vickie h update

StephN · 11-06-2009, 01:57 PM

Dear Cap -
I am still chanting that mantra - Vickie, Idaho, Vickie, Idaho.

There is a topical cream that has helped a lot of women with skin mets called IMIQUIMOD. I learned about a trial that is using it with Abraxane here in Seattle at the Tumor Vaccine Group open house I attended last night. The doctor in charge says that those with extensive skin mets don't do as well, but that cream is used off label.

Still the best results I have heard about with skin mets is the T-DM1. GO, Vickie! Pass those criteria with flying colors.

TriciaK · 11-06-2009, 07:35 PM

I feel so much concern for you and Vicki. She has been such a warrior and such an example to all of us. Please remind her again how much she is loved and how we are all praying for you both, and please let us know as much as you can how she is doing. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you to find what is needed to help her. Hugs, TriciaK

WomanofSteel · 11-09-2009, 07:31 AM

Keeping Vickie in my prayers. Hope things work out for the best.

11-13-2009, 04:25 AM

Good Morning Vicki and Cap!
Wanted to say hello and that I'm surely thinking about you guys.
Much love and lots of prayers.
ma

11-17-2009, 04:48 PM

Thank you for your prayers. We just got back from Idaho, where Vickie was the last one enrolled in the TDM1 trial there. She had her first treatment on Monday and she is feeling ok except for fatigue. I believe one of Steph N's friends is going there also. We are definitely praying this works, but if for some reason she doesn't respond, we are ready to live out her life with some quality of care.
She so cares aBout all of you and talks about you like she would a trusted family. Her pain meds are sustaining her and we will know more soon. She misses you all and can't wait to get on the computer again and talk to you.
Again, my sincerest gratitude for your love and kindness.
Cap