Joe B

OK we need tp push BIG time for fast tracking this and getting studies intiated pronto !!!! Lungevity-- You want a cause -- THIS IS IT !!

These vaccines are showing very real promise. I am leaning on doing a vaccine study soon for my next round of treatment. I just need to know those I qualify for and the advantages/ disadvantages of each. I do NOT want to be part of a double blind study (Placebo vs. treatment) Joe B

I would love to get into the Stimuvax study, unfortunately I am stage 4 and they are only recruiting/ considering stage 3 individuals at this time. I was wondering if I could get it off study through Compassinate use protocols? The GVAX studies showed immunotherapy (vaccines) have a real place in cancer treatment. of the 33 patients in the phase2 GVAX study 3 were completely cured ! (2 of those 3 had BAC components to their tumor) . Unfortunately they dicountinued the GVAX studies for lung cancer (they are still going on for pancreatic and prostate) because a few individuals died during the necessary surgery to get the tumor samples. I woiuld love a shot at GVAX. I am considering going into the HyperAcute Vaccine study at the NCI in Bethesda Maryland. I will go there next week for evaluation. Also the Cuban Govertment vaccine has been reported to have great results as well. If Anyone knows if I can get Stimuvax off study, I would appreciate the information. Joe B

YES !!!! Congratulations Jamie ! Joe B

SWEET !!

Great news ! Enjoy the next 3 months of vacation !

Wow, Tracy Great news! And thank you for being one of the first to trial with seliciclib I am certainly keeping an eye on this trial. Grat News.... I am very happy for you. Joe B

Thank you for exposing THEM !! This is unbelievable. It reminds me of how Ford once calculated the cost between fixing the problems with the Pinto, and the cost of paying all the lawsuits from the deaths incurred from rear end collisions!!

Dave, I have been taking Tarceva for the last 17 months. The worse thing I have to deal with is the extreme fatigue. I take minocycline 100mg a day to control the rash. My Onc prescribed me a stimulant typically used with ADHD and that has helped alot with the fatigue.

Qelcome to the board! Sorry you have to be here, but this is a great place to get help and support. They can see part of the liver when they do a CT scan of the chest. Don't believe the published statistics regarding survival. There are plenty of stories of hope here. Take it one step at a time, and make sure you go to a NCI accredited Cancer Center and get a second opinion b4 you start treatment. Hang in there...and try to cling to successful survival stories that you see and read.

I'm so sorry for your loss. May God grant you peace and understanding in time....Joe B

Very Good news. You are very fortunate to catch it so early and that its a BAC histology. Your odds are very very good for a cure. You have beengiven a great gift. Enjoy your life and praise God!

Hi Nancy - Keep looking up....I am praying that the VP 16 does the job. For the fatigue I expereince with Tarceva I talked to my Oncologist, and he ordered a generic form of adderrall (amphetamine salt combo) and it really has helped alot for me. I know you will be there for your sons wedding....Praying for the right tx to do the trick. Joe B

The ERBITUX trial could be big news for lung cancer treatment

Wow that really is great news !!

Awesome!! Children are a blessing!! Congratulations ! Joe B

I created a web radio station on Pandora http://www.pandora.com/stations/141809a03ea657340ed7d5caac820a76c874869f84047ca8Check it out ! Joe B

Congratulations! Sounds like a great step forward...Best of luck at your new job

Great news !!

Woooooooooo Hoooooooo Great news !!!!

Yes tarceva crosses the blood brain barrier.

WOW !! Amazing..... Very Good News. God is good. Thank you for providing hope to others bu reporting such good news !! God Bless..... Joe B

I am at 4 years 8 months and am going strong. Originally diagnosed 3A. I was considered stage 4 when spread to other lung in Oct 2005 (so 2 years 7 months at stage 4 --- and coming up on 2 years since I had a large brain met surgically removed).... Rich is 6 years at stage 4. There are plenty of stories of Hope. Greg Anderson beat lung cancer and has survived 27 years after originally being diagnosed stage 4. (read the cancer conqueror) Joe B

Great news. I am praying for quick healing and a full recovery.

Amen. Heather will be missed. I take comfort in knowing that she is in a new spititual body and experiencing joy that we cannot even imagine. Please keep Brad and Tyler in your prayers. Joe