Hello out there. Well, here's the latest. It appears that I have a little more work to do. Round one of radiation and chemotherapy wasn't quite enough to do the trick. The tumor has reappeared in two places near the original location. They are small and not as advanced as the first time.
The good news is that I have a chance to be part of a clinical study of a new treatment at MD Anderson. I am not sure what it all entails but the doctors there are enthused at the possibilities of success. We are analyzing all the details written up in the documents that accompany the clinical trial and I'll try to keep you all informed of the situation. As you can see, I still have my boyish good looks and I'm still sharp as a tack. Although, I have to admit, those 5th graders on TV are pretty sharp too! Whew, kids are smart.
To my calculus students - Work hard! Pour it on and prepare yourselves for those AP exams. You have an amazing teacher there every day who knows her stuff and is working hard to help you. No kids in this United States of America are any better than you are. I believe in you.
As of right now, today, I don't know exactly what's going to happen as far as my return goes. I miss all of you very much and want to be there with you. I'll do my best to keep you informed.
Thank you for all your calls, gifts, emails, text messages, and visits. They are keeping me going. To all of you out there who donated sick days to me, please accept my heartfelt gratitude. I truly don't know what we would have done without your help. The best thing you kids can do now for me is to work hard and learn as much as you can.
Love,
Mathman
