Hi Michael,

Thanks for the welcome back and the message.  I remember what it was like here going back to 1986, the first time we visited Busch Gardens, and again in 1990, 1995, 1999, 2001, then finally moving here permanently in 2004.  I enjoy heading back and visiting New England and family at least annually, but love living here!  I am actually at the infusion center right now.  We are taking things more slowly this time, after a mishap a month ago.   What have you treated with over the years?  I treat through Florida Cancer Specialists.  It is a best of both worlds situation.  My doc is fantastic.  He is also head of oncology at Tampa General, on board at St. Joseph's and consults with the docs at Moffit.  I am still relatively young for this, 43, a fact that is driven home every time i go to infuse.  It is ok though.  i have a positive outlook, and hope that i can prove to be an inspiration to others through my attitude. I look forward to checking in with you every now and then.

Rich

Hey Michael,How are you and Colleen  doing? I have not been on  here in quite a while due to computer trouble.You are the first one I have written to in several months. I sure  am enjoying the beanie  babies  that  you sent to me. They have a special place in a display box, and I would not take anything for them,being  that  this  is a special gift from you  that I will treasure  always. I am also wanting to add to my  beginning  collection.I bought a beanie baby from my local thrift store for  only $1.00.Awesome  right!? It is a peace bear, and it came in an enclosed see through  container. My medical team  says  that I am in remission, so I pray that I continue  to  stay  this way. I hope to catch you in chat real soon.Take Care and tell Colleen  that I said hey. Take Care my friend!  HUGS-Karen

Michael, thank you for your inquiry.  I'm on no treatment now, just doing detective work on Cancer Institute and Budwig Center.  The diet's changed:  no wheat, no meat, no sweets, no dairy treats.  No alcohol.  No coffee.  (Okay, less coffee.  Gimme a break.)  I'm working and taking art workshops and walking, in between   CTs and bloodwork that don't really pick up anything.  KRAS mutated sucks!     

Hi Michael, What we have in common that has enabled us to survive this long is God. I would say about 90% of what I eat is organic. I eat a mostly plant diet which includes juicing twice a day. I will eat organic eggs once a week and either fish or chicken breast once a week. That is about the extent of the animal products that I consume. I have started to seriously limit my carb intake and avoid sugar and processed foods all together.

My CEA doesn't work for me. It has always been between .5 and 1.1 evan when there were known visible tumors in my before surgery.

Hi Michael, I have been NED for a little over a year since my last liver resection. I have had 3 so far. I am very active with mountain bikine, kayaking, weight lifting which I think has helped my longevity. I also drastically changed my diet, have started meditating and have a strong faith in God which is most important. People like you inspire me and keep me going as well but most of all I am fighting for my loving wife.

BTW I like the hat.

Hi Michael

Thank you for your willingness to attend my treatments. I'm so grateful to have met you and so many other positive people on here. Thank your wife for me. In the words of Shuey, it's shark week lol...Talk to you soon : )

NED?!! Thats awesome news.  I am doing well, some good days some bad.  But I deal with each day as it comes.  Thank you for checking up on me and sharing you great news!