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Forum: General Cancer News 03-31-2009, 05:55 AM
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Views: 1,097
Posted By eric
Exciting stuff. Lets hope it moves forward...

Exciting stuff. Lets hope it moves forward quickly.
Forum: Clinical Trials 03-30-2009, 05:51 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 6,103
Posted By eric
Phase 2 Trial of IPI-504 in Combination With Herceptin

I know that there is some excitement about some HSP90 inhibitors at Sloan.
http://www.reuters.com/article/pressRelease/idUS91504+30-Mar-2009+GNW20090330
Infinity Initiates International Phase 2...
Forum: Herceptin / Tykerb 03-26-2009, 07:58 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,765
Posted By eric
How about TDM1 or pertuzamab?

How about TDM1 or pertuzamab?
Forum: her2group 03-25-2009, 06:12 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,502
Posted By eric
Marie, I'm so sorry to read the news. My...

Marie, I'm so sorry to read the news. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Eric
Forum: her2group 03-25-2009, 06:01 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,251
Posted By eric
Caryn update - the miracle train seems to be picking up steam

More good news! Caryn's bilirubin dropped from 12.4 to 8.3 (we should have her tumor marker results tomorrow). Her liver's not yet healthy but according to the Onc it is at a level that the liver can...
Forum: Articles of Interest 03-20-2009, 05:08 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,547
Posted By eric
On Extra TV: anyone familiar with Dr. Nagourney?

I've heard of these types of assays but haven't heard claims with this level of success. Wondering about the legitimacy...

Here’s the info that was on Extra TV’s website:
Posted by ExtraTV...
Forum: her2group 03-19-2009, 09:11 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,898
Posted By eric
Week 2: Good news!!! Lets keep praying!!!

Last week I was thrilled that Caryn's liver function (bilirubin) leveled off at 12; this week it came down to 10.4! Her tumor markers also came down:
CEA from 951.3 to 890
CA27-29 from 349.3 to...
Forum: her2group 03-17-2009, 06:45 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,541
Posted By eric
Great News Flori!!!!

Great News Flori!!!!
Forum: her2group 03-12-2009, 11:19 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 9,460
Posted By eric
Some good news!!! Should we continue the group prayers?

Maybe prayers do work!!! Three bits of good news today:
1. Caryn's kidneys are functioning well enough to get her 2nd treatment
2. Her billirubin stabilized from last week (stayed at 12.0). ...
Forum: Clinical Trials 03-12-2009, 06:36 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 5,966
Posted By eric
Vaccine trial in Melbourne

This seems very exciting...
http://au.news.yahoo.com/a/-/australian-news/5386660
Scientists manipulate immune system to fight cancer
ABC - March 12, 2009, 1:45 pm
Melbourne researchers think...
Forum: her2group 03-10-2009, 07:00 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,216
Posted By eric
Marie, When I worry if I'm "being there" for...

Marie,
When I worry if I'm "being there" for Caryn I find the best thing is to ask her. My feeling is that it's a win, win. By asking you'll:
- reinforce to him how much you want to be there for...
Forum: her2group 03-10-2009, 05:05 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,710
Posted By eric
Just showed your posts to Caryn...

who is AMAZED by the love and support on this site. She's blown away, as I am, by the incredible consideration of all of you. Our extreme love and Thanks to ALL of you!
Forum: her2group 03-09-2009, 06:38 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 24,045
Posted By eric
Caryn's been doing ok. She's been tired and...

Caryn's been doing ok. She's been tired and spends most of the day resting, has limited queaziness and some pain that the pain meds are managing. I'm hoping that this is mostly all related to the...
Forum: Articles of Interest 03-09-2009, 05:38 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,142
Posted By eric
Cancer cure may be available within five years, say researchers

http://story.cambodiantimes.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/a1e025da3c02ca7c/id/475555/cs/1/
London, March 9 : Researchers in London have discovered a way to stop cancer cells from spreading, which may...
Forum: her2group 03-05-2009, 07:48 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 24,045
Posted By eric
Elaine - I'm far from overwhelmed with advice...

Elaine - I'm far from overwhelmed with advice from everyone. I cherish the advice and decide what to present to the dr. An example is the milk thistle that has been recommended by so many here. ...
Forum: her2group 03-04-2009, 08:51 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 24,045
Posted By eric
The fight continues...

Caryn met with the dr today to formally discuss the treatment plan, if she chooses to move forward with it. As mentioned, he proposed Herceptin/low dose Gemzar plus he's adding Carbo. He made it...
Forum: her2group 03-03-2009, 12:35 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 24,045
Posted By eric
Thank you all! I spoke to Caryn's Dr who has...

Thank you all!
I spoke to Caryn's Dr who has agreed to start Caryn on herceptin with a very low dose of Gemzar. This was the first combo that Caryn went on to when first diagnosed stage 4. It...
Forum: Clinical Trials 03-02-2009, 06:58 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 16,556
Posted By eric
Rich - I'm hoping your timing turns out to be a...

Rich - I'm hoping your timing turns out to be a blessing since I had forgotten about this and just sent it off to Caryn's Onc. If her liver isn't strong enough to filter on it's own, this seems to...
Forum: her2group 03-01-2009, 06:42 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 24,045
Posted By eric
I can't tell you how much ALL of your words mean...

I can't tell you how much ALL of your words mean to me.
Lani - I've emailed Dr. Yang and will call as well. I also cc'd Caryn's Onc in the hopes that he will reach out as well.
Our family...
Forum: her2group 02-28-2009, 07:39 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 24,045
Posted By eric
Devastated - told weeks!!!

To finally determine why Caryn was continuing to have digestive problems they did an ERCP, which is a catheder scope down through the ducts. Unfortunately, the dr found tons of microscopic cells...
Forum: Clinical Trials 02-22-2009, 12:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 6,414
Posted By eric
Genetech's upcoming plans with T-DM1

http://www.immunogen.com/wt/page/trastuzumab_DM1

Genentech has disclosed the following in terms of the T-DM1 development plans:

They plan to initiate a Phase III trial evaluating T-DM1 as a...
Forum: Clinical Trials 02-19-2009, 08:40 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 6,218
Posted By eric
Triple VEGF Receptor Inhibitor AV-951

This stands out a bit for me since Eric Winer seems to feel strongly about it...
http://news.morningstar.com/newsnet/ViewNews.aspx?article=/BW/20090219005457_univ.xml
AVEO Initiates Phase 1b/2a...
Forum: her2group 02-19-2009, 08:24 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,539
Posted By eric
What incredible news. Thanks for sharing. I am...

What incredible news. Thanks for sharing. I am sooo happy for you and the hope this brings to others.
Eric
Forum: her2group 02-13-2009, 07:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,214
Posted By eric
Cancer Miracles

http://www.forbes.com/forbes/2009/0302/074_cancer_miracles_2.html
A cancer patient, given just months to live, stages a miraculous recovery. Doctors dismiss it as a fluke. Yet the mystery may offer...
Forum: her2group 02-12-2009, 08:59 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,879
Posted By eric
Thank you all. Joy, it was nice to see you post...

Thank you all. Joy, it was nice to see you post again recently as I was wondering how you were doing. How'd everything go with the new guy that you had posted about a little while back?
Eric
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