Went for my 6-weekly CT scan last Monday. The tumors have stabilished. I feel as if it is the second of 3 phases, first phase being significant reduction of the tumors, then a stabilising period followed by the tumors regrowing. Asking the questions "how long before the third phase?" is like asking how long is a piece of string?

Continuing with the clinical trial although the specialists have reduced the drug amount by 25%. The side-affects were quite aggressive on my face and toes and toe nails. Since this reduction, the effects have moderated. I say to people that my face isn't the best when they ask how I am which leaves the door open for remarks like "tell me something I don't know"!

Saying all that though, I am in very good health, sleeping and eating well and getting lots of exercise. Went for a walk in the King Lake National Park a few weeks ago with the 3 friends I did the Oxfam 100km trail walk with to celebrate the 3year anniversary of doing that walk.

Going to Taree (3 hours north of Sydney) with Marg's family for Easter before heading back to Victoria. Then heading off to the UK on 28th April (in between treatments). Will be gone for the month of May visiting my father in Lancashire who had a serious stroke last year. Looking forward to spending some time with him. Have also managed to get a ticket to a Manchester United vs Blackburn football (soccer for the Aussies) game.

I have been enjoying my reading, catching up with friends and quiet spaces.
All the best to all of you who send out your prayers and positive "vibes" to me.

Blessings Ray