tkelley Posted July 27, 2007 Share Posted July 27, 2007 Just thought I'd update from the original post. Thanks so much to everyone who sent information. We looked into everything.....I think we are researched out!!! I told my mom that we could start our own business "clinical trials r us" Anyway, my dad has decided to go with one of the clinical trials that Hopkins offered. Every cancer hospital we called said that it was his best option at this time. Unfortunately his options are limited due to his heart issues and the fact that he's already had so many lines of treatment. He has been restaged to Stage IV so Stimuvax is out too. This particular clinical trial hasn't been showing any significant side effects yet and apparently 2 out of 7 people have seen significant improvement. They were able to get him in quick and he starts on Monday. He has to stay up there for 10 days each treatment (about once per month, its a series of shots) but they'll deal with that. Here's the link in case anyone is researching or is interested. Thanks Again for all of the support, prayers and information. You are all just wonderful!! http://www.cancer.gov/search/viewclinic ... id=3493769 Tammy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted July 27, 2007 Share Posted July 27, 2007 Tammy, Wishing your Dad all the best for the new treatment. Know that you can count on my prayers to go with the drugs. God Bless, Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolhg Posted July 27, 2007 Share Posted July 27, 2007 Praying for the very best for your dad. Carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treebywater Posted July 27, 2007 Share Posted July 27, 2007 Praying that this works like gangbusters! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welthy Posted July 27, 2007 Share Posted July 27, 2007 Tammy, Good luck to your Dad on this new regimen. High hopes for serious damage to this beast! You are such a dear and I know how exhausted you must be from all the research. God bless you. Welthy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nova Posted July 28, 2007 Share Posted July 28, 2007 Crossing my fingers that this will the "THE" medication that does the trick. Prayers are going up for you guys, Nova Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyW Posted July 28, 2007 Share Posted July 28, 2007 Prayers and Positive thoughts. A BIG THANK YOU for being a pioneer in Lung Cancer research, also. I know this was a difficult decision to try this and THANK YOU BOTH!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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