TODAYS BLOG SOME MEDICAL AND PERSONAL
http://m.jnm.snmjournals.org/content/47/8/1235.full RFA AND PET TIMING
Assessment of treatment response with 18F-FDG PET is likely to be more difficult after radiofrequency ablation than in other settings because of a distinct and prolonged inflammatory response after treatment. Very early 18F-FDG PET, within the first 12–24 h or 6–8 wk after radiofrequency ablation, might be the best timing. However, it is important to remember previous experience in which sufficient evidence from preclinical studies guided decisions in the clinical setting and yet the results in humans were different.
SO I GO FOR 6 WEEKS PET AND MARKERS AS THE ABILITY TO QUICKLY RETREAT RFA SITE ATTRACTIVE, SAY 50% CR PER RFA MET. I HAD 4 METS SO ODDS PER THIS STUDY LOW FOR CR BUT POSSIBLE. A GOOD READ IF YOU ARE INTO RFA, I THINK I HAVE HEALED WELL, TIME WILL TELL MEANWHILE I HAVE A FAMILY TO ATTEND TO, THE 6 WEEKS WILL DRIVE DELAY IN STARTING DC VACCINE, BUT THE CLEAR CLINICAL OPTION TO RE RFA DIFFICULT SPOTS SEEMS PRUDENT.
I wonder what prof morris, dr glenn and prof bell think about next clinical step.? Of course b17, dmso, gcmaf can only help, i had 500mg xeloda today to synergise dmso and full supplement regime.
I also did cancer markers, i suspect the anti inflamatory lef based protocols and my healthy diet and life style will promote accelerated healing. I have noticed more yellower urine post surgery.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/m/pubmed/20819630/
CONCLUSIONS: PET/CT performed within 24 hours after RFA can effectively detect whether residual tumor exists for colorectal cancer liver metastases. The results can guide further treatment, and may improve the efficacy of RFA.
MORAL OF THE STORY, BEG FOR POST RFA PET WITHIN 24 HOURS
so vogl mri as good for liver met, but pet ct better for lung, so as i have liver, lung lesions i think i will stay.
IF CR ALL METS, THINK ABOUT THE IMPLICATIONS FOR GCMAF, B17, DMSO. AN INTERESTING RESULT, THEY ALL ARE WITH AGGRESSIVE TRANSLATIONAL THERAPIES.
EMAIL TO CLOSEST FRIENDS IN SYDNEY
Dear friends,
The process of extracting what we love and need to build a better life in the new home is a wonderful challenge.
we are doing our best, without much rest any help this weekend in particular in setting new home is welcome.
I feel great, a bit tired, sonetimes overwelmed by the mountain i have to move and clear again. 4th time.
I urgently need to fly to germany on 6th july for more treatnent and we have house warming 5th july for ellies birthday, afternoon tea.
to be cancer free and have family settled in a clean home is a dream come true.
My love to you all from the Tryhurns.
The removalists come friday, so the weekend is really big. Pianos going tomorrow etc eta.
oh and i got a loan approved today to cover a few years treatment, so god is smiling on us.
love,
pete