Quick background, Phil was diagnosed with mucosal melanoma two years ago, became Stage IV with lung mets in July, and then a brain tumor the end of September. Phil had craniotomy and WBR and I got us to MD Anderson in November, he has completed two rounds of biochemo here in Texas. Yesterday, we learned the wonderful news that his scans show stable brain MRI, and his CAT scan shows significant shrinkage on all his body mets, the doctor was thrilled, we are too!
Quick background, Phil was diagnosed with mucosal melanoma two years ago, became Stage IV with lung mets in July, and then a brain tumor the end of September. Phil had craniotomy and WBR and I got us to MD Anderson in November, he has completed two rounds of biochemo here in Texas. Yesterday, we learned the wonderful news that his scans show stable brain MRI, and his CAT scan shows significant shrinkage on all his body mets, the doctor was thrilled, we are too! When we got to Houston in November, Phil’s cancer was spreading fast and the doctor said to us, we need to change its direction, so we feel that direction has definitely changed for now! Phil just started his 3rd round of biochemo, and feels motivated to get thru this tough treatment now that we know it’s working. He only really complains about fatigue, but I tell him that’s totally normal between brain surgery, radiation, and biochemo. He still is able to work a little over one week in each 21 day cycle. So, we fight another day, and keep in mind all the warriors we have lost and all those currently in the battle right along side of us! God Bless and Happy New Year! Valerie (Phil’s wife)
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