cathyr Posted February 1, 2005 Share Posted February 1, 2005 Wow, What a rollercoaster ride, but I have some potentially very good news for a change. You may remember I was turned down for the GAVX clincial trial by U.C. Davis because of my pulmonary lung function test. We've (oncs. office and I)have gotten them to reconsider my case. They have decided to re-evaluate me themselves. I now have an appointment with the doctors there on Feb. 16th. I can't tell you excited that makes me. I'm not the kind of person who gives up easily and it just about killed me when I thought they were giving up on me. I also found another vaccine clinical trial called Intralymphatic Tumor Vaccine in Los Angeles for stage 3B and 4 lung cancers with St. Vincents Medical Center. They can use either your own cells or a cell line that they have refined and treated with interferon. They also use an infusion of the drug that organ donor recipients get. They still have openings for anyone interested. I have an appointment this Thursday with a Dr. Michael Wiseman who is pioneering this trial. I feel very certain I could get into this one. I will keep you all informed. I can't thank you all enough for your prayers and kind words. It helped me so much to keep positive and to not give up. Hugs to you All!!!!! CathyR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calintay Posted February 1, 2005 Share Posted February 1, 2005 How exciting I will be praying for you that you can in deed do the trial. Prayers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Lamb Posted February 1, 2005 Share Posted February 1, 2005 Cathy, my hats off to you.I respect all your fight and effort very much. I am glad you now have more options to fight with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogfam Posted February 1, 2005 Share Posted February 1, 2005 I was so happy to read this! I've been thinking of you and praying too! I even went to the CTCA web site to see if they had any clinical trials going on right now, but they didn't. I don't know if a trip to Oklahoma is possible for you or not, but it's an awesome place. ((hugs)) and prayers for ya! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeckyCW Posted February 1, 2005 Share Posted February 1, 2005 Cathy, this makes me so happy to hear! You GO, girl! BeckyCW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilgna Posted February 1, 2005 Share Posted February 1, 2005 Cathy, WONDERFUL NEWS... I am so happy for you, I finished a vaccine trial , trials are the future, I believe, for Cure......Best luck ever... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted February 1, 2005 Share Posted February 1, 2005 Oh good luck!! I am very excited for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stand4hope Posted February 1, 2005 Share Posted February 1, 2005 Just logged in and can only stay a minute, but had to respond. This is the first thing I saw and it gave me goose bumps. I AM SO HAPPY FOR YOU! I will pray for success for you, Cathy!!! Love, Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyde Posted February 1, 2005 Share Posted February 1, 2005 Cathy, This is WONDERFUL news. Keep us posted. You go girl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitkathi Posted February 2, 2005 Share Posted February 2, 2005 Cathy, So glad they are reconsidering... I was especially annoyed at their initial rejection as I am a graduate of UC Davis. When will you be up here? Ya overnighting in Sacramento? Lemme' know if I can be of help..... Kitkathi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy Posted February 2, 2005 Share Posted February 2, 2005 Just goes to show you that it pays to be persistent. Good luck! Wendy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted February 2, 2005 Share Posted February 2, 2005 Very happy, CathyR...like you cannot believe. Cindi o'h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haylee_38 Posted February 2, 2005 Share Posted February 2, 2005 Cathy, Great news keep us updated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted February 2, 2005 Share Posted February 2, 2005 That's great to hear. So glad for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted February 2, 2005 Share Posted February 2, 2005 Excellent, beautiful news, keep us posted on the appointments. Hugs J.C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikkala Posted February 2, 2005 Share Posted February 2, 2005 This is GREAT news Cathy. You keep fighting girl and don't let them give up on you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelliemacs Posted February 2, 2005 Share Posted February 2, 2005 I knew you would come out on top of this Katch. You never gave up and now you will succeed. keep on believing Kathy!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daggiesmom Posted February 2, 2005 Share Posted February 2, 2005 So glad you continued to persue trials - this is gonna work out well, I can feel it in my bones! Keep us posted and keep fightin' Joanie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karenl Posted February 2, 2005 Share Posted February 2, 2005 Great news, Cathy. Wishing you all the best. Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAnn Posted February 2, 2005 Share Posted February 2, 2005 Cathy, I am so happy to hear that they will re-assess your case. You were only off by such a small amount. So glad you still have your positive attitude, never give up! TAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chloesmom Posted February 2, 2005 Share Posted February 2, 2005 Cathy, Very happy for you and will be rooting from the sidelines here for your re-evaluation! Good luck! Cindy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nushka Posted February 3, 2005 Share Posted February 3, 2005 Cathy, It pays to never give up with these trials. I hope you get in the one that you think will do the most good. Best of luck to you. Go Girl! Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elaine Posted February 3, 2005 Share Posted February 3, 2005 Great news! My best to you. elaine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treebywater Posted February 3, 2005 Share Posted February 3, 2005 Good, Good, Good!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DianeR Posted February 3, 2005 Share Posted February 3, 2005 Cathy, This is great news. Hope you get into the trial and it does the trick! Diane R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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