TracyD Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 I got my latest scan results today and it appears that the cancer is still behaving itself. After almost sixteen weeks on this trial the cancer has not grown at all, and the small nodules appear to be cavitating. This means that I will continue on the seliciclib for another six weeks, that is, if I'm truly getting it and not the placebo. At this point in time I believe that I'm getting the real thing, as never before have I had such stability. My results during my time on avastin and on alimta were always stability/a bit of growth. I do not believe that the cancer just suddenly stopped growing on its own. I finally have all the side effects managed and the treatment has become quite tolerable. The biggest thing was getting off of the decadron. Nausea is a common side effect of this drug so I take decadron, zofran and ativan for prevention. The decadron keeps me awake for days and the sleep deprivation was just awful. I decided to see what would happen if I dropped it down to once a day, apparently, nothing. I felt fine, no nausea at all, so this time around I'm dropping the other dose too. I celebrated my two year anniversary of my diagnosis on March 29, and it feels SO good to say that I'm now on year three. Thanks for being here! Tracy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyman35 Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 Sound's fabulous Tracy!!! ROCK ON!!! Denise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 (((Tracy))), I can't see you , but I can feel that there is a bit more bounce in your step these days. It's so good to read some good news from you. I pray that the news just gets better and better. God Bless, Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patti B Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 Yahoo, Tracy!!!!! Not only are you blessed with good results, you are blessing us with being on a trial that could someday help us all!!! You are an inspiration!!! Hugs - Patti B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muriel Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 Tracy, that's absolutely wonderful news! I'm so happy for you. Muriel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe B Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 Wow !! Great news !!!! God is good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fillise Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 That's great news Tracy!!!! It's 5:30 here so I'll have a glass of wine in your honor to celebrate! Susan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leela Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 This is GREAT NEWS! Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recce101 Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 Tracy, what a relief to see your post! And a relief for you to be able to write it, I'm sure. Congratulations on the two years -- I still have four months to go before saying that. Much Aloha, Ned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 Oh Tracy I am so happy and excited for you. What wonderful news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandraL Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 Yeah Tracy! So nice to hear. I too am on a clinical trial but sounds much different than yours. I wish you continued success. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkelley Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 Oh Tracy, You made my day! I am sooooooo happy for you!! Tammy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 Tracy, Tracy, Tracy... I am so excited for you!!! I know there is good things in the horizon for you. I feel it!!! CONGRATS!!!!! Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnmynatt Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 Tracy, WONDERFUL NEWS!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandyswa Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 Tracy, That is awesome news!!! Congrats!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treebywater Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 This is just fantastic, Tracy!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jyoung20 Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 WOOHOO!!! Tracy, I am sooooo happy for you!! God Bless You!! Jamie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrahDawg Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 Congrats on the great news keep it going!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 I am so very excited for you! Definetly a day to celebrate! Wendy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatlemike Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 Great news Tracy!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustEA Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 How excited I am for you!! Can't wait until I can say I have two years behind me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyW Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 This is exactly why I thank You for being a PIONEER in LUNG CANCER REEARCH!!!!!!!! Congrats and Thanks for sharing Tracey we were getting concerned and wondering how you have been doing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaroleHammett Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 Hi, Tracy. Congratulations on your scan results and thank you for being a clinical trial "pioneer." Carole Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geri Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 Well Tracy you've made my day or should I say night. This is truly wonderful news and I'm so happy for you. Take care Geri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trish2418 Posted April 26, 2008 Share Posted April 26, 2008 What great news, Tracy! I pray the news continues to be good. Trish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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