I do not think I have finished in the top 5% in my class in anything but I know that is no surprise to any of you. But hoping to now. I started to read an article on A Cure In Sight - A great organization for those with Uveal Melanoma. The article was covering some great news on a drug that was showing promise for extending the life of those with my type of cancer.

Let me back up. My oncologist, Dr Kim has mentioned a number of times to me that he still has patients that are around after five to seven years. I realize I have stated this probably too many times in my missives - and that Dr Kim talks of these patients like they are rock stars - my term not his.

Which brings us back to the article. Anytime you want to show progress you have to track and measure - and probably have some statistics to validate your research. I had never mentally made that leap of faith with Dr. Kim’s patients that are still around after that 5 to 7 year window. The article did - and I felt like I was hit with a 9 iron (anyone else flashing back to the Rockford files - great show). Less than 5% of those with my cancer survive five years. Rareified air. Life unfiltered. Here’s to being a 5%er. Actually, No. Here is to reversing the percentages!!!

Be Kind, Be Humble, Stay Strong & God Bless!

P.S. The photos are my reason for sticking around