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I am taking up my pen again today to give you some news about Piero. These past few weeks have reminded us, once again, that his treatment journey is not a straight line and that the planned steps can evolve based on his response to treatments. To date, the transplant plan we spoke about previously is no earlier the immediate step. Previous treatments had allowed for a significant regression of the disease, but new tests have shown that the level of response necessary to move forward to the closing chemotherapy and then to the transplant is not yet

The new protocol seems to be yielding the expected results. The latest examinations carried out a few days ago, notably the PET scan and the CT scan, are very good. My doctors are pleased with the progress and consider that we are on the right track. However, the situation remains rather paradoxical. On the paper of the medical reports, the news is encouraging and the current protocol appears to be the right one. In the reality of my daily life, the treatment remains very heavy and its side effects leave me very little respite. Fever and fatigue are still very present and

The new chemotherapy protocol has now begun. In a way, we've started from scratch again. This means that, in the best-case scenario, the end of the treatment is now envisioned for October. The first few days weren't easy. I experienced significant side effects, particularly nausea. Fortunately, they gradually subsided, and I'm feeling a bit better today. As of yesterday, I'm back home. As with every return, fatigue remains very present, but I remain optimistic about the continuation of this new protocol. The coming weeks will allow us to gradually measure it

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 to ensure close monitoring. This period was very trying for me, but also for my loved ones. Fortunately, once this reaction was under control, the doctors were able to resume the assessment of the situation and observe the first effects of the new treatment. And that's where the news becomes more encouraging. For the first time in a long time, the fever

I am exceptionally taking up my pen to share some news before Piero resumes treatment tomorrow. These past few weeks have been particularly difficult. The first chemotherapy brought mixed results. The tests showed positive effects, but they also confirmed that the main objective regarding the tumor had not been achieved. Fever, fatigue, and pain continued to play a significant role in Piero's daily life. They led to several hospitalizations, numerous additional tests, and a period of uncertainty that was particularly trying for all of us. After several weeks of waiting, questioning, and

The results of the exams performed last week bring both good and less good news. This is quite disconcerting for us, and also for the doctors, as the results do not paint a simple picture to interpret. The PET scan shows that the bone marrow involvement has disappeared, which is very good news. The tumor mass in the psoas has also regressed. On the other hand, the tumor remains very active and very present. Furthermore, the fever persists when it should normally have disappeared at this stage of treatment. This is the point that

The last few days have been difficult. After 48 hours in the hospital at the Daniel Hollard Institute, I was able to go home. This return is a good thing, even though fever and fatigue remain and continue to severely limit my daily life. I had hoped to recover more after this third chemotherapy. This time, things did not go as I imagined. This is probably what makes this period particularly difficult for me. During today's appointment, the doctors confirmed that my general condition is not improving as expected. Despite blood tests that are still progressing and positive, the

Hello everyone, First of all, thank you to those who reported the temporary unavailability of the site. Due to an incident with our hosting provider, the blog was inaccessible for a few hours, but everything is now back to normal. I can therefore give you some news about Piero. After this third chemotherapy, recovery was more difficult. As Piero explained in his previous message, the chemotherapy journey remains trying and takes a lot out of the body, even when the treatment is proceeding normally. After a difficult weekend and further tests performed this morning, the doctors decided to hospitalize

Here we are halfway there. At least, I hope so. The chemotherapy session went well. Recovery, however, is still too slow for me, as usual. Chemotherapy, in theory, I know what it means, but living it is something else entirely. It's not a conventional treatment: it destroys the tumor and, at the same time, it destroys the body. The benefits exist, but they aren't immediately visible. Contrary to what some imagine, I don't feel better after each session. It's the opposite. With each chemo, my body deteriorates: toxins accumulate, my

Some news. Recovery from the second chemotherapy is going very well. I'm gradually regaining energy day by day, with no significant side effects. This week has been an important milestone: I started driving again, went to a restaurant, to the market, and exceeded 3,000 steps for three consecutive days. To give you a comparison, in March, my average was less than 300 steps per day. Among the many thoughtful gestures you continue to show me, and for which we thank you, I received a package from my colleagues this week that particularly