MIKEY

A MUTATION is a mistake

(or a change in a living thing's DNA. DNA is a chain of chemical units found in each cell of a living thing. The chemical units are arranged in a particular sequence, or order. This sequence forms a kind of code, called a genetic code, that tells cells what to do. If the chain gets out of order, breaks, or changes in some other way.....

But...

 GOD INTENDED IT FOR GOOD GENESIS 50:20

What you intended to harm me, but god intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done

Genesis 50:20 NIV

PATHOLOGY PRECISION, FINALLY

The report confirmed that I have the EGFR Mutation.  This is a good thing!  Such a good thing that when I arrived Thursday for my radiation treatment, Dr. Bajaj, the Radiology Oncologist congratulated me!  When doctors know that a patient’s lung cancer has specific genetic mutations, they can selectively target it with certain drugs. If the cancer doesn't have any of these mutations, the doctor is left with fewer treatment options. So, A mutant mistake that is endeared to me.

I can't help but think of the Teenaged Mutant Ninja Turtles.

Especially the fun loving Michelangelo.  

WHERE ARE WE

To Date I have completed Seven Radiation Treatments and I have Eight more to go.  The goal remains to shrink the skull based tumor and prevent it from penetrating the brain or the spinal column.  On top of the treatments being easy, I have had such delightful chauffeurs!  Each one has been a complete blessing to me.   I feel pretty good with just some minor pains in my hips, knees and throat.  Other than that I'm a bit tired - this week I am going to work on a better sleep/rest pattern for me and Primrose!


Rich and I will be meeting with the Dr. Heyer this week or next to lay out the drug plan which I believe will be done in pill format so I will not have to go into the office for treatment, I simply am taking pills.  This is what I believe is going to happen, but standing by for complete instructions.