Dearest friends;
I thought it was time for an update. I had another scan in early September and I continue to be NED. For Melanoma patients, they use the term NED (no evidence of disease) because once your cancer has spread, you may have microscopic cells floating around that cannot be seen by scans. I will take that! Other than the bout with pneumonia in August, my health continues to improve. I have finally weaned down to 2.5 mg of prednisone per day from 100. The damage the steroids were doing to my health was significant so it is truly a relief to be done with that. I find myself with more energy each week and less tired. I am still needing 10 hours of sleep a night to recover from each day, but the steps I am taking are forward! I thank you all for the thoughts and prayers, they have worked and my recovery after diagnosis is truly a miracle. I praise God for that. 
Please pray for my dear friend Amanda Maguire who has entered hospice after fighting the good fight, she continues to be an inspiration to so many.
Love you all,
Ted