Progress Update: Good News

CT Scan Results

On Tuesday, June 23, 2026, I went to the cancer clinic for my 7th Chemotherapy Treatment and with it the oncologist ordered a CT Scan. After the scan we (Claire and I) met him to go over the results of the scan. The scan definitely showed signs of the tumors in my liver getting smaller. At the start of my treatments the tumors covered about 60% of my liver. According to his estimates, the tumors in the liver have now reduced down to about covering 40% of the liver. He then laid out a plan to continue six more chemotherapy treatments every other week, which would take us to September 1 at which point he will order another CT Scan. At that time he hopes to change the protocol to treat only the liver through a direct localized infusion.

My bloods counts are still a little low but are stable and normal for me. The only side effects I experience these days are digestive issues which are manageable.

I bought a combined Ivermectin/Fenbendazole medication to show him and we discussed my taking it. He was concerned not about the Ivermectin but of the Fenbendazole which would be competing for the same liver enzymes as the chemo drugs. He suggested I wait until after the next six treatments to begin taking these capsules. I agreed but then I later remembered that I also have stand-alone Ivermectin pills given to me by a friend without the Fenbendazole and will ask him about starting these the next time I see him in two weeks.

Meanwhile, my energy and appetite continue to grow and stay strong. I am slowly gaining weight and my hair is growing faster. I now shave my head every two to three days instead one to two weeks. I continue to take two walks a day and do some stretching and light exercises every day. I plan on increasing my physical activity as I get stronger each day and may soon take up a daily light jogging routine.

I am behind on my writings and was anxious about the CT Scan. While the 20% overall reduction of tumors (33.3% of actual tumor reduction) in my liver is great, I wondered if I could have increased the reduction faster by eating a keto diet and done other things.

However, I am happy with the results and I know that it will take me at least a couple of years to achieve full remission. I still have a long way to go. It is both positive and humbling news. It is humbling because I must continue to exercise patience and not become arrogant in thinking that I am progressing faster than I actually am.

I am forever grateful to Claire, who feeds and takes care of me, to my oncologist and his team and to everyone who has expressed and given their support to me. I owe you all my life and have nothing but tears of gratitude for you all.

Many thanks,

Phiya Kushi