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Forum: her2group 08-23-2010, 10:41 AM
Replies: 139
Views: 19,682
Posted By Cynthia
Re: Joe passed on this evening

Joe and Christine have been so important to so many of us for so long. Joe's dedication to our cause was extraordinary, and his love of Christine and their daughters was so clear. My thoughts and...
Forum: her2group 10-16-2009, 04:01 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 11,879
Posted By Cynthia
Re: ~Mighty Oak Has Earned His Wings And Halo...

Marie,

I am so very sorry. There are no words.
Forum: her2group 07-31-2009, 05:51 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,001
Posted By Cynthia
Re: Vaccine Therapy in Treating Patients With Breast Cancer

Friends,

It has been a long time since I last posted. I do, however, continue to follow the discussions and offer my thoughts and prayers to all in our community.

As a graduate of the E75...
Forum: her2group 03-09-2009, 12:23 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,511
Posted By Cynthia
March 11 Conf. Call About New Drug Added to Lapatinib + Capecitabine Trial

Friends,

I received this by email today. I personally know nothing about this trial, but thought I would post the information about the conference call in case any one is interested. Please note...
Forum: Clinical Trials 12-10-2008, 10:25 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 4,118
Posted By Cynthia
Phase II Trial Trying to Arrest Drug Resistance

Friends,

I received the following information from a colleague who does lots of advocacy work in the cancer research field. She asked that I post the following information about a new Phase II...
Forum: her2group 12-10-2008, 10:23 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,188
Posted By Cynthia
New Clinical Trial -- Trying to Arrest Drug Resistance

Friends,

It has been a while since I posted. I hope all is well. Sadly my work is preventing me from attending San Antonio this year. I will miss seeing so many of you there but eagerly await...
Forum: her2group 04-18-2008, 08:17 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,839
Posted By Cynthia
The following is a link that should allow you to...

The following is a link that should allow you to view the show online:

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/takeonestep/cancer/index.html?campaign=pbshomefeatures_1_thetruthaboutcancer_2008-04-17

Best,
Forum: her2group 04-16-2008, 12:21 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,241
Posted By Cynthia
Debbie, Here is the response I just...

Debbie,

Here is the response I just received from the PI, COL George Peoples, MD:

Valid questions….here’s the scoop…

HER2/neu negative as used in clinical practice today does not...
Forum: her2group 04-16-2008, 10:08 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,241
Posted By Cynthia
Debbie, Thanks for your response. Rather...

Debbie,

Thanks for your response. Rather than guess, I suggest we go to the source. I will contact the PI and his team (I know them) and will try to get some answers to your excellent...
Forum: her2group 04-16-2008, 09:43 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,241
Posted By Cynthia
The following is an article put out by the drug...

The following is an article put out by the drug company that talks a bit more about how patients with different Her2+ levels reacted to the vaccine in the early trials.




Low HER2...
Forum: her2group 04-16-2008, 08:07 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,241
Posted By Cynthia
Debbie, I do not believe that any of the...

Debbie,

I do not believe that any of the participants in the study were Her2 negative. (I believe the article is a bit confusing on this point.) The distinction is among the Her2+++ and Her2+...
Forum: her2group 04-13-2008, 06:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,254
Posted By Cynthia
Jean, My husband and I just watched the...

Jean,

My husband and I just watched the show. Very interesting theory. The following is a link to an article that talks about what was discussed on the show.
...
Forum: her2group 03-19-2008, 09:46 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,456
Posted By Cynthia
Sheila, I am so sorry to hear that you had...

Sheila,

I am so sorry to hear that you had that fight. I had no problem getting the insurance to approve removal of the "healthy" breast. I believe the doctor submitted the request with a...
Forum: her2group 03-19-2008, 08:19 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,456
Posted By Cynthia
Mary Jo, Thank you for your kind words. I...

Mary Jo,

Thank you for your kind words. I applaud you for knowing when to walk out of one doctor's office and into another's. Too often I think we forget that doctors come in many flavors, and...
Forum: her2group 03-18-2008, 05:17 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,456
Posted By Cynthia
Yes, the Washington Post did write an article...

Yes, the Washington Post did write an article about how terrible it is that so many women are hysterically and needlessly opting for bilateral mastectomies. It made me nuts, as so many articles in...
Forum: her2group 02-26-2008, 10:26 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,855
Posted By Cynthia
Thank you

Friends,

Thank you again to all who wrote such kind comments. By the way, I gave not one, but two, heavy plugs for www.her2support.org and the incredibly intelligent contributors to this site. ...
Forum: her2group 02-25-2008, 09:05 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,855
Posted By Cynthia
Thank you

Leslie S., Lily and Hazel Joyce,

Thank you all for your very sweet words.

Best regards,
Forum: her2group 02-24-2008, 02:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,855
Posted By Cynthia
New Discovery Health Channel Show About Early Stage Breast Cancer (Including Her2+)

Friends,

The Discovery Health Channel ran a show this morning called “Discovery Health CME Breast Cancer.” It is designed to educate physicians on the latest in systemic therapies for early...
Forum: her2group 02-18-2008, 03:11 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,464
Posted By Cynthia
Brenda, Fantastic news! Congratulations.

Brenda,

Fantastic news! Congratulations.
Forum: her2group 02-12-2008, 11:27 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 883
Posted By Cynthia
Lani, You state that, "It seemed more in...

Lani,

You state that, "It seemed more in the vaccinated group recurred than in the control group." I draw a different conclusion from the report.

At 20 months, 5.6% of vaccinated vs. 14.2 %...
Forum: her2group 02-04-2008, 06:01 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 4,771
Posted By Cynthia
Donna, I am truly sorry for the loss of...

Donna,

I am truly sorry for the loss of your beloved Pat. My heart goes out to her and her loved ones.
Forum: her2group 01-23-2008, 03:46 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,369
Posted By Cynthia
Friends, Thanks to all who replied. I am...

Friends,

Thanks to all who replied. I am bumping this up in the hope of keeping it alive.

Thanks much.
Forum: her2group 01-23-2008, 03:39 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 863
Posted By Cynthia
Biorepository Project -- An Update

Friends,

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Thank you so very much to the 40 women who offered to send in their tumor blocks and associated medical records if and when we stand up a procedure to receive these specimens for...
Forum: her2group 01-04-2008, 04:40 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,369
Posted By Cynthia
Lani's Biospecimen Repository Proposal -- PLEASE READ

Friends,

I have been following with great interest the excellent discussions that Lani began about the possibility of creating a Her2+ biospecimen repository. I agree with the observations made...
Forum: her2group 12-10-2007, 05:54 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 921
Posted By Cynthia
Alice, I had a recent PET scan that lit up...

Alice,

I had a recent PET scan that lit up around my thyroid. I of course was quite concerned so I hit the books and learned that the vast majority of thyroid cancers are very easily treated and...
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