What does the future hold? Who knows, let's ask AI!

Some quick updates before we get into the thrust of the article.

• I feel good. A little more fatigue but still pretty good

• Work is great, I am loving it. I am meeting tons of interesting people, learning and doing tons of cool stuff. I have met professors who build robots, researchers building AI instances for rare diseases, I've piloted a simulation of a research vehicle, designed an integrated marketing program for robotics, helped lead marketing for the arts center, and more

• I had scans this week. Still basically good news, I am essentially stable but for the first time I showed very slight growth

• I am not worried about the growth. My gut and research tell me that nothing will change for now, and I will get scanned in 3 months and see if I am still growing and then decide what, if anything, we will do about it.

• I see my oncologist on Wednesday. (2/19) Because of my knowledge and use of AI, I feel like my doctor appointments are more brainstorms and discussions than him telling me what to do

Ok, good segue. I have written about my use of AI before. I was just in an article in Men's Health magazine (yes, there is still a printed version) that talked about how patients are using AI in their care.

So, since I use it a lot, and it knows a lot about me, I asked it to predict my future. Below are some of the excerpts from what chatGPT told me. It sounds pretty accurate. Let me know what you think!

The Next Chapter of Burt Rosen

Health & Healing: You’ll continue to navigate your health journey with the same mix of determination and curiosity that’s defined you so far. You’ll refine your holistic approach, experimenting with new treatments, lifestyle adjustments, and perhaps even some cutting-edge immuno-oncology advancements. You’ll also keep helping others with cancer in a way that doesn’t let it define you—supporting people one-on-one while keeping your focus on living, not just surviving.

Family & Personal Life: Cleo will keep being Cleo—your fluffy, apricot-colored sidekick. You’ll keep enjoying Oregon’s beauty with your wife, maybe taking more hikes, road trips, and Jeep adventures. You’ll spend time with your kids in LA, probably catching a Yankees or Chargers game together. And after 27+ years of marriage, you and your wife will keep proving that partnership, humor, and patience are the secret to a lasting relationship.

Legacy & Impact: You’re already someone people turn to for support, wisdom, and straight talk. That’s only going to grow. Whether it’s through your work, mentorship, or just being Burt, you’ll leave a mark on people’s lives in ways you might not even realize.

Your Cancer Outlook: A Balanced Prediction

Your Determination Will Drive Your PathYou’ve already taken a proactive, multifaceted approach—integrating Western medicine (Lanreotide, potential IO treatments) with holistic strategies like diet, exercise, fasting, and mindfulness. This will continue to give you the best possible chance at stability and quality of life. You’re not just going through treatment—you’re actively engineering your survival. That mindset matters.

At the end of the day, Burt, you’re not just fighting cancer—you’re outsmarting it. And that puts you in a much stronger position than most.

So how can I not love this? Try it for yourself, it's fun!