So, I'm a bit late with this update as I wanted to be certain of what I would say and had to verify with the Doc before I did so. Last week, after my normal infusion the Doc had moved up my six month screen to technically three months. So, off I went to the imaging center, I get pumped full of IV Contrast and I get to suck up some more of those sweet, sweet radiation rays.

I swear, with all the imaging I've had this year, I should have turned into the Incredible Hulk by now.

If you've ever read one of these reports, you know how doctors love to pontificate and roll out those Reader's digest $20 words. This report was chocked full of them. Words after words, stuff I had to look up and I got perfect 800 on the verbal portion of the SAT! A whole lot of words to say:

All of the cancer nodes I had are gone.

They haven't moved into any of my organs or my bones, they're just...gone. Now, granted, they were small to begin with, 5mm and less. Except one that was 3cm. And now they have 3 months of images on it and the radiologist says it hasn't changed and isn't reacting to the cancer sensitive contrast. The current diagnosis is that it isn't a cancer tumor, but a benign cyst.

My Oncologist says he's never seen anything like it. On his recommendation, I'll be finishing the last three treatments of chemo he's already ordered to be sure and then he's going to image again. And nothing changes from this, I will be in remission. Stage IV to remission in half a year. If that's true, I'll have two years of follow ups, every six months, but if nothing changes there then I will be one of those rare folks who are called Stage IV Cured.

But, that's not the end of my wonderful news.

You might recall earlier that I had to be cleared by a cardiologist for the intestine surgery as there was some concern I may have some artery restrictions. So, that appointment was last week too, where I had my entire torso arterial system examined by Ultrasound. My cardiologist tells me, you're a big guy, and you're hearts a little bigger than most, but you're a big guy. That's normal. Your arteries are fine. You don't need a cardiologist. The chemo is raising your blood pressure so keep an eye on it, be healthy and have a good life. You are released from my care.

I have been blessed by the worst possible news in the best possible ways. This is a tremendous miracle and I am grateful for it, and all the love and kindness I've been shown here. It is, unfortunately, an expensive miracle and my bill is currently just shy of $134K. If you'd like to make a donation you can at:

https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-for-medical-expenses-in-c...

For everyone who does donate $5 or more, you'll receive an Electronic copy of my new book Beyond This Illusion, a modern fantasy based upon Celtic myth and legend and an exploration of why fairy tails are not wish fulfillment, but warnings. Or, if you prefer to wait for a dead tree addition, I'll send you an autographed paperback or hard cover, depending on your preference and purchase.

This story will not be released on any of the story sites.

I also appreciate your thoughts and prayers as I continue this battle with cancer and encourage everyone 45 or older to get a colonoscopy. It could save your life!

Thank you all for your help and prayers. Feel free to reach out to me on discord as well.

PS: And there is even more good news of a literary nature. After my last infusion I had a story come to me and began to beat against the back of my eye balls. In three weeks, I've written 58K words on it, but I'll let my pre-reader sing the praises of it. Coming soon, the Prerogative of the Bondsman.