Peter’s Story

Site created on July 4, 2019

This is my third journey  through the valley called cancer, since 2016.  Starting as HPV throat cancer, it has metastasized to the lungs.  I am now receiving an immunotherapy drug, Keytruda, which has re-awakened my immune system to fight the cancer; the results so far show a reduction in the numbers and sizes of the tumors; however, it is not without side effects, which continue.  However, through the Grace of Jesus Christ, He has given me His strength and the care and love of family and friends - all of you - to see me through all of these valleys.  I could not do it without you... Thank you!  Starting in 2019, I have chronicled my journeys.  However, most of the journal entries are not just about my medical situation.  They are the stories of the people I've met along the way, the love I've received, the many situations I've encountered, thoughts that may impact all of us in life and most of all - the Blessings and Grace shown to me by Christ, to whom I give all thanks and praise for my healing and keeping me in the fight.   So, welcome to my Caring Bridge website; it's really OUR Caring Bridge site, because we are a team.  We are using it to keep family and friends updated in one place.  I appreciate your support and words of hope and encouragement, more than I can say. Thank you for visiting.  the fight continues, and I am not giving up by no means!  Finally, to all of you who have children and/or are under the age of 45 years old, I ask this one request: Please speak to your doctor about the HPV vaccine; it is safe, effective and will prevent HPV cancer.  I do not want any of you, my beloved friends and angels on Earth to go though the journeys I have been and am now walking.  Stay the course ...

Newest Update

Journal entry by Peter Lovecchio

A QUICK UPDATE

PS: I'm still experiencing coughing and some lung congestion and discomfort.  I recently learned that at some point in the last 2 x months or so that I had a partially collapsed left lung; evidently, this is common with those like me who have (had) lung cancer and experienced heavy fits of coughing, along with treatment for cancer and a history of pneumonia.  With the latest injuries, due to the traffic accident on the afternoon of September 20, I need to walk or move each day, as best possible to avoid a recurrence of pneumonia.   My reaction?  I laughed when I heard the news.  Why?  With the journey I've had, I KNOW that this is just a bump in the road and a "last gasp" from the Devil with the traffic accident to do damage to me.  Well it has not worked and it still won't.  God still has the first and the last word on what happens to me.  With time, focus and persistence, love and exercise, this too shall pass. ... Sometimes, you just gotta laugh!  

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