Final results of the bloodwork are in: both CEA and Calcitonin are down substantially, heading in the right direction.
CEA measures general cancer cell activity. January 31 was 5567, April 25 is 4926, a decline of 12 percent. Calcitonin, the specific measure for thyroid cancer was 8105 on January 31 and now is 4036, a drop of 50%! Since the beginning of the Zactima experimental drug trial in August 2007 the CEA has dropped 45% and the Calcitonin is down 79%. These are very positive changes, so we are optimistic. However, we still have quite a way to go to get to a level that indicates “cured.”
All other lab values, such as hemoglobin, potassium and such are within normal limits. These results reinforce a perception of a “stable” condition, meaning my body is successfully rallying to return to good health.
Thank you all for the support and reassurance that keeps us resolute in spirit and effort.
Copyright 2008
http://lindalater.blogspot.com
Posted May 9, 2008
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