cathyr Posted February 11, 2005 Share Posted February 11, 2005 Hi all, Well, I finally got accepted for a clinical trial. I start this coming Monday. This is a vaccine trial where the cells can either be your own or they can use donor cells. The cells are treated with Inteferon and given to you as a vaccine. I wish it were that easy. Actually, the treatments are quite involved. There is a chemo called Cytoxan that you get 2 days before the vaccine that is used to lower the number of white blood cells which block the immune response. Then the vaccine is given. It takes 2 hours to give as it is injected into the lymph channels of the foot and/or hand. Then, for 8 days after you receive a subcutaneous injection of Leukine which is used to protect the bone marrow from the effects of chemotherapy as it stimulates both the number and activity of certain kinds of white blood cells. It was explained to me that both this vaccine as well as the GVAX vaccine is basically designed to boost one's immune system. Anyway, this will probably work better for me because I won't have to go through another surgery which I would on the GAVX trial. There are still openings in this clinical trial which is in Los Angeles. The GVAX trial in Sacramento is still opened too for anyone interested. Thank you all for your support. I didn't want to post anything about this until I knew for sure. I love you all! Hugs, CathyR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted February 11, 2005 Share Posted February 11, 2005 Well good for you Cathy! I am so happy for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnmynatt Posted February 11, 2005 Share Posted February 11, 2005 Cathy, Wonderful news!! When do you get started? Please let us know so we can watch your progress. Take care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimmek Posted February 11, 2005 Share Posted February 11, 2005 Great news Cathy, I know you are excited for this opportunity. Ill keep you in my prayers as you begin this treatment. keep us posted. God Bless Kim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elaine Posted February 11, 2005 Share Posted February 11, 2005 Cathy I am soooo happy to hear this! Keep us posted. elaine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowflake Posted February 11, 2005 Share Posted February 11, 2005 YES! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karen335 Posted February 11, 2005 Share Posted February 11, 2005 Cathy, I am really happy for you. Praying for all good results, please keep us posted. Are they doing this trial at UCLA? Special prayers for you each day! God Bless and hugs, Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nushka Posted February 11, 2005 Share Posted February 11, 2005 Cathy, This is very interesting. I hope you will keep us in touch often as to how you are feeling etc. It is amazing what is out there now for us to try. Congratulations on being accepted to the trial. I pray that it is just the ticket for you. Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted February 11, 2005 Share Posted February 11, 2005 Alriiiight! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calintay Posted February 11, 2005 Share Posted February 11, 2005 Good luck Cathy wish you nothing but sucess with this trial Congratulations Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treebywater Posted February 11, 2005 Share Posted February 11, 2005 GREAT!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay A. Posted February 11, 2005 Share Posted February 11, 2005 WOW!!!! I just knew that something had to be out there for you, Cathy. I am really happy for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karenl Posted February 11, 2005 Share Posted February 11, 2005 Yay!!! That is great news, Cathy. All the best! Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted February 11, 2005 Share Posted February 11, 2005 Cathy, I am really excited about this trial for you. So glad that you will not have to endure the surgery of the GVAX. Bestest of luck! Cindi o'h and kisses to those little fur balls you hold...sooo cute! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gail p-m Posted February 11, 2005 Share Posted February 11, 2005 So glad to hear that you're accepted for a trial. Praying for good results. Gail P-M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyde Posted February 11, 2005 Share Posted February 11, 2005 Wow, this is great news. You keep on keeping on. Keep us posted on how it is going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikkala Posted February 11, 2005 Share Posted February 11, 2005 Great News Cathy. You go kick some cancer butt girl!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haylee_38 Posted February 11, 2005 Share Posted February 11, 2005 Great news I am so happy for you. Please keep us updated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betplace Posted February 11, 2005 Share Posted February 11, 2005 Cathy! Oh I am Happy Dancing for you today my dear! I am thrilled you finally found a trial! I'm sending prayers it is very sucessfull! Blessings Betty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted February 11, 2005 Share Posted February 11, 2005 Great news Cathy, Keep us posted, please. Sending good vibes your way. J.C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chloesmom Posted February 11, 2005 Share Posted February 11, 2005 Cathy, What wonderful news for you! I am thankful that you pushed for this and didn't just give up! I hope for great things for you from this trial. Cindy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daggiesmom Posted February 11, 2005 Share Posted February 11, 2005 Dear Cathy, So glad you got yourself into a clinical trial. This is gonna work, I can just feel it! Please let us know how you're doing. Joanie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Lamb Posted February 11, 2005 Share Posted February 11, 2005 Cathy, I am very happy you found and were accepted to this trial.I will be wishing you all the very best results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAnn Posted February 11, 2005 Share Posted February 11, 2005 Cathy, Yeah!!!!!!!!!!! I'm so happy to hear that you got into the trial. It sounds very involved, but hopefully the results will be worth all the work. Keep us updated! TAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBeth Posted February 11, 2005 Share Posted February 11, 2005 Cathy, Great great great news! I can't wait to read all the good news postings about how well you are doing with this trial. Keep us posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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