Mk3475 12 wk update
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Mk3475 12 wk update

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    • July 30, 2013 at 9:26 pm
    awillett1991
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    Scans show no new signs of Mel and cardiac tumor is shrinking just enough to stay on the trial. I will rescan and they will reevaluate in 6 weeks. The worst side effect is fatigue. I also have chills in the evenings and sweats at night. I’m having trouble w my protein, my ALP, and hemoglobin keeps dropping below 9. Otherwise, much easier than other therapies I’ve tried. I am thankful to God for every day.

    Amy

    Scans show no new signs of Mel and cardiac tumor is shrinking just enough to stay on the trial. I will rescan and they will reevaluate in 6 weeks. The worst side effect is fatigue. I also have chills in the evenings and sweats at night. I’m having trouble w my protein, my ALP, and hemoglobin keeps dropping below 9. Otherwise, much easier than other therapies I’ve tried. I am thankful to God for every day.

    Amy

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      • July 30, 2013 at 10:24 pm
      Tim–MRF
      Guest

      Great news!  I was just thinking of you a couple of days ago and am happy to hear this update.

       

      Tim–MRF

      • July 30, 2013 at 10:24 pm
      Tim–MRF
      Guest

      Great news!  I was just thinking of you a couple of days ago and am happy to hear this update.

       

      Tim–MRF

      • July 30, 2013 at 10:24 pm
      Tim–MRF
      Guest

      Great news!  I was just thinking of you a couple of days ago and am happy to hear this update.

       

      Tim–MRF

      • July 30, 2013 at 10:31 pm
      Everymoment
      Participant

      This is great news:-) 

      • July 30, 2013 at 10:31 pm
      Everymoment
      Participant

      This is great news:-) 

      • July 30, 2013 at 10:31 pm
      Everymoment
      Participant

      This is great news:-) 

      • July 31, 2013 at 12:27 am
      Jaryllane
      Participant

      Hi Amy:

      So glad to hear that your cardiac tumor is shrinking.  From what little I have heard it can take a while for this drug to work.  I had my second infusion last week and this time no shortness of breath or serious fatigue afterwards.  This is my first therapy for metastatic melanoma so I'm always encouraged when I hear positive reports from other patients.

      • July 31, 2013 at 12:27 am
      Jaryllane
      Participant

      Hi Amy:

      So glad to hear that your cardiac tumor is shrinking.  From what little I have heard it can take a while for this drug to work.  I had my second infusion last week and this time no shortness of breath or serious fatigue afterwards.  This is my first therapy for metastatic melanoma so I'm always encouraged when I hear positive reports from other patients.

      • July 31, 2013 at 12:27 am
      Jaryllane
      Participant

      Hi Amy:

      So glad to hear that your cardiac tumor is shrinking.  From what little I have heard it can take a while for this drug to work.  I had my second infusion last week and this time no shortness of breath or serious fatigue afterwards.  This is my first therapy for metastatic melanoma so I'm always encouraged when I hear positive reports from other patients.

      • July 31, 2013 at 10:29 am
      Brendan
      Participant

      Hi Amy,

      Glad to hear the cardiac tumor is shrinking.  Great news!  Good luck.

      Brendan

      • July 31, 2013 at 10:29 am
      Brendan
      Participant

      Hi Amy,

      Glad to hear the cardiac tumor is shrinking.  Great news!  Good luck.

      Brendan

      • July 31, 2013 at 10:29 am
      Brendan
      Participant

      Hi Amy,

      Glad to hear the cardiac tumor is shrinking.  Great news!  Good luck.

      Brendan

      • July 31, 2013 at 3:31 pm
      NYKaren
      Participant

      Hi Amy,

      So glad it's shrinking. 

      Be well,

      Karen

      • August 1, 2013 at 2:14 am
      JerryfromFauq
      Participant

      Love hearing this, Amy.

      • August 1, 2013 at 2:14 am
      JerryfromFauq
      Participant

      Love hearing this, Amy.

      • August 1, 2013 at 2:14 am
      JerryfromFauq
      Participant

      Love hearing this, Amy.

      • August 1, 2013 at 2:03 pm
      awillett1991
      Participant
      Thanks y’all!
      • August 1, 2013 at 2:03 pm
      awillett1991
      Participant
      Thanks y’all!
      • August 1, 2013 at 2:03 pm
      awillett1991
      Participant
      Thanks y’all!
      • July 31, 2013 at 3:31 pm
      NYKaren
      Participant

      Hi Amy,

      So glad it's shrinking. 

      Be well,

      Karen

      • July 31, 2013 at 3:31 pm
      NYKaren
      Participant

      Hi Amy,

      So glad it's shrinking. 

      Be well,

      Karen

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