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    • June 21, 2013 at 8:13 pm
    Richard_K
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    Apologies for being absent for the past month, I had serious computer and e-mail problems.  As to Zelboraf, I’m still on it and closing in on forty months.  Only real problems are sun sensitivity and some discomfort in left leg and foot.  Bilirubin goes up and down but if I am sure to keep hydrated, it seems to be under control.

    My wife and I just returned from Barcelona Spain where I was invited to speak about my Zelboraf experience at the Roche Global Research and Early Development conference; quite a thrill.

    Apologies for being absent for the past month, I had serious computer and e-mail problems.  As to Zelboraf, I’m still on it and closing in on forty months.  Only real problems are sun sensitivity and some discomfort in left leg and foot.  Bilirubin goes up and down but if I am sure to keep hydrated, it seems to be under control.

    My wife and I just returned from Barcelona Spain where I was invited to speak about my Zelboraf experience at the Roche Global Research and Early Development conference; quite a thrill.

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      • June 21, 2013 at 10:21 pm
      Linny
      Participant

      Hi Dick_,

      It's always nice to hear from you. I'm SO glad to hear that you still are the poster boy for Zelboraf!!!

      • June 21, 2013 at 10:21 pm
      Linny
      Participant

      Hi Dick_,

      It's always nice to hear from you. I'm SO glad to hear that you still are the poster boy for Zelboraf!!!

      • June 21, 2013 at 10:21 pm
      Linny
      Participant

      Hi Dick_,

      It's always nice to hear from you. I'm SO glad to hear that you still are the poster boy for Zelboraf!!!

      • June 22, 2013 at 12:05 am
      Bubbles
      Participant

      That is great!!!  So glad you had that opportunity. You inspire many!  C

      • June 22, 2013 at 12:05 am
      Bubbles
      Participant

      That is great!!!  So glad you had that opportunity. You inspire many!  C

      • June 22, 2013 at 12:05 am
      Bubbles
      Participant

      That is great!!!  So glad you had that opportunity. You inspire many!  C

      • June 22, 2013 at 1:21 am
      awillett1991
      Participant
      Great news and congrats for being lauded by Roche!!
      Amy
      • June 22, 2013 at 1:21 am
      awillett1991
      Participant
      Great news and congrats for being lauded by Roche!!
      Amy
      • June 22, 2013 at 1:21 am
      awillett1991
      Participant
      Great news and congrats for being lauded by Roche!!
      Amy
      • June 22, 2013 at 3:12 am
      aldakota22
      Participant

      Good see you posting again (RICHARD) Had me worried for awhile. So now your favorite pass time will be as a world wide ambassador for the drug company.Nice gig.You have a whole lot more places to speak at.Beat the Beast.    Al

      • June 22, 2013 at 3:12 am
      aldakota22
      Participant

      Good see you posting again (RICHARD) Had me worried for awhile. So now your favorite pass time will be as a world wide ambassador for the drug company.Nice gig.You have a whole lot more places to speak at.Beat the Beast.    Al

      • June 22, 2013 at 3:12 am
      aldakota22
      Participant

      Good see you posting again (RICHARD) Had me worried for awhile. So now your favorite pass time will be as a world wide ambassador for the drug company.Nice gig.You have a whole lot more places to speak at.Beat the Beast.    Al

      • June 23, 2013 at 3:55 am
      DeniseK
      Participant

      Such great news once again!  So are you considered in remission or NED?  It's crazy how Z can work so well for some and not for others.  I wonder what the difference is.  I am so happy for you.  Keep on trucking!

      All my best,

      Denise

      • June 23, 2013 at 3:55 am
      DeniseK
      Participant

      Such great news once again!  So are you considered in remission or NED?  It's crazy how Z can work so well for some and not for others.  I wonder what the difference is.  I am so happy for you.  Keep on trucking!

      All my best,

      Denise

      • June 23, 2013 at 3:55 am
      DeniseK
      Participant

      Such great news once again!  So are you considered in remission or NED?  It's crazy how Z can work so well for some and not for others.  I wonder what the difference is.  I am so happy for you.  Keep on trucking!

      All my best,

      Denise

      • June 27, 2013 at 1:48 pm
      Tina D
      Participant

      Always good to see your posts. That is awesome that you got to travel to Spain! You do deserve a holiday, that is for sure! I hope you guys had time to rest and see some sights while you were there.

      Tina

      • June 27, 2013 at 1:48 pm
      Tina D
      Participant

      Always good to see your posts. That is awesome that you got to travel to Spain! You do deserve a holiday, that is for sure! I hope you guys had time to rest and see some sights while you were there.

      Tina

      • June 27, 2013 at 1:48 pm
      Tina D
      Participant

      Always good to see your posts. That is awesome that you got to travel to Spain! You do deserve a holiday, that is for sure! I hope you guys had time to rest and see some sights while you were there.

      Tina

      • June 22, 2013 at 3:14 am
      aldakota22
      Participant

      Had trouble using posting I.D.  

      • June 22, 2013 at 3:14 am
      aldakota22
      Participant

      Had trouble using posting I.D.  

      • June 22, 2013 at 3:14 am
      aldakota22
      Participant

      Had trouble using posting I.D.  

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