October 23 visit to MDAnderson...we are reveling in these 28 day visit/trip intervals!  This visit was kind of a non-event.  No scans or testing other than routine labs and EKG - both of which were good.  The  Melanoma team is still pleased with Rusty's response to the immunotherapy.  He had his immunotherapy infusion after the visit with Melanoma team.  The infusion takes about 30 - 40 minutes and is administered in one of the Ambulatory Treatment Centers at MDAnderson - there are at least three such centers on the MDA campus. 

The Melanoma team feels that the minor confusion and processing problems Rusty is experiencing are due to last August's brain radiation, which was necessary to treat a growing brain tumor.  At the November visit he will have body scans and a brain MRI to assess status.  He will also see his radiation neuro-oncologist as well as the Melanoma team in November.

On our way up to the Melanoma Clinic we met and talked with a woman who is a 9 year survivor of stage four melanoma.  Rusty was very encouraged and up after hearing that.  He has an amazing will and is determined to make the most of each day. 

Last weekend one of Rusty's closest Marine Corps friends and his wife from our Yuma Arizona days came from Chicago to spend the weekend with us.  We had a wonderful weekend - lots of reminiscing, laughing, and a few Shiners.  Pictures below of Mike and Marsha as well as Rusty with all his hair and beard grown back.

Thanks again for all your support, love and prayers.  We both agree that we are blessed on this journey.