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    • January 30, 2011 at 12:21 am
    Amy Busby
    Participant

      Hi all!   Sorry I have not been around much lately.  I see so many (relatively) new people and hate that I haven't been able to share my vast storehouse of melanoma info, lol.  I have been around the block more than a few times.  Now I have failed ipi too.  I decided to first take steps to ease my HIGH pain level and strengthen my hip / femur on the left.  I had good success with the radiation on the right side, so that's what we're doing on the left now.  Lots of fatigue, so not online much lately.

      Hi all!   Sorry I have not been around much lately.  I see so many (relatively) new people and hate that I haven't been able to share my vast storehouse of melanoma info, lol.  I have been around the block more than a few times.  Now I have failed ipi too.  I decided to first take steps to ease my HIGH pain level and strengthen my hip / femur on the left.  I had good success with the radiation on the right side, so that's what we're doing on the left now.  Lots of fatigue, so not online much lately.

      Had a slot lined up for E7080 but who knows if it will be gone in 38 days?  I'd bet that it is.  So I'll be beating the bushes once again hoping a viable treatment option shakes out once I'm done w/ my 10 day course of radiation and passed a 28 day washout.  But first my priority is NOT breaking my hip.  So lots of sitting & people pushing me back & forth to the restroom in my wheelchair.  grrrrrrrr

      Anyone with contact info on trial options send them to me at [email protected].  I'm looking for targeted therapy but often brushed off b/c of prior BRAF study.experience & leptomeningial mets.  But my brain is stable for awhile.

      Love and Encouragement to you all,

      Amy

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        • January 30, 2011 at 1:09 am
        Lori C
        Participant

          Amy, what about the ALT801 trial? Kim in Iowa did it, I think….

          I hope the radiation addresses the pain; high pain levels make everything else pretty much irrelevant, I know.  I'm frustrated to hear you failed ipi; such high hopes for that drug and so many people now seem to be not getting the results they'd hoped for from it.  Maybe in combination with other treatments it will have a higher response rate.

          Anyway, I hope you get lots of viable suggestions for good next steps and will keep you in my prayers.

          • January 30, 2011 at 1:09 am
          Lori C
          Participant

            Amy, what about the ALT801 trial? Kim in Iowa did it, I think….

            I hope the radiation addresses the pain; high pain levels make everything else pretty much irrelevant, I know.  I'm frustrated to hear you failed ipi; such high hopes for that drug and so many people now seem to be not getting the results they'd hoped for from it.  Maybe in combination with other treatments it will have a higher response rate.

            Anyway, I hope you get lots of viable suggestions for good next steps and will keep you in my prayers.

            • January 30, 2011 at 12:13 pm
            Shelly in Switzerland
            Participant

              Amy I have followed your story since last January.  I am so sorry for the Ipi failure.  You HAVE been around the block more than a few times. 

              Your strength and hope are inspirational to all of us this board.  I will continue to hold you in my prayers.  May you continue to feel the peaceand love that only God can bring to our hearts. 

              With peace and love,

              Shelly

              • January 30, 2011 at 12:13 pm
              Shelly in Switzerland
              Participant

                Amy I have followed your story since last January.  I am so sorry for the Ipi failure.  You HAVE been around the block more than a few times. 

                Your strength and hope are inspirational to all of us this board.  I will continue to hold you in my prayers.  May you continue to feel the peaceand love that only God can bring to our hearts. 

                With peace and love,

                Shelly

                • January 30, 2011 at 1:51 pm
                Bonnie Lea
                Participant

                  Amy, I will continue to praise God for your life, and all that you have touched, and continue to keep you and your family in my prayers today and always.

                   

                  your friend

                  Bonnie Lea

                  • January 30, 2011 at 1:51 pm
                  Bonnie Lea
                  Participant

                    Amy, I will continue to praise God for your life, and all that you have touched, and continue to keep you and your family in my prayers today and always.

                     

                    your friend

                    Bonnie Lea

                    • January 30, 2011 at 2:20 pm
                    akls
                    Participant

                      Amy,

                      Praying for you.  Hope this helps for your leg pain and hope there is a good trial available when you are done.

                      Amy S. in Michigan

                      • January 30, 2011 at 2:20 pm
                      akls
                      Participant

                        Amy,

                        Praying for you.  Hope this helps for your leg pain and hope there is a good trial available when you are done.

                        Amy S. in Michigan

                        • January 30, 2011 at 2:56 pm
                        Laurie from maine
                        Participant

                          HI Amy,

                          I know you dont know me but you have become my true example of a "melanoma warrior" both in spirit and all you have been thru.  You are wonderful how you support  everyone else.  You are in my prayers every night and I watch for your posts all the time.  I just needed you to know that there are soo many here that wonder about you and pray for you!  thank you for all your support to others, and information that you pass along.

                          laurie

                          • January 30, 2011 at 2:56 pm
                          Laurie from maine
                          Participant

                            HI Amy,

                            I know you dont know me but you have become my true example of a "melanoma warrior" both in spirit and all you have been thru.  You are wonderful how you support  everyone else.  You are in my prayers every night and I watch for your posts all the time.  I just needed you to know that there are soo many here that wonder about you and pray for you!  thank you for all your support to others, and information that you pass along.

                            laurie

                            • January 30, 2011 at 5:29 pm
                            ellen – dads daughter
                            Participant

                              Hi Amy,

                              Sorry to hear about all the pain.  I hope you will be able to get that under control soon!  You have come so far in your fight!  I feel something will turn up for you soon.

                              Best wishes,

                              ellen – dads daughter

                              • January 30, 2011 at 5:29 pm
                              ellen – dads daughter
                              Participant

                                Hi Amy,

                                Sorry to hear about all the pain.  I hope you will be able to get that under control soon!  You have come so far in your fight!  I feel something will turn up for you soon.

                                Best wishes,

                                ellen – dads daughter

                                • January 31, 2011 at 12:07 am
                                lhaley
                                Participant

                                  Amy,

                                  I hope the radiation takes care of the high pain levels for you. No one should have to deal with the pain!!  You have been such a positive force for everyone here. Sending you prayers for pain relief and for the E7080 slot to remain open for you.

                                  Linda

                                  • January 31, 2011 at 12:07 am
                                  lhaley
                                  Participant

                                    Amy,

                                    I hope the radiation takes care of the high pain levels for you. No one should have to deal with the pain!!  You have been such a positive force for everyone here. Sending you prayers for pain relief and for the E7080 slot to remain open for you.

                                    Linda

                                    • January 31, 2011 at 8:31 pm
                                    MaryD
                                    Participant

                                      Amy – you have been through so much and of course I'll be praying for more options.  In the meantime, hoping that the radiation relieves your pain and that you can regain some strength.

                                      As always, you continue to inspire all of us!

                                      Love,

                                      Mary

                                      • January 31, 2011 at 8:31 pm
                                      MaryD
                                      Participant

                                        Amy – you have been through so much and of course I'll be praying for more options.  In the meantime, hoping that the radiation relieves your pain and that you can regain some strength.

                                        As always, you continue to inspire all of us!

                                        Love,

                                        Mary

                                          • January 31, 2011 at 8:57 pm
                                          Vermont_Donna
                                          Participant

                                            Dear Amy,

                                              So sorry to hear that ipi didnt work. I hope that you start feeling better soon and are able to get that pain under better control. You are such a strong and brave woman!

                                            hugs,

                                            Vermont_Donna, stage 3a and currently doing ipi

                                            • January 31, 2011 at 8:57 pm
                                            Vermont_Donna
                                            Participant

                                              Dear Amy,

                                                So sorry to hear that ipi didnt work. I hope that you start feeling better soon and are able to get that pain under better control. You are such a strong and brave woman!

                                              hugs,

                                              Vermont_Donna, stage 3a and currently doing ipi

                                            • February 1, 2011 at 2:57 am
                                            LynnLuc
                                            Participant

                                              Are they doing whole body or a specific target area with radiation?  Are they giving you Temodar or something along with the radiation? They gave me Temodar during the second week of radiation with the thought being it made the melanoma more receptive to the radiation…it is what Mayo recommended at any rate…I don't hear of many Melanoma patients doing radiation and I actually think I benefited from it…I had it in my mediasteinem area…so I didn't get whole body.

                                              Have you looked into Anti-PD-1 trials yet?

                                              • February 1, 2011 at 2:57 am
                                              LynnLuc
                                              Participant

                                                Are they doing whole body or a specific target area with radiation?  Are they giving you Temodar or something along with the radiation? They gave me Temodar during the second week of radiation with the thought being it made the melanoma more receptive to the radiation…it is what Mayo recommended at any rate…I don't hear of many Melanoma patients doing radiation and I actually think I benefited from it…I had it in my mediasteinem area…so I didn't get whole body.

                                                Have you looked into Anti-PD-1 trials yet?

                                                • February 1, 2011 at 3:15 am
                                                Alli
                                                Participant

                                                  Amy,

                                                   

                                                  I don't know if you would remember me….Alli from Magnolia who was diagnosed with Vulvar in 2007.  I spoke to you briefly then & told me the best thing I can do it stay away from the board since my prognosis was so good.  This is the first time I have checked in on here in almost a year and I am in total shock!!  I am so sorry to read your update. I will pray your pain is controlled. If you ever need anything I am literally right around the corner.  Please email me anytime.

                                                  Alli Lee

                                                  [email protected]

                                                  • February 1, 2011 at 3:15 am
                                                  Alli
                                                  Participant

                                                    Amy,

                                                     

                                                    I don't know if you would remember me….Alli from Magnolia who was diagnosed with Vulvar in 2007.  I spoke to you briefly then & told me the best thing I can do it stay away from the board since my prognosis was so good.  This is the first time I have checked in on here in almost a year and I am in total shock!!  I am so sorry to read your update. I will pray your pain is controlled. If you ever need anything I am literally right around the corner.  Please email me anytime.

                                                    Alli Lee

                                                    [email protected]

                                                    • February 1, 2011 at 4:31 am
                                                    Nancy
                                                    Participant

                                                      My dear Amy,  Please know that I love you … as so many others here do the same…

                                                      Sincerely,

                                                      Nancy/Maryland

                                                       

                                                      • February 1, 2011 at 4:31 am
                                                      Nancy
                                                      Participant

                                                        My dear Amy,  Please know that I love you … as so many others here do the same…

                                                        Sincerely,

                                                        Nancy/Maryland

                                                         

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