Jonny May

Hello out there. I am sorry for not posting a quick update on my latest scans. Overall I feel good about them despite mixed results (at least in the lungs). My bone scan looked great, nothing new popped up or got worse. However, in my lungs there was some growth and yet some shrinking and even disappearing tumors in some areas. It was decided that I stay on Sutent for another cycle. So I won’t have much change in my treatment plan for at least another month to six weeks.

I am looking forward to the big day tomorrow and getting settled eventually in the Dallas/FW area. I am confident that Brandy will find a good job down there and we are really excited for the warmer weather. We are working hard on finding the best medical team possible for me on all fronts.

As for graduation, you can watch a live webcast of the commencement ceremony at http://video.utoledo.edu (it should start around 10 AM).

Thank you all for the kind words and prayers!

Greetings everyone. I hope you aren’t all too stuffed (or shopped out). I had a nice weekend and definitely ate my fill. Things are holding steady with me. Still having some issues with weight, but hopefully that’s turning around as my appetite is doing well. I just took my last dose for the current cycle of Sutent (my latest chemo). I’m now on a 2-week break and will have some very, very important scans next week to determine if I stay on the drug or not. I have 2 more days left of radiation on my skull. Another good sign is that I’m slowly cutting back on the pain-killers. From my standpoint, it seems that both therapies are going to work and hopefully I’ll get confirmation on that next week.

We are keeping busy by contemplating a move to warmer climate and by trying to squeeze in my graduation. I will walk on Dec. 20 here in Toledo and will receive my MPH degree (Master of Public Health)! Another major life-goal reached that I had my doubts on, but thanks to my supporters (YOU!) we found a way to get it done.

My schedule for today includes a home health nurse visit, hydrotherapy, and radiation at Flower Hospital this evening. I sure could use some prayers for favorable results next week. God Bless you all and thanks for your support and, as always, remember that there is plenty to be thankful for!