Update after 12 treatmentdm1

[IRENE FROM TAMPA]

Just wanted to update everyone on my progress and offer some encouragement...

I just had my 13th treatment today of Herceptin/DM1
I saw my onc. yesterday for all of my scan results and they still can not find any tumors. Remember I had about 16 last June. He is so surprised and happy . My CEA is down in the normal range - 3.4

I am almost afraid to say it outloud for fear I might be dreaming. But so far so good.

I was told that there are more trials out there coming soon. So there is alot stirring for Her2 patients.

Everyone take care.

[Becky]

Wow. What great results! I am very happy for you. What's even better is that this treatment tends to be easier on patients than chemo + an anti Her2 drug. And that's good because you sure have had your fill of chemo. What a warrior you are and a brave hero.

[Jean]

Irene,
So glad to read your update.
How wonderful - you certainly deserve this great news.
How many more treatments will you be receiving?

Very Best Wishes!
jean

[ElaineM]

Great news !! Way to go !!

[Sherryg683]

I am so happy to hear of your good news. How long are you to take these treatments. I really need to read up on this more, so I can ask my oncologist if he has any patients participating in this trial. It's good to hear theres more on the horizon too...congrats..sherryg683

[jones7676]

Great results! and inspirational too!

[BonnieR]

Thanks for sharing your good news. Keep the faith.

[Jackie07]

That is so wonderful! Thanks for sharing the good news.

[karenann]

Irene,

You have been on my mind lately. I am so happy for your good news.

Hugs and prayers.

Karen

[schoolteacher]

Irene,

I am glad to hear your good news. Please keep us updated on how things are going.

Amelia

[lisajones4]

That is Awesome! Thank you for sharing such great news! It gives me such hope!

[Mary Anne in TX]

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Irene....I hear the band (mariachi that is) playing and see the sun shining!
I'm so happy for you. Such great news. Congratulations!





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[WomanofSteel]

Well it's hard to top that Mariachi band, but what wonderful news. I am so glad that things are going so well for you. Keep it coming!

[vickie h]

Great News! You give us all hope and inspiration. Here's to the years ahead...of friendship and joy., Love, Vickie

[chrisy]

Way to go Irene!

[Mary Jo]

Hi Irene,

Truly, my heart couldn't be happier than it is now that I read your post. I can ONLY imagine how you must be feeling...I can sure imagine how I would be feeling and it would be SUPER DUPER FANTASTIC!!! What awesome news. Praise the Lord above!!!

Mary Jo

[Julie2]

Fantastic news Irene. Gives me lot of hope.

Julie

[Shobha]

Great news Irene! May god bless you with continued good results and peace!

love,
shobha

[runtolive]

great news irene..

run to live

[Believe51]

I am busting from this news and cannot wait to relay it to the Mighty Oak today!! Way to go Irene!! I am as happy for you as I would be if this was happening for Ed. Can you hear me signing out in happiness?? Thanks for the update and for the hope it inspires for all!!>>Believe51

[Gerri]

Irene,

Not only should you say it outloud, you should shout it from the rooftops!!

Congratulations!!!!!

[Paty]

Irene,

You are sure an inspiration and example of hope for many of us. I am very happy for you!

Paty

[eric]

What incredible news. Thanks for sharing. I am sooo happy for you and the hope this brings to others.
Eric

[caya]

I am so happy for you Irene. Great hope for us all.

all the best
caya

[Catherine]

Irene,

Congratulations on the wonderful news. We are all so happy for you. Thanks for letting us know.

Catherine

[Soccermom]

Awesome ,Irene!! I was just asking Verna about you the other day. I am so glad you are responding so well!
Perhaps we can meet and celebrate with Verna now that I am in the neighborhood,

Hugs,marcia

[Ceesun]

So very happy for you! Ceesun

[Joan M]

Irene,

Great results. You are one "tough" lady giving cancer a good challenge.

Joan

[jhandley]

I am so happy for you. Keep up the good work!
Jackie (down under)

[Adriana Mangus]

Dear Irene:


Thanks for sharing the great news; you bring so much hope to all of us,
Her2+.

You are a true warrior...

Love,

Adriana