Latest update on "MY MAN"

[Seriously, WTF?]

Mike had his most recent scan this past Tuesday, August 7th. On Friday, he met with his doctor and she was all smiles! His blood work was good and his weight is steady between 144-146lbs. The chemo cocktail  he is currently on is kicking some serious "C" monster's butt!!  All areas of concern have decreased in size!. These areas being the liver, abdominal cavity, both lungs and thoracic area!!!  This is very positive news and makes all the "CRAPPY" chemo days Mike has to endure worth it!  Well, I wouldn't say worth it but it definitely makes him/us realize the importance of why such an awful thing... in reality is what makes better days ahead for him and our family. 
 Mike also had his 29th chemo treatment on Friday!  August 24th  marks 2 years since Mike's diagnosis (8/10)   He hasn't slowed down or stopped kicking butt since!!  Many people often tell me what an inspiration Mike is to them and how in one way or another he has inspired them or changed their way of how they look at things in life. To this I say "WOW"!   I often find myself looking (okay stalking)  him  thinking "Is there really all that bad stuff  going on inside such a wonderful person"? Seriously?? Sometimes I  get angry for a little while and think "WTF"???!!!Really??Sometimes I have a few sad days and cry BUT I stay focused on all the progress he has made  and I move forward.  Honestly,  how he handles  his situation in what life has thrown his way probably doesn't affect me  the same way  it does to our many <3 friends and <3 family. I believe I feel this way because of the many years Mike and I have  been together (30 years  to be exact) and the fact that I live with him on a daily basis. He has always been  a man on the move. Someone that can't sit still if his life depended
on it! He has been this way since I met him. Because of this drive and determination within him, I don't know Mike any
differently than to keep moving forward, continue kicking butt, and never slowing down!  Our very own Superman to say the least!
Although the results were positive, he will continue with chemo treatments for  at least 2 more months. His next treatment is scheduled  for Friday, August 31st.

[danomal]

Great news! Good job Mike, keep fighting and keep kicking butt!

[elise]

I can tell your that your support means the world to him. On days where he's not 100% in the mood to fight, you help him get there. You're both doing awesome work!

[Baseballmum]

So happy to hear this news!! Keep on fighting the good fight.

Baseballmum

[edgellc]

WOOOO HOOO! Great News!

[RixInPhx]

That's so good to hear, you guys deserve a break!

Peace and love, Rick

[Deirdre]

Great news and well on getting through everything thus far

[CheeseHead]

Great news. Hope this tumors keep going WTF and disappearing..Glad you are there for him and vice versa.

Cheers,
Cheese

[Mona]

That is a very good news Kathy. Chemo is working this is what we all want. Mike is doing good job.
As to friends and family, I sometimes get upset when I heard “you look so good”. OK, but none of you knows what price I am paying for it. I think that they try to push away the idea that something bad can happen to us. Or some do not know what to say, and there are others who excusing their self’s because they are not supporting you because their life is so busy. I hate what cancer do to our lives.
Much love,
Maria

[Icesk8tr]

Awesome news Kathy. Way to go Mike

Hugs,
Christine

[pmterra]

So great to hear from you, Kathy and with such amazing news - so, so happy for you and your family! Celebrate
lots of hugs
P.

[juliej]

Great news, Kathy! You are such a special couple. Tell Mike to keep kicking cancer's butt!

xo,
Julie

[cecioboe]

That's such great news! Keep that butt kicking up!!

[las]

That is wonderful news. Mike has been thru a lot and I am so happy that all areas are shrinking.

Lisa

[Kathleen808]

So glad to hear the good news! Mike is an amazing guy and you have been there every step of the way. You two are a great team. Praying things keep moving in the good direction.

Aloha,
Kathleen