Another unexpected trip, my logbook - Piero Bruno
‘It's a dangerous business, Frodo, going out of your door.
You step into the road, and if you don't keep your feet, there's no knowing where you might be swept off to’ - Bilbo
‘Life always throws us challenges. This one I didn't expect. But it's there and I have to do something with it.’ - Piero
This blog is for anyone who wants to hear from me and follow my treatment journey.
If you're here, it's because you received an invitation from my wife. Safyatou to access this blog. She writes this blog with me.
I am taking up my pen once again today to give you some news about Piero. These past few weeks have reminded us, yet again, that his care journey is not a straight line and that the steps planned may evolve depending on
The new protocol seems to be yielding the expected results. The latest tests performed a few days ago, particularly the PET scan and the CT scan, are very good. My doctors are satisfied with the progress and believe we are on the right track.
The new chemotherapy protocol has now begun. In a way, we've started from scratch. This means, in the best-case scenario, the end of treatment is now envisioned for October. The first few days haven't been easy. I experienced
This past week has been particularly difficult. The new chemotherapy did not go as planned. I had a significant reaction to one of the drugs in the protocol, which led the doctors to transfer me to intensive care for a few days.
I'm writing exceptionally to share some news before Piero's treatment resumes tomorrow. These past few weeks have been particularly difficult. The first chemotherapy yielded mixed results. Tests showed positive effects, but they
The results of the exams conducted last week bring both good and bad news. It's quite disconcerting for us, but also for the doctors, as the results do not paint a simple picture to interpret. The PET