Okay, so here's the latest.......I know everyone has been asking when someone will post again, and I wanted to wait until I spoke to the folks at Yale, which I did today (Friday, 10/24). This past Monday, 10/20, I met Dr. Jonathan Knisely, a doctor within the Dept. of Therapeutic Radiology at Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut. They took another MRI and also a CT Scan. The initial verdict from Dr. Knisely was for radiation therapy, but he informed me and the family that he would have to present my 'case' at the Tumor Board, which convenes weekly, with a group of doctors, oncologists, and other professionals. Today (Friday, 10/24), Dr. Knisely's resident called to inform me what transpired at the tumor board.
The consensus from the tumor board was to treat the tumor in a most aggressive fashion, that being BOTH radiation and chemotherapy. I will have to go up to Yale on Monday for some preliminary work. I will start radiation therapy on Tuesday, 10/28, and will continue for a 42-day cycle, which will NOT include weekends. If my calculations are correct, the radiation will end on or around Wednesday, Dec. 10th.
Regarding the chemotherapy, when I go to Yale on Monday I will meet with a Medical Oncologist who will discuss the situation. I believe I might be going on a drug known as Temodar.
Everything else is going okay. I am feeling okay, in very good spirits, and do not think I am driving my parents crazy, yet! I have asked them to please turn the heat up, as I am not used to the cold so early in the fall and, as my Mother has told us all, my bill will be under the door.
Keep the emails and phone calls coming. Thanks for thinking of me.
Michael
....sorry, one quick addition. I would like to thank Danny, Rob's brother-in-law, who is a board-certified, neuropathologist, who has offered me much advice and counsel over the past few weeks. Danny, thanks so very much. Mike
5 comments:
Love ya Mikey!
I'm here if you need anything.
Keep up the amazing attitude!
Michael...Sounds like the folks at Yale really know what they're doing. Of course, we will continue to keep you always in our thoughts and prayers. And by the way, Mr. and Mrs. Whyte, you have raised your sons very well. Both Michael and TJ are very thoughful and kind, even though they have more important things on their minds. All my best wishes to all of you. Koreen
Hi Michael,
Got your blog from a friend of yours, Betsy Kane with whom I work with. I admire your strength and humor during this difficult time. I am keeping you in my prayers. Give my love to your parents and TJ. We have come a long way since
St. Marks!
My email is giassogna@bridgeportedu.net
Thinking about you today as you start your therapy.
HUGS!
Spicey,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family bro, keep up the positive attitude!
Bafumi
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