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Forum: her2group 11-08-2009, 08:39 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,837
Posted By eric
Hi all from Eric

Thinking of you! I'm sorry I haven't been able to be more involved but I'm still working very hard to manage the loss of Caryn for my kids and me. We miss her TERRIBLY but we're managing. My 17...
Forum: Articles of Interest 08-14-2009, 05:52 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,707
Posted By eric
Hi all!

Came across this promising article and wanted to make sure that you saw it.

http://health.usnews.com/articles/health/healthday/2009/08/13/compound-targets-destroys-cancer-stem-cells-in-mice.html...
Forum: her2group 07-24-2009, 07:52 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,357
Posted By eric
Hi all from Eric

Hi all,
I've tried to come and read but am still not ready but I wanted you all to know that I'm still thinking and praying for all of you.
I, Jenn and Zach are doing ok since Caryn passed away...
Forum: her2group 07-09-2009, 04:36 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 8,935
Posted By eric
Caryn is an angel now

After a long and courageous battle Caryn passed away yesterday. She was the best friend I've ever had, the love of my life and an amazing mother to my children. My hope was that she would be around...
Forum: her2group 07-01-2009, 05:23 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,172
Posted By eric
Unfortunately not well. We're planning on moving...

Unfortunately not well. We're planning on moving her from the hospital to hospice in the next couple of days. I wish I had better news. I'm feeling numb but I don't want her to suffer at all. ...
Forum: Clinical Trials 06-29-2009, 06:04 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 4,714
Posted By eric
Exciting - Scientists kill cancer cells with "trojan horse"

http://au.news.yahoo.com/a/-/technology/5689914/scientists-kill-cancer-cells-with-trojan-horse/

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australian scientists have developed a "trojan horse" therapy to combat cancer,...
Forum: her2group 06-26-2009, 07:01 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 8,699
Posted By eric
I'm losing Caryn :(

My heart is breaking as I'm writing this but Caryn is not doing well at all. Her liver has not recovered as hoped and since she hasn't been able to have any treatment the cancer has now taken the...
Forum: her2group 06-18-2009, 06:48 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,603
Posted By eric
Unfortunately (for both of us, Caryn and Ed), I...

Unfortunately (for both of us, Caryn and Ed), I understand what you're going through and it stinks. Ed's lucky to have someone like you by his side; someone that loves and cares for him so much. ...
Forum: Articles of Interest 06-18-2009, 06:08 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,156
Posted By eric
On track to end chemotherapy? Bring it on!!!

Washington (PTI) Scientists are on track to devise a revolutionary cancer treatment that could spare patients from toxic, whole-body chemotherapies.
Researchers at the University of Central Florida...
Forum: her2group 06-16-2009, 06:58 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,631
Posted By eric
Thanks Elaine.

Thanks Elaine.
Forum: her2group 06-15-2009, 06:02 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,631
Posted By eric
Thank you. I got the name of a top guy from a...

Thank you. I got the name of a top guy from a friend and advised Caryn's Onc who volunteered to call him. I'm hoping we come up with something good because Caryn's struggling rather than improving...
Forum: her2group 06-15-2009, 05:54 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,631
Posted By eric
Recommendation of a liver specialist?

Hi all,
I want to get a 2nd opinion for Caryn and I was wondering if anyone knows of a top notch liver specialist in NJ? I got a name of someone from University Hospital in Newark (they do liver...
Forum: her2group 06-14-2009, 05:01 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,027
Posted By eric
Even though the docs say it wasn't due to the...

Even though the docs say it wasn't due to the spheres, I'm not convinced that they didn't cause major microscopic cells throughout her liver. It could have been caused by the spheres or simply the...
Forum: her2group 06-12-2009, 06:55 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 9,323
Posted By eric
Marie, My heart is breaking for you and Ed. ...

Marie,
My heart is breaking for you and Ed. Know that PRAYERS ARE COMING YOU'RE WAY.
Eric
Forum: her2group 06-10-2009, 06:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,527
Posted By eric
Lani, Caryn's doc found this study very...

Lani,
Caryn's doc found this study very interesting but not a fit for her since her liver problem doesn't stem from scarring. He believes that the Gemzar is what's causing her problem. Unfortunate...
Forum: her2group 06-09-2009, 07:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,527
Posted By eric
Lani - Thanks SOOO much for thinking of Caryn and...

Lani - Thanks SOOO much for thinking of Caryn and me. She has a Dr's appointment tomorrow and I will make sure that he sees this. Thank you
Forum: Clinical Trials 06-07-2009, 07:34 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 3,985
Posted By eric
Drug made from virus extends patients' lives

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-1191454/The-bug-blast-away-cancer-Drug-virus-extends-patients-lives.html?ITO=1490
A common virus which causes stomach upsets is giving hope to cancer...
Forum: Herceptin / Tykerb 06-07-2009, 09:02 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,135
Posted By eric
Thats an excellent suggestion Rich. ...

Thats an excellent suggestion Rich. Unfortunately Xeloda did nothing for her when she tried it with Tykerb but I'll take a look at S-1 (never heard of it). Thanks!
Forum: Herceptin / Tykerb 06-06-2009, 10:58 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,135
Posted By eric
Well the good news is that the cancer is...

Well the good news is that the cancer is lessening and her liver is improving aside from the bilirubin (which is a measurement of how well the liver is working) which is now up to 17. Turns out its...
Forum: her2group 06-02-2009, 06:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,675
Posted By eric
Charlotte, what awful news. I'm so sorry for...

Charlotte, what awful news. I'm so sorry for you, your family and most of all your neice. I agree with you, it's very important that she have a Dr that she trusts. That being said I would act...
Forum: Herceptin / Tykerb 05-28-2009, 03:18 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,135
Posted By eric
Caryn's bilirubin at 15 - liver biopsy

It turns out that when Caryn's bili dropped to 8 it was going up and down and we just caught at a down time. Unfortunalely it's at 15 now which is a record high for her and signifies a higher level...
Forum: her2group 05-19-2009, 07:07 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,509
Posted By eric
I apologize that I haven't responded as I've read...

I apologize that I haven't responded as I've read your posts and greatly appreciate your thoughts, prayers and recommendations (as always). Caryn came home from the hospital today although the last...
Forum: her2group 05-14-2009, 07:59 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,509
Posted By eric
Need some input/advice for Caryn

I have to admit that I feel badly leaning on you guys so much when you each have so much on your own plates. That being said, I need to reach out again as I'm not sure I and the Dr are doing all...
Forum: her2group 05-10-2009, 06:46 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,254
Posted By eric
Marie, I am so sorry for your and Ed's...

Marie,

I am so sorry for your and Ed's loss. I hope both of you have a relatively easy grieving process and know that my thoughts are with you both. On a positive note it sounds to me that both...
Forum: her2group 05-09-2009, 08:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,423
Posted By eric
Happy Mothers Day

to all you wonderful mothers! I hope you have a GREAT day!
Eric
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