CharlieD Posted November 14, 2005 Share Posted November 14, 2005 STABLE!!!!! Little or no significant change. It's what I wanted to hear. Party time at the Pub. Cindi, drinks on me, lots of em. They offered me to join a new Clinical Trial being done at Roswell Park. Gotta check into it some more before I commit myself. It''s a Phase I with Vitamin D and Gemzar. Anyone ever heard of it? Haven't had time to read the package they gave me yet, so I'm kinda in the dark on this one. I'll provide details when I get my act together. In the meantime, CHEERS!! Thank you all for the good vibes and prayers. They're answered again. God Bless. CharlieD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted November 14, 2005 Share Posted November 14, 2005 Well OKAY, Charlie!!! I wanna be first in line for that FREE drink ! And I don't care much what it is either! GREAT news and I am overjoyed! Does it get any better than this? Not today, good friend of mine. Looking forward to hearing about this trial. Hope it sounds promising to you and something beneficial. In the meanatime....I am here waiting....Yep!!! even rotgut in your honor! Kasey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDianneB Posted November 14, 2005 Share Posted November 14, 2005 Charlie, that's wonderful!! Have a box of Krispy Kreme donut holes on me! Di Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann Posted November 14, 2005 Share Posted November 14, 2005 YIPPEE!!!! HOORAY!!!! YOOHOO!!!! WAY TO GO!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted November 14, 2005 Share Posted November 14, 2005 Charlie!!! You couldn't see me clapping here and squealing here couldja??? Well, I am getting out the big spigot cuz we got some folks to load up With some happy cheer... Glad you volunteered to buy. Here's to ya!!! love, Cindi o'h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted November 14, 2005 Share Posted November 14, 2005 An invitation for free drinks and to celebrate with our friend Charlie D, It doesn't get better than that. Wonderful news Charlie!!! I can feel your relief from here. Gemzar and Vitamin D. , sounds interesting. First things first... Cindi is at the pub and the big spigot it is... This is gonna be one rip , roaring wonderful party. Love, Mike and Sue.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna G Posted November 14, 2005 Share Posted November 14, 2005 Have not heard of an on going study of Vit. D and Gemzar but we read this recently that says Vit D may improve survival of lung cancer . Vitamin D May Be Associated With Improved Survival of Early Stage Lung Cancer Researchers from the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute have reported improved survivals of patients with early stage non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) who had a high intake of vitamin D and were operated on in the summer when compared to similar patients who had a low intake of vitamin D and were operated on in the winter. The details of this study appeared in the October 2005 issue of Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers and Prevention . Epidemiological data suggest that low Vitamin D levels may play a role in the etiology of several cancers. Calcitriol, the therapeutic form of vitamin D, has anti-proliferative agent activity in a variety of tumors in vitro. There is also some evidence to suggest that adding calcitriol to chemotherapy improves responses to taxane chemotherapy in prostate cancer. The current study was undertaken to determine if dietary vitamin D and vitamin D increased by sunlight plays a role in the outcome of patients treated for early stage NSCLC. These authors looked at the outcomes of 456 patients with early stage NSCL cancer. The average follow-up was 71 months at which time there were 161 recurrences and 231 deaths. Researchers found that patients who had surgery in the summer had a 5-year relapse-free survival rate of 53% compared to 40% for those treated in the winter. They had dietary information on 321 of these 456 patients and found a similar seasonal association in this cohort. For the entire group of 321 patients dietary intake of vitamin D had no association with relapse-free survival. However, they found that patients who had surgery in the summer and the highest intake of vitamin D had a 5 year relapse-free survival of 56% compared to 23% for those who had surgery during the winter and the lowest vitamin D intake. Comments: This study shows an association between vitamin D and outcome of surgery for early stage NSCLC. It would be of interest to add high doses of vitamin D to patients treated in the winter and see if there is an effect on outcome. It would also be reasonable to add calcitriol to chemotherapy for patients with more advanced NSCLC since adding calcitriol to taxanes appears to improve responses in hormone refractory prostate cancer. Reference: Zhou W, Suk R, Liu G, et al. Vitamin D is associated with improved survival in early-stage non-small cell lung cancer patients. Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers and Prevention . 2005;14:2303-2309. Related news Study Shows Benefits of Adding High-Dose Vitamin D to Chemotherapy for Advanced Prostate Cancer (5/30/2002) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shar Posted November 14, 2005 Share Posted November 14, 2005 Brilliant news Charlie!!!! I will crack a cold beer in your honour!!!!! Cheers, Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamasbabygirl Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 I am so glad to hear that word-stable that is, not beer! I had my share of Sierra this weekend, so I will have a water this evening. Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamataca Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 I'll meet you at the stable, Charlie! It's a party kind of day, for sure. I hope we can get a lot more people on board this week to party, party, party! Great news, Charlie! Kelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daggiesmom Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 Congratulations on STABLE!!!! That's Just GREAT! Meet you at Cindi's Joanie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnmynatt Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 Charlie, Wonderful news! So happy for you. Have one for me. Take care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patkid Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 We are so happy to read this news, Charlie!! Your loyal supporters and fans, Pat and Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 Go, Charlie! Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 I am so happy for you! You don't have to ask me twice to go to the pub. This is great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janetg Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 Charlie, So glad to read of your good news! Congratulations! Janet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie B Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 Hey Charlie, about that horse. When you get him just climb on up and GEDDY UP and go CELEBRATE YOUR STABLE NEWS! Sounds darn good to me. DonnaG shared with you what I was going to about Vit D. Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 Glad to hear the good news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nushka Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 Charlie, What a beautiful word. STABLE!!! Congratulations my friend. Let us know about the trial. Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
francesbean Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 Great news! I hope you'll continue to do great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gail p-m Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 So glad to hear your good news. That word STABLE sure is a nice one! gail p-m Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ma's kid Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 (((Charlie))) Thank the stars above! Great news and I am so very happy for you. Libby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leslie221 Posted November 17, 2005 Share Posted November 17, 2005 Char-lie! Char-lie! Char-lie! WOOOHOOO!!!! So happy for you! Keep it up! Hoping to follow in your footsteps!! Leslie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elnodel Posted December 2, 2005 Share Posted December 2, 2005 Sorry to be late on this but Hurray!! Hurray! And I think everyone is going to start mainlining Vitamin D, just in case/ Good luck with the treatment and let us know how it goes! Ellen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Lamb Posted December 2, 2005 Share Posted December 2, 2005 Charlie,sorry I missed this earlier.Congratulation drinks are still in order tho.I am very glad for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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