Stable!

As most know, I had a CT scan last week. Originally scheduled for the 25th but moved up until the 23rd. The results you may ask....one word......STABLE!!!!! Thanks be to God.

Now you ask, what does stable mean. Well my liver has 5 spots(more on this later), 3 stayed the same and 2 shrank just a bit. The nodules in my lungs also shrank just a tiny bit. The tech that read my scan said this cancer is stable.

Back to the 5 spots.....in September 2007, I had my 1st PET scan. Just a refresher...a PET uses radioactive sugar to note activity in cancer tumors. On this 1st PET test all 5 spots showed activity. At the Cancer center, we compared the PET from September to my last PET in May. Only 2 spots are showing activity now. The other three are still there but not active. Yet more good news.

I know we are still in for the long haul. I am still standing strong battling this cancer with strength from Jesus. Please continue to remember many of my friends that are effected with cancer.

Thanks for dropping by,

Believe,

Kevin

Just more info...

I hope all my family and friends are doing well, thanks for stopping by. Everything is well in Casa de Vman. Chemo is still taking its toll on my energy, mind and body every 2 weeks, but God is still allowing me to do many things most cancer SURVIVORS do not do.

You may have noticed I used the word "survivor". I am already a survivor. I BELIVE in my heart God has more work for me to do on this Earth. I am just, no wait....WE are just going through a little trial....please continue to remember Brenda and I as we are battling this disease on a day to day basis.

There are some awesome new chemo drugs coming down the pike in the next few years. please pray for their continued success in trials and a speedy FDA approval. One that is showing a 95% stabilization rate.....Some great news for CC!!!!!!

Lots of prayer requests:

I just found out tonight my friend Michele has 2 spots that showed up on her brain. I know this is a shock after being NED for nearly 6 months.... The doc DOES NOT believe it is cancer....but still a serious condition....

Patti at our church is facing the start of her colon cancer journey, she was just DX last week.

Continue to remember The Clifton Family with the loss of Chad. I still miss you more than words can say. I know you would not trade what you are experiencing now for nothing...... I just know you are watching over me and I hear your voice somedays as clearly as your are right beside me.

There are many people at the Colon Club needing prayer. Some dealing with bad news, deaths of loved ones, bad scans, chemo not working, etc.

Remember me next Friday, I will be having a CT scan to see the progress of the new chemo. Please pray for total destruction of the nodules in my lungs so I can be cleared for a liver resection.

Before I end this post....can I ask you all a question....

Do you know Jesus as your personal Savior? If not...dont wait...none of us are guaranteed anudder day on this Earth.

Believe,

Kevin

Just a little update.....

1st I wanted to thank God for allowing Brenda and I to make the trip to Atlanta for Chad's funeral. Over 75 of my extended family at the R1-Forum and a couple of other boards made the journey as well. We spent Saturday night at Rob and Leigh's house with most of them. Everyone seemed to share many stories. What a moving night talking about "Chad Fun". I still miss you Chad....deeply. I know you are at Jesus' side. My brother in law, Mike was taken from us in nearly the same way. Mike taught me so much about riding and Chad picked up where Mike left off.....I wonder what those 2 are chatting about? So Fast, So Clean for life!!!!!!!

I am dealing with the death of my closest friend by thinking about ALL the good times we have shared over the years. The hardest thing, we talked several times each day and there are times I pick up my cell to give him a call.....

If you have time, go to www.youtube.com. Punch in Chad Clifton and there are a few tribute videos that have been made. I shed many tears everytime I watch them.....

The new chemo is going well and I seem to be tolerating it better that FOLFOX. I have my next scheduled scan on the 25th. Please remember us both in prayer. I am ready for massive improvements in my DX.

Thanks for stopping by.....

Believe,

Kevin