After a few week delay waiting for my white blood cells to regenerate again, I have completed 11 of 12 cycles of chemotherapy. Cycle 12 should happen around the end of July/early August. Today, 7/11/19, I received the results from my 7th bi-monthly MRI and I am still clear of any regrowth and everything is considered stable! 7 for 7! FYI, GBM recurs, period. With the bi-monthly MRI schedule, we will find anything concerning at an early stage. There is no remission for GBM, and I have no anxiety about the bugger rearing its ugly head again. When it does, a new plan will be devised to treat it. That could mean back to the operating table for another craniotomy, more radiation, and a different chemo drug. I continue to have complete confidence in my care team, and know I am in good hands medically, and good hands spiritually based on my faith and on the ongoing support I receive from so many of you whom I have been blessed to know.
As for the chemo, the 12 cycles are all I will receive at this point as it has been shown that additional cycles provided no benefit in terms or progression free or overall survival and 12 cycles of essentially fighting off the impact on my blood cell counts is considered to be enough to achieve the full efficacy of the treatment.
So, the plan remains the same: eat well, rest, stay active, and stay positive. Check, check, and check!
Thank you for your support and may peace, health and prosperity rain down upon you now and forever!
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