Quick Update
It would seem that, as much as this trial was supposed to be a targeted therapy, it didn’t target what we hoped it would. I say that, but I want it to be clear that I am not resentful. The gift, opportunity and blessing that it is to have access to clinical trials far outweighs the negatives. Yes… I’ve participated in 3 trials so far… one of them worked. But that one worked WELL. I likely wouldn’t be here today if it weren’t for that trial. That is what I am constantly grateful for. The past 2+ months have probably been two of the most consistently challenging months for me since my original diagnosis and surgeries in 2018. While we can not definitively attribute what I’ve been experiencing these past 2 and a half months to the trial (there are many variables) the “why” doesn’t matter at this point. 3 weeks ago I couldn’t get off the couch without causing a coughing spell. I dreaded the idea of a flight of stairs. I stopped being able to even walk the dog. The violent coughi...