Julie (Gabsound) How are you doing?
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Julie (Gabsound) How are you doing?

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    • April 5, 2013 at 4:42 pm
    killmel
    Participant

    Hi Julie,

     

    I was happy to see you posts today. How are you doing? Are you still on Pd1?

     

    I am sending positive thoughts & prayers your way!

     

    MaryBeth

    Hi Julie,

     

    I was happy to see you posts today. How are you doing? Are you still on Pd1?

     

    I am sending positive thoughts & prayers your way!

     

    MaryBeth

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      • April 5, 2013 at 5:40 pm
      gabsound
      Participant
      The PD1 didn’t work for me, I progressed. I started a chemo combo of Abraxane, avastin and carboplatin. After the first dose one of my palpable tumors completely disappeared. My LDH also dropped about 400 points so it looks like this could be effective. I was also able to stop all my pain medication. The chemo causes some pretty significant fatigue for the first week after. I’m doing better this week although I’ve had to stop work which is a real adjustment in itself. Awaiting the loss of my hair 🙁 but someday I’ll get it back.

      Julie

        • April 7, 2013 at 1:27 pm
        Linny
        Participant

        Aside from the side effects, it sounds like this combo is kicking some melanoma-butt. I'm really happy to hear you were able to stop your pain meds.

        Don't worry even about the hair. Like you said, you'll get it back. smiley

        Is it possible for you to have your treatment scheduled for the end of the week, like on a Friday? This way you might be able to use the weekend to recuperate and at least get a few days of work in at the beginning of the week.

        • April 7, 2013 at 1:27 pm
        Linny
        Participant

        Aside from the side effects, it sounds like this combo is kicking some melanoma-butt. I'm really happy to hear you were able to stop your pain meds.

        Don't worry even about the hair. Like you said, you'll get it back. smiley

        Is it possible for you to have your treatment scheduled for the end of the week, like on a Friday? This way you might be able to use the weekend to recuperate and at least get a few days of work in at the beginning of the week.

        • April 7, 2013 at 3:38 pm
        NYKaren
        Participant
        Julie, ditto to what Linny says! Seriously, most if not all insurance pays for or toward a wig if you want one. They do get hot, some pretty scarves and of course big-brimmed hats sound lovely for summer.
        Karen.
        • April 7, 2013 at 3:38 pm
        NYKaren
        Participant
        Julie, ditto to what Linny says! Seriously, most if not all insurance pays for or toward a wig if you want one. They do get hot, some pretty scarves and of course big-brimmed hats sound lovely for summer.
        Karen.
        • April 7, 2013 at 3:38 pm
        NYKaren
        Participant
        Julie, ditto to what Linny says! Seriously, most if not all insurance pays for or toward a wig if you want one. They do get hot, some pretty scarves and of course big-brimmed hats sound lovely for summer.
        Karen.
        • April 7, 2013 at 1:27 pm
        Linny
        Participant

        Aside from the side effects, it sounds like this combo is kicking some melanoma-butt. I'm really happy to hear you were able to stop your pain meds.

        Don't worry even about the hair. Like you said, you'll get it back. smiley

        Is it possible for you to have your treatment scheduled for the end of the week, like on a Friday? This way you might be able to use the weekend to recuperate and at least get a few days of work in at the beginning of the week.

      • April 5, 2013 at 5:40 pm
      gabsound
      Participant
      The PD1 didn’t work for me, I progressed. I started a chemo combo of Abraxane, avastin and carboplatin. After the first dose one of my palpable tumors completely disappeared. My LDH also dropped about 400 points so it looks like this could be effective. I was also able to stop all my pain medication. The chemo causes some pretty significant fatigue for the first week after. I’m doing better this week although I’ve had to stop work which is a real adjustment in itself. Awaiting the loss of my hair 🙁 but someday I’ll get it back.

      Julie

      • April 5, 2013 at 5:40 pm
      gabsound
      Participant
      The PD1 didn’t work for me, I progressed. I started a chemo combo of Abraxane, avastin and carboplatin. After the first dose one of my palpable tumors completely disappeared. My LDH also dropped about 400 points so it looks like this could be effective. I was also able to stop all my pain medication. The chemo causes some pretty significant fatigue for the first week after. I’m doing better this week although I’ve had to stop work which is a real adjustment in itself. Awaiting the loss of my hair 🙁 but someday I’ll get it back.

      Julie

      • April 7, 2013 at 11:35 pm
      gabsound
      Participant
      I’m all set, knave a wig and ordered a hat with a brim and a scarf that should show up at my door this week.

      I’m short of breath and too fatigued to work at all. I hope that will not be long lasting. I have applied for SS disability.

      Julie

      • April 7, 2013 at 11:35 pm
      gabsound
      Participant
      I’m all set, knave a wig and ordered a hat with a brim and a scarf that should show up at my door this week.

      I’m short of breath and too fatigued to work at all. I hope that will not be long lasting. I have applied for SS disability.

      Julie

      • April 7, 2013 at 11:35 pm
      gabsound
      Participant
      I’m all set, knave a wig and ordered a hat with a brim and a scarf that should show up at my door this week.

      I’m short of breath and too fatigued to work at all. I hope that will not be long lasting. I have applied for SS disability.

      Julie

        • April 24, 2013 at 5:13 pm
        MeNDave
        Participant

        Keep kicking mel's butt Julie – you are an amazing person!!

        • April 24, 2013 at 5:13 pm
        MeNDave
        Participant

        Keep kicking mel's butt Julie – you are an amazing person!!

        • April 24, 2013 at 5:13 pm
        MeNDave
        Participant

        Keep kicking mel's butt Julie – you are an amazing person!!

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