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37 months and counting

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    • April 10, 2013 at 10:55 pm
    Richard_K
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    I had a weird appointment with my doctor today, weird because this was the first appointment where there were no scans to review.  The scan frequency was recently changed to every twelve weeks from every six.

    I was anxious about my blood work though, specifically my bilirubin.  Not to worry, all was fine and I got enough Zelboraf given to me for another six weeks.  It’s now a little over 37 months on Zelboraf.

    Dick

     

    I had a weird appointment with my doctor today, weird because this was the first appointment where there were no scans to review.  The scan frequency was recently changed to every twelve weeks from every six.

    I was anxious about my blood work though, specifically my bilirubin.  Not to worry, all was fine and I got enough Zelboraf given to me for another six weeks.  It’s now a little over 37 months on Zelboraf.

    Dick

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      • April 11, 2013 at 12:44 am
      King
      Participant

      This is awesome news, Dick!  It gives hope to many others.  Keep being such an inspiration.

      Stay Strong
      King

      Stage IV  7/05  Liver mets

      • April 11, 2013 at 12:44 am
      King
      Participant

      This is awesome news, Dick!  It gives hope to many others.  Keep being such an inspiration.

      Stay Strong
      King

      Stage IV  7/05  Liver mets

      • April 11, 2013 at 12:44 am
      King
      Participant

      This is awesome news, Dick!  It gives hope to many others.  Keep being such an inspiration.

      Stay Strong
      King

      Stage IV  7/05  Liver mets

      • April 11, 2013 at 1:36 am
      Hstevens0072
      Participant
      That’s the kind of weirdness we all hope for! Congrats 🙂
      • April 11, 2013 at 1:36 am
      Hstevens0072
      Participant
      That’s the kind of weirdness we all hope for! Congrats 🙂
      • April 11, 2013 at 1:36 am
      Hstevens0072
      Participant
      That’s the kind of weirdness we all hope for! Congrats 🙂
      • April 12, 2013 at 12:14 am
      awillett1991
      Participant
      Congrats Dick! Glad your liver is sorted out as well!
      • April 12, 2013 at 12:14 am
      awillett1991
      Participant
      Congrats Dick! Glad your liver is sorted out as well!
      • April 12, 2013 at 12:14 am
      awillett1991
      Participant
      Congrats Dick! Glad your liver is sorted out as well!
      • April 12, 2013 at 11:34 am
      Owl
      Participant

      Congratulations Dick! You give hope to all people on Zelboraf!

      My husband had his 2nd scan yesterday, being on Zelboraf almost 4 months. Tumors are stable in size (all four about 1cm), though the radiologist can not say for 3 of 4 tumors whether it is scar tissue or still tumor. The two subq's are much more soft now than some weeks ago. Seems to be good news? We see the doctors next week to discuss results.

      Jenny

      • April 12, 2013 at 11:34 am
      Owl
      Participant

      Congratulations Dick! You give hope to all people on Zelboraf!

      My husband had his 2nd scan yesterday, being on Zelboraf almost 4 months. Tumors are stable in size (all four about 1cm), though the radiologist can not say for 3 of 4 tumors whether it is scar tissue or still tumor. The two subq's are much more soft now than some weeks ago. Seems to be good news? We see the doctors next week to discuss results.

      Jenny

      • April 12, 2013 at 11:34 am
      Owl
      Participant

      Congratulations Dick! You give hope to all people on Zelboraf!

      My husband had his 2nd scan yesterday, being on Zelboraf almost 4 months. Tumors are stable in size (all four about 1cm), though the radiologist can not say for 3 of 4 tumors whether it is scar tissue or still tumor. The two subq's are much more soft now than some weeks ago. Seems to be good news? We see the doctors next week to discuss results.

      Jenny

      • April 12, 2013 at 7:41 pm
      Tina D
      Participant

      It is always good to hear of your progress. I am glad your liver function labs were good! Nice to have a break from those frequent scans, too, I am sure 🙂

      Take Care!!

      Tina

      • April 12, 2013 at 7:41 pm
      Tina D
      Participant

      It is always good to hear of your progress. I am glad your liver function labs were good! Nice to have a break from those frequent scans, too, I am sure 🙂

      Take Care!!

      Tina

      • April 12, 2013 at 7:41 pm
      Tina D
      Participant

      It is always good to hear of your progress. I am glad your liver function labs were good! Nice to have a break from those frequent scans, too, I am sure 🙂

      Take Care!!

      Tina

      • April 12, 2013 at 11:50 pm
      triciad
      Participant

      It's great to hear the success stories.  Congratulations and continued success!

      • April 12, 2013 at 11:50 pm
      triciad
      Participant

      It's great to hear the success stories.  Congratulations and continued success!

      • April 12, 2013 at 11:50 pm
      triciad
      Participant

      It's great to hear the success stories.  Congratulations and continued success!

      • April 13, 2013 at 2:00 pm
      mark1101
      Participant

      Yay!

      • April 13, 2013 at 2:00 pm
      mark1101
      Participant

      Yay!

      • April 13, 2013 at 2:00 pm
      mark1101
      Participant

      Yay!

      • April 13, 2013 at 10:51 pm
      Janet Lee
      Participant

      Dick,

      This is such great news! My husband has been on Zelboraf for one month, and we know it is working, even without scans. You give us such hope! May you continue to be strong and healthy.

      Janet

      • April 13, 2013 at 10:51 pm
      Janet Lee
      Participant

      Dick,

      This is such great news! My husband has been on Zelboraf for one month, and we know it is working, even without scans. You give us such hope! May you continue to be strong and healthy.

      Janet

      • April 13, 2013 at 10:51 pm
      Janet Lee
      Participant

      Dick,

      This is such great news! My husband has been on Zelboraf for one month, and we know it is working, even without scans. You give us such hope! May you continue to be strong and healthy.

      Janet

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