Chicago

Teresa and I went to Chicago last weekend to see a Cubs game. I have been to Fenway and old Yankee Stadium with my brother Greg, but never had seen a game at Wrigley. We had great seats and it was a lot of fun to see that stadium. I also made it out to see Mark Knopfler (former lead singer of Dire Straits) with my buddy Dave. It was a great show. Dave and I used to see every major concert that would come through St. Louis, but hadn't seen a show together in 20 years. Both were a whole lot of fun! I still firmly believe that we can beat this thing, but I know it is a difficult path. That is why I stop and smell the roses, or see the concerts, or even go to see a Cubs game that the Cardinals are not playing in. Procrastination doesn't work for me anymore. If the opportunity arises for something I have always wanted to do, within reason of course, we find a way to do it. We are in the process of switching up our treatment plan. I have an appointment with the Oncologist today followed by a Pamidronate infusion for the bones. This will factor in to where we are headed, but we are already starting to pursue an enzyme therapy that is showing good results for others. Nothing else is working, so the search continues. We feel good about this approach and, while there are never guarantees, we believe that I can be healed. We just need to align a few stars and planets. This treatment can be found by googling Dr. William Donald Kelley or the Kelley Therapy. Dr. Nick Gonzolas uses a similar one in NY, but this is the original and the real deal. We will also add the juicing of many vegetables to this for an assault of good nutrients and enzymes. The idea is to put my body in the strongest position to fight. The Kelley enzymes remove the protein shield from the cancer cells allowing it to be recognized and attacked. We are also praying very hard right now. Spirits are generally up, along with the pain in my hip and back, but many others have been stabilized or healed. No reason to think I can't join in the fun. We will also talk to the doctor today about Provenge. Some of you have sent emails about this newly approved treatment and we are excited about it, too. Unfortunately, it only provides a delay of about 4-6 months, and not a cure. But if we can use this delay to allow other treatments time to take hold, maybe we can spin it into a real miracle. I will post tomorrow about the results of todays appointment. As always, take care. I love you all and will post soon.

PS - For those interested, the News and Exciting Developments tab of this blog have an invitation to a party on Saturday May 8. Any and all are invited. I hope some of you can make it. Just email an RSVP to brianpca4@gmail.com.

B.