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Second Treatment - 3 weeks Post-treatment

Just a quick update; quick because there is no particular issues to report!  Good news!!

This treatment has gone even easier than the first.  Side effects are nil, and carcinoid syndrome is a none issue.  I don’t really know medically what has happened as a result of the treatments thus far, but anecdotally the results are very positive.  I’ve not felt better in years, no syndrome as far as I can detect.  Certainly my quality of life has improved.  Quite a positive outcome from my point of view.  I will have to wait for the doctors determinations later. 

Leonie has been in Hong Kong for a trade show all week so it has fallen on me to keep the business perking along.  Very busy and long days but I have the energy and strength to handle it without much effort at all, including getting to the gym for 2 to 2-1/2 hours every other day.  Weights and aerobics have done wonders for my strength and endurance in a fairly short time (2+ months).  Very little weight change, but significant muscle mass gain, so I imagine some fat has had to go.  Certainly the biggest gain (other than looking better) is my energy levels (EverReady Bunny, that’s me!)

Off to the clinic for followup blood tests this morning.  Take care all and good health to you!

 Eric

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3 Responses to “Second Treatment - 3 weeks Post-treatment”

  1. Rich Says:
    November 21st, 2007 at 4:44 pm

    Thankyou for these postings about your experience with the trial, I really do appreciate them and find them encouraging.
    I’ve just been diagnosed with Lung Carcinoid myself and am interested in finding out whether or not this trial would be suitable for me also. I’d be very very grateful if you’d send me some contact details about it
    Kindest regards

  2. Carolyn Maher Says:
    November 24th, 2007 at 6:02 pm

    Hi Eric,
    Have been following your story throughout the year. My father was diagnosed with carcinoid last year and is heading To Melbourne to Peter Mac on Monday for the 2nd of his Lutate treatments. Is having a low dose of chemo this time around.
    Has been great to read your diary and hear how you are going to give us an insight into how the Lutate can help.
    All the best, I will keep reading of your progress.
    carolyn Maher

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    November 13th, 2008 at 6:14 am

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