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confirmed, tumors shrinking by doctor. Anti-pd1 trial

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    • March 19, 2013 at 9:25 am
    Amanda
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      As we knew from sight, randys tumors that can be measured under the skin, have all decreased in size…about 7 total, including a 12cm tumor in his chest wall.  The tumor along his jaw bone is 'significantly' smaller, and the smaller one that was below it is very tiny, and can barely feel it.  Dr. Ribas is very pleased, and we're hoping the same is happening in his lungs and other mets.  We'll know how that's going after one more infusion, then scans…blood work is all fine, going good!!!

      As we knew from sight, randys tumors that can be measured under the skin, have all decreased in size…about 7 total, including a 12cm tumor in his chest wall.  The tumor along his jaw bone is 'significantly' smaller, and the smaller one that was below it is very tiny, and can barely feel it.  Dr. Ribas is very pleased, and we're hoping the same is happening in his lungs and other mets.  We'll know how that's going after one more infusion, then scans…blood work is all fine, going good!!!  I feel so blessed right now, and pray for continue shrinkage.

      _Amanda

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        • March 19, 2013 at 12:03 pm
        Hstevens0072
        Participant
          Thank you for the update. Every success gives all of us hope.
          I’m very happy for you both.
          Holly
          • March 19, 2013 at 12:03 pm
          Hstevens0072
          Participant
            Thank you for the update. Every success gives all of us hope.
            I’m very happy for you both.
            Holly
            • March 19, 2013 at 12:03 pm
            Hstevens0072
            Participant
              Thank you for the update. Every success gives all of us hope.
              I’m very happy for you both.
              Holly
              • March 19, 2013 at 5:38 pm
              Erinmay22
              Participant

                So great to hear!  I only had 1 spot when starting PD1.  Will find out April 12th if it's shrinking.   I'd like to think it is because I don't have the stomach pain I was having before… but who knows?  I have 4th infusion on Monday!  

                Erin

                • March 19, 2013 at 5:38 pm
                Erinmay22
                Participant

                  So great to hear!  I only had 1 spot when starting PD1.  Will find out April 12th if it's shrinking.   I'd like to think it is because I don't have the stomach pain I was having before… but who knows?  I have 4th infusion on Monday!  

                  Erin

                  • March 19, 2013 at 5:38 pm
                  Erinmay22
                  Participant

                    So great to hear!  I only had 1 spot when starting PD1.  Will find out April 12th if it's shrinking.   I'd like to think it is because I don't have the stomach pain I was having before… but who knows?  I have 4th infusion on Monday!  

                    Erin

                    • March 20, 2013 at 1:57 am
                    BrianP
                    Participant

                      Fantastic.  Prayers for continued great results.

                      • March 20, 2013 at 1:57 am
                      BrianP
                      Participant

                        Fantastic.  Prayers for continued great results.

                        • March 20, 2013 at 1:57 am
                        BrianP
                        Participant

                          Fantastic.  Prayers for continued great results.

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