the walk from 9:30 to 11AM. The start location is Crissy Field in San Francisco (the views of the Golden Gate Bridge will be spectacular). The event ends at 12:30PM and the walking distance is a little over 3 miles. Team name is Frosty’s GBM Friends. To register, join my team, and/or make a donation to the National Brain Tumor Society, please use this link:

http://www.braintumorcommunity.org/site/TR?px=3785507&fr_id=3202&pg=personal

If you plan to participate in the walk, please let me know.

Status Update, Milestones, and Fundraising Walks

Scan #5 remains stable and clear of regrowth/activity! Cycle 9 of 12 of chemo finished. Next MRI will be on May 14th with the readout on May 15th. Peace, health and propserity be with you all!

I celebrated my 1 year from surgery anniversary on Friday, May 3rd and 1 year from diagnosis on May 7th. My spirit remains positive, my diet is healthy and I am staying active playing golf and ice hockey, riding my bike, and working out at the gym. If you have time and are so inclined, please drop me a note about how you and those you hold dear are doing. Thank you all for the love, prayers, positive thoughts and energy, and for your offers of support and help. 

Bay Area BT Walk in June

I am putting together a team (and soliciting donations) for the Bay Area Brain Tumor walk. It would be my honor to have you join me for this fundraising and awareness-building event. The walk is on Sunday, June 23 with check in at 8-9:30AM and the walk from 9:30 to 11AM. The start location is Crissy Field in San Francisco (the views of the Golden Gate Bridge will be spectacular). The event ends at 12:30PM and the walking distance is a little over 3 miles. Team name is Frosty’s GBM Friends. To register, join my team, and/or make a donation to the National Brain Tumor Society, please use this link:

http://www.braintumorcommunity.org/site/TR?px=3785507&fr_id=3202&pg=personal

If you plan to participate in the walk, please let me know.

CSC Hope Walk in May

Cancer Support Community provides education (research developments, alternative or complementary treatments and side effect management, yoga, meditation, crafting, nutrition, etc) and support group services for cancer patients and their caregivers and families. I participate in a Brain Tumor Support group and a general cancer patient support group, both of which have been helpful and completely free of charge. 

It would be my honor to have you join me for this fundraising event. The walk is on Saturday, May 18 with check in at 8:30AM; Opening Ceremony at 9:00AM, Walk begins at 10:00AM and the event ends at noon. The start location is Heather Farms Park in Walnut Creek. The distance is about 3 miles. Team name is “Frosty”. To register for the event and/or to join my team, please use this link:

https://cancersupportcommunityhopewalk.rallybound.org/TeamFrosty

If you plan to participate in the walk, please let me know.