This is a brief but important cancer update.  I know it’s been a long time since my last update, but we haven’t had significant news for awhile.  As you’ve read before, I’m going through a new set of chemo treatments right now, in response to my July PET scan results.  I’m in my 4^th round right now, with my 5^th of 6 scheduled treatments happening next week.  My NGS test results from a few weeks ago show that the new rib tumor is genetically the same as the original one, so the same chemo agents should continue to be effective.

I had another PET scan on Tuesday of this week.  The results are very encouraging!

We will meet with my oncologist on Thursday to discuss the results and plan next steps. I don’t think we will actually deviate from the current plan.

I continue to have significant pain from the muscles in my lower right torso. These muscles are trying to stabilize my rib cage. Like occurred in March, I think my nerves are healing after my recent radiation treatments, and they are currently hypersensitive. They will get better with time.

Don’t fear, but be smart,
Erik

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