I had my quarterly oncology check-up today and received some great news. My CEA count is down to 3.1 which is MUCH better than it has been in the past (it has been as high as 5). Dr. Travis said keep doing whatever it is that I’m doing….he’s very satisfied with everything.
So short update — but great news 
So France is so absolutely caught up in their own national pride and hatred for America that they are doing everything they can to prevent Lance Armstrong from riding in the Tour this year. They are so offended that an American has dominated the Tour for so many years and they can’t stand it.
Like him or not, his comeback this time provides a world-wide face to the fight against cancer. His foundation is raising millions for the fight and his absence in the Tour will impact the visibility to this problem as well as money raised.
France needs to get over their feelings of inferiority and see the bigger picture.
The video below has the full story as told by Lance on what’s going on with the French anti-doping agency.
Update on Lance’s Injury, Response to Drug Testing Allegations — powered by http://www.livestrong.com
I had my second quarter visit with the Oncologist. The visit went good overall, the Dr. says that I look great and have rebounded physically
very well from the chemotherapy. Most of my symptoms of the chemo have subsided. However, my CEA continues to be high (4.7 this time).
The Dr.says that he is convinced that it is not any cancerous activity that is driving this number up. They aren’t sure what might be causing the elevated count at this point. They have committed to me that they will do some research and get back with me on why this continues to be an issue in my blood count.
I am moving forward trying not to think too much about it at this point
but it will be good to know what is causing it.
