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Zelboraf update

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    • March 22, 2013 at 1:46 pm
    Richard_K
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    At my last regular check-up on February 27th, my bilirubin was once again elevated and it was decided to retest in three weeks rather than the normal six.  The nurses also suggested that lack of proper hydration could be a contributing factor.  I decided to make a chart for myself where I would be able to keep track of my fluid intake.

     

    At my last regular check-up on February 27th, my bilirubin was once again elevated and it was decided to retest in three weeks rather than the normal six.  The nurses also suggested that lack of proper hydration could be a contributing factor.  I decided to make a chart for myself where I would be able to keep track of my fluid intake.

    Good news yesterday after the three week retest with a telephone call that my bilirubin had returned to normal.  A side benefit was that my creatinine was also greatly reduced.  Proper hydration is now my new best friend.

    The day before this call I got another good telephone call, although it was not so good for my wife, she would be losing her night light.  Since I am still in the Zelboraf phase II clinical trial, the protocol called for scans every six weeks.  My doctor was finally able to get permission to get that changed to every twelve weeks; I won’t be glowing as much anymore!

    Dick

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      • March 22, 2013 at 2:17 pm
      hbecker
      Participant

      Such wonderful news!! Thanks for sharing!

      Hazel
      blogging at http://www.hazelbecker.com

      • March 22, 2013 at 2:17 pm
      hbecker
      Participant

      Such wonderful news!! Thanks for sharing!

      Hazel
      blogging at http://www.hazelbecker.com

      • March 22, 2013 at 2:17 pm
      hbecker
      Participant

      Such wonderful news!! Thanks for sharing!

      Hazel
      blogging at http://www.hazelbecker.com

      • March 22, 2013 at 4:11 pm
      awillett1991
      Participant
      Dick – great news all around- congrats!

      Amy

      • March 22, 2013 at 4:11 pm
      awillett1991
      Participant
      Dick – great news all around- congrats!

      Amy

      • March 22, 2013 at 4:11 pm
      awillett1991
      Participant
      Dick – great news all around- congrats!

      Amy

      • March 22, 2013 at 8:06 pm
      aldakota22
      Participant

      Way to go.Been looking for your post.Your continued success with "Z" is encouraging to me and many others .Know your happy to cut your scan cycles to every 12 weeks.Beat the Beast.   Al

      • March 22, 2013 at 8:06 pm
      aldakota22
      Participant

      Way to go.Been looking for your post.Your continued success with "Z" is encouraging to me and many others .Know your happy to cut your scan cycles to every 12 weeks.Beat the Beast.   Al

      • March 22, 2013 at 8:06 pm
      aldakota22
      Participant

      Way to go.Been looking for your post.Your continued success with "Z" is encouraging to me and many others .Know your happy to cut your scan cycles to every 12 weeks.Beat the Beast.   Al

      • March 22, 2013 at 9:36 pm
      randallgford
      Participant

      Love hearing good news, keep up the good work.

      • March 22, 2013 at 9:36 pm
      randallgford
      Participant

      Love hearing good news, keep up the good work.

      • March 22, 2013 at 9:36 pm
      randallgford
      Participant

      Love hearing good news, keep up the good work.

      • March 22, 2013 at 9:43 pm
      NYKaren
      Participant
      Dick, you light up this entire board for me and I know many others too. I’m just thrilled for you. Thanks for sharing your fabulous news.
      Karen
      • March 22, 2013 at 9:43 pm
      NYKaren
      Participant
      Dick, you light up this entire board for me and I know many others too. I’m just thrilled for you. Thanks for sharing your fabulous news.
      Karen
      • March 22, 2013 at 9:43 pm
      NYKaren
      Participant
      Dick, you light up this entire board for me and I know many others too. I’m just thrilled for you. Thanks for sharing your fabulous news.
      Karen
      • March 23, 2013 at 3:23 pm
      Tina D
      Participant

      Great news! And, I am so glad for you that they were able to reduce the frequency of the scans for you.You are a "trendsetter" and may many more follow along!!!

      Tina

      • March 23, 2013 at 3:23 pm
      Tina D
      Participant

      Great news! And, I am so glad for you that they were able to reduce the frequency of the scans for you.You are a "trendsetter" and may many more follow along!!!

      Tina

      • March 23, 2013 at 3:23 pm
      Tina D
      Participant

      Great news! And, I am so glad for you that they were able to reduce the frequency of the scans for you.You are a "trendsetter" and may many more follow along!!!

      Tina

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