Kanik had his latest round of CT scans earlier this week and his doctor was able to see that the tumors in his lungs and liver are stablized, which is obviously great news. In addition, Kanik has gained 11 pounds since he was first diagnosed six months ago and, in many other ways, his body seems to be getting healthier.
However, the tumors within the blood vessels in Kanik's liver appear to be growing. But that just means that Kanik is going to fight this harder, with a new plan. Kanik has stopped the initial trial he's been part of since his diagnosis and began a NEW trial yesterday. He will now receive injections of a drug each week, but the great news is that there are VERY few (if any) side effects to this treatment, as opposed to the drugs he has been taking. He will stay on this trial for up to 12 weeks.
AND, if this new drug does not have the desired results, Kanik has the option to join two OTHER trials down the road, with drugs that also have very few side effects. In short, Kanik can expect to feel stronger, no matter which of these upcoming trials he takes part in and will be able to continue working, traveling and riding his sweet new bike around town.
For now, Ling-Fong is here this week and Kanik takes off for California on Tuesday (after his next treatment) to work on his Saks installations and to see family and friends for a few days.
