Well, the delay in my writing means I was busy all summer having fun and staying healthy! Flying my paraglider with my fellow winged' monkeys and mountain biking were the main activities of choice. I threw in a few nights of dancing to celebrate my body and the amazing things it can do.
Now comes the season of retreat and dormancy. Withdrawing energy into the roots in cyclic knowledge that it will once again be released when the timing is right. I am looking forward to some deeper introspection and planning, now that the pace of things is slowing down. Probably some more frequent postings here too.
As far as medical details go, here is the update. Sutent is still holding the disease steady and we are now looking in the direction of another targeted therapy as the next course of action. Namely Iressa. It's another targeted molecule that blocks a signaling pathway preventing the proliferation of the cancer cells. Again, not a cure, but will give me more quality time. This treatment involves starting with a genetic test to see if I have what is called an EGFR mutation. This will let us know the relative efficacy of the drug. Naturally, it comes with a list of side effects, but if my body handles it like I did with Sutent it shouldn't get in the way of living.
On the complementary health side of things I am continuing to incorporate other strengthening modalities including, acupuncture, yoga, qigong, dancing, and of course nutrition as my main medicine. Food still remains the one thing that I can get instant feedback from. My garden is still pumping out richly coloured kale and chard that keeps a smile on my face.
Well, that's probably enough of an update for now. Thanks for checking in and thank you to all my (Healing Team) members - past, present and future. Let's keep engaging in the NOW while empathizing into a sustainable beyond.
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