Avastin, mateys!

[randy_byers]

Just a quick note to let people know that last Friday I had my first infusion of Avastin. I'll be getting these every two weeks going forward. Avastin is an artificial antibody that attacks the blood vessels that supply cancer tumors with sustenance, and thus prevents them from growing and spreading. The tech who started the infusion for me said

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[history_monk]

Best of luck with it!

[randy_byers]

Thanks! At this point it seems I could use all the luck I can get.

[gerisullivan]

Huzzah for no problems so far with the Avastin. May that continue to be the case. Yes, "Go, Avastin!"

More huzzahs for being in pretty damned good shape and heading to your sacred place. Hugs, and All That Jazz....

[randy_byers]

Thanks, Geri. Thanks also for the CD I received in the mail yesterday. I don't already have that album, and I look forward to listening to it when I get back from the Olympic Peninsula.