We arrived back home...

...at about sundown this evening after a long but not too difficult day at CTRC. Although there were no scans or major procedures planned for the day, we spent four and a half hours there, mainly because the lab at the clinic was down. All the lab work and blood work had to be done at another lab across the street, so there were delays caused by that. Overall, it was a mostly uneventful and painless visit. I have gained another two pounds since last time. That's six pounds in four weeks. I am enjoying food again, maybe a little too much, and it sure is nice.

Our discussion today included what might happen following our next visit, when CT scans are to be done. I found out that I am a little weird (Oh, wait...I already knew that), or at least my situation in this clinical trial is a little outside of the norm. Because I have already been off of the drug for two brief breaks but have been allowed to go back on it, my status is different and decisions about my protocol are the subject of frequent discussions among the "tumor board." We have kind of figured that if there are no "measurable tumors" that are revealed by this next scan, I would probably be "off study," perhaps not even taking any cancer drug. That may not actually be the case, however, as it is possible the sponsors (drug company) may want me to stay on it just to see what happens. Who knows? (The answer is: God!)

Anyway, my point is, we do not really know what is ahead, whether or not the scans show masses. We continue to trust God and His good plan and ask for your continued prayers.

We love you and are so thankful for all of the support and love we feel.

Kenny and Helen

Please pray for Mom as well....