Dr. Littleton’s Blog

I keep feeling better and better! I receive an infusion of monoclonal antibodies once a month, and for the rest of the month, I get to travel and see my friends and family! My doctors are extraordinarily happy about my progress, as am I! I really miss my patients and their families, so, please keep in touch and let me know if anyone is graduating! I love you all, and God Bless!

Hi! Here's my most recent news: I had a series of tests this week, and I am doing GREAT! No new cancer! No spread of the leftover "little blob" in my chest! I am getting to spend time with my children and grandchildren and many of you folks! My dogs, Monty and Grace, are getting old, so we're all hobbling around like troopers! I received news this week that I will be continuing monthly infusions for a total of two years unless the current therapy should stop working. I expect that it will continue to do its job, and I will continue to spend lots of time with everyone! Cancer is a bugger! But we all know that I'm a bugger, too, so the "blob" is either going to disappear with Keytruda or God's will, or a combination of both. Meanwhile, I'm living my best life except for how much I miss each and every one of you! Bless you all, Doc L.

Hi everyone! Doctor's Visit and Chest CT today... Great News! *Lung tumor is still visible, but the size is stable. *All labs are normal! *I get to spread out treatments from every three to every four weeks now!!!!! I can't believe the number of cards and letters that continue to flood my way and I am oh, so grateful! Sunday, I was so moved that I cried in wonder as I read through them. (I had been vacationing in Florida for six weeks so there were quite a few waiting for me at home.) Parents, please let your children know that I'm getting stronger every day! I love them!

Hi everyone! I received an email from a family that requested I update the blog, so I'm happy to oblige! I'm doing miraculously well these days. I came to Florida to stay warm and don't have to come back to Ohio until Valentine's Day to get another Keytruda infusion, so I'm coming back on February 13th. I have been getting stronger every day. I walk on the beach or around the city for 10,000 steps every day. I meditate every morning, and I have a cat friend who comes to visit every night and leaves every morning, and gives me love and attention. Some of my dearest old friends live around the corner, and I see them daily. I feel like I couldn't possibly have cancer anymore. My next scan will be on Valentine's Day, and I'll let you know what the results say! This may be my last treatment for a really long time! God bless the amazing physicians and research doctors that are constantly studying and learning how to attack cancer cells with the body's resources! It's fascinating! So…here's to the teams of healers who are literally saving my life!!! Hopefully, the future will allow me to contribute and give back in some small way! We'll talk again after Valentine's Day! Love, Doc L

Happy Holidays everyone! Sorry it's been a while. I'm having a rough time posting to the blog and need help-which I detest asking for! (I'm like that if you didn't already know!) The month of December has been kind to me. We've figured out how to manage the Keytruda side effects, and I have been mostly pain-free! (Nov wasn't so kind) The brain and spine lesions have been eradicated, and the lung lesion is shrinking down nicely! Nothing is growing inside my body now that isn't supposed to be there! I spent a few days in Florida at the beginning of the month and caught up on SUNSHINE!! It's Christmas night and I must be honest. I'm sitting in the ED at OSU due to a Christmas diagnosis of Omicron variant COVID. They are treating me with magic medicine called Sotrovimab which is a monoclonal antibody directed at the Coronoviral spike proteins. It makes the virus unable to attack my cells. Amazing!!! I feel very blessed to have received it because it's in short supply, but my age, symptoms, and underlying cancer allowed me to receive a dose! Christmas miracle! The doctors and nurses have been wonderful, and I swear I'm already feeling better! Love each other! It's really all we can give one another that matters in this life! So give and give and give this Christmas season, but give of your compassion, time, energy and love!!! We all have plenty of "stuff!" I love you all, Doc L

Good morning everyone! I'm still feeling great! I had brunch with my oldest son, Rob, and his family, along with his remarkable in-laws, yesterday. It was delicious!!! Then Ali and the kids brought yet another scrumptious meal for dinner! I am so spoiled by everyone! It feels so wonderful to be spoiled!!! Today I have my first Keytruda Infusion, and, to be honest, I'm nervous. Please pray for me to quiet my anxiety and accept that my body needs Medical help to control the lung tumor. I am not omnipotent, but God is, so between God, the doctors at The James, and my ability to visualize the effects of my immune system planning and treating, I know, "We got this!" Love, hugs, and forehead kisses to each and every one of you! Anne The photo is this morning on my rock on the Scioto River!

Happy Wednesday! You won't believe today's news! Saturday, I had a PET scan and chest CT. My Oncologist called me last evening and told me that the lung tumor had shrunken! ( no surgery, radiation, or chemo...nothing medical!!!) He said it was easily 1cm smaller in all dimensions. He couldn't believe it! I KNEW IT!!! WE GOT THIS! Keep sending those living thoughts and prayers. They are sending the lung tumor back where it came from! Love, Doc L