Let the Immunotherapy Begin
As you all know, I recently had a full-body scan. I won’t rehash that data, but since then, I’ve also had scans of my neck, head, and brain. The results were a mixed bag. On the downside, a new lesion (tumor) has appeared on the exterior of my skull, and there are several new subcutaneous lesions. We already suspected these because I can feel them just by running my hand along my scalp. The good news is that the radiation appears to have slightly shrunk the tumors in my sinuses. And the best news? No lesions were found on my brain! Yesterday, I started my new treatment regimen. Instead of traditional chemotherapy, we’re trying immunotherapy. Essentially, two drugs are administered intravenously to help train my immune system to recognize and attack cancer cells—essentially enlisting my body to fight its own disease. Please don’t ask for further clarification; I don’t fully understand the process myself! 😃 There’s also a third drug—an oral medication I would take daily at home—that...