Update: In his own words....

Yesterday, CBRD (Clifford the Big Red Dog, aka Dad, Pop) had his second BIG check-up (MRI, scans, etc.) since being diagnosed with brain cancer. Rather than give you the update, I thought I would just copy and paste an email some of us received from him.

Cliff: Had MRI today - so far, so good ....‏

Jan 7th: Results from this MRI performed 8 weeks ago didn't show evidence of any tumor growth. This suggested that the radiation and chemo had a positive effect and actually reduced the tumors.

March 4th - today's MRI: Results unchanged from that of 8 weeks ago. Bottom line: This is a good result and what we want to maintain.

I will continue on current therapy.

I get IV Avastin every 2 weeks to limit blood supply to tumor - supposed to limit tumor growth.

I take Temodar 5 days on / 23 days off as my chemotherapy. 2 cycles.

My lab tests are fine. I am still taking the insulin but hopefully will get off that in a few weeks as I taper the prednisone.

April 27th: Next MRI is at end April (after next 2 cycles of Temodar). Basically, I am on a 2 month treatment cycle to monitor response to therapy.

Love to all.

Cliff