Thanks you all for everything. If it were't for this group I would know liilt about the new therapies and clinical studies, not to mention everything else we need to know---and the comfort of being advisors and encouragers to each other.

I have spent the past two months getting scans, tests, ect. for the UofW tumor vaccine study. Now I have found that I do not qualify for #120 (1st recurrance, six months or less on Herceptin) because I've had TWO recurrances. Okay, so now I'm getting the ALA-A blood test to find out if I am HLA-A positive. If so, I quailify for that. As it stands, I have what they call "stable" disease. Now, if I am HLA-A negative, I can try to get in a study in a couple months. I have talked to both Patti and Dr. Webster and though I fit the criteria, I have to be put in the right catagory.

The biggest drawback to a couple months is that I will again have to have scans to prove that I still have stable disease, so if you will, PRAY for a positive outcome on the HLA_A blood test! I know, I have learned to be patient. LOL. That's why they call us "patients" right?

susie,
My thoughts are with you and good luck,
Al

Praying for positive results for you!

Well, it has been established that I am HLA_A NEGATIVE. Therefore, I am not eligible for the 118 study either. Though I am told that I will be for the forthcoming vaccine study. I told my son the other day that it has taken more patience (3 months) to get into this study than it would take him to stop drinking beer. I don't think he gets it. LOL.
Susie