I had shared that there is an oncologist in Rome who said that some low-level and specifically targeted radiation for perhaps ten sessions should wipe out the tumors in my lung. Of course this is hard for me to comprehend given the fact that the American oncologist gave me a death sentence, but, hey, what do I know? Plus there was a little matter of cost that was estimated to have come to probably something like 30 to 32 K Euros which is around 33 K in Dollars, when all was said and done. Given the fact that I’ve already burned through a sick amount of retirement since I started this other treatment in November it caused me to put my hand out to see if maybe a gofundme campaign might help. That plus the idea of practically giving therapy away was the plan, but, unfortunately neither one panned out. Oh well…and thanks to those who did contribute.
Fortunately Diana has a characteristic that I wasn’t aware of inasmuch as it seems that she has a bit of Pitbull and Tigress in her and she has made multiple trips to Rome, a six hour drive, and worked tirelessly on the computer and phone managing to establish me as a resident here so that the cost of the treatment itself will be paid for. There are still other expenses to contend with but that will cover the bulk of it. YEA DIANA!!!!
We still don’t know when the treatment will start but we’re figuring on probably within a couple of weeks, or maybe more. Meanwhile I’m continuing to do the other treatment getting 4 times a week blood infusions and laser treatment for the problems in my neck. Pain is a constant companion as is the fatigue. I’m now sleeping perhaps 10 to 11 hours a day and I have really not felt well-rested in years, unfortunately. God do I ever hope to be recovered from both someday. And if not, if I can still stick around to enjoy love and life and perhaps doing some continued good in the world, I’ll take it!