Well, this isn't the news I was hoping for. It looks like we have a slight uptake in glucose from this pet scan. The good news is the metastasis is still localized to my right hip area. There are no signs of progression to other organs. This time my dietary instructions for the petscan were much more strict. Protein and fat only 24 hours prior to testing. No oral medications for blood sugar after midnight the night prior.
My oncologist doesn't seem to be too concerned. He recommended that I keep doing what I am doing.
I have decided to begin implementing fasting at least 1x a month when I do HBOT. Maybe even weekly if my weight will tolerate it. I have also decided to increase the Mebendazole from 3 days on/4 days off to 1 capsule daily. I'll continue with Sodium Phenylbutyrate 2 tablets (1 gram) daily for 3 days every month.
My tumor markers remain normal. I will have labs drawn again on 03.31.2025 for tumor markers.
I am considering adding Ivermectin as the next off-label drug use if necessary. I really do not want to have chemotherapy. And I also don't want to spend my life cramming down supplements/drugs according to the clock. Never mind the expense. Then there's the N=1 consideration, how will I know what's working. So many things to ponder.
I am maintaining my exercise and stress management routines.
I still believe that restricting the glucose and glutamine are part of the fundamental implementation of self-prescribed Metabolic Therapy. It may become necessary to implement other strategies along the way. That may include more off label drug use along with other therapies this community is so brilliant at researching and sharing. And it's also about community that provides support and information on what sometimes is a hard and lonely road to better health outcomes❤️
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