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Failed Bio-Chemo Need Advise on PD-1 Antibody Combo

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    • November 8, 2010 at 4:25 pm
    Rocklove
    Participant

       

      I did the 6 rounds of Bio-Chemo things were shrinking well, then went on the maintenance part, did 2 rounds of maintenance then scans showed developed new tumors in the liver. There are multiple new lesions laterally in the liver in segment 8 there are new lesions in segment 5 and 6 as well. Existing tumors were stable or shrinking a little.

      Dr. Weber advised I go on the PD-1 Antibody Combo Trial. There will not be any openings until 4 weeks pass, so I am getting worried about waiting so long before I can jump into treatment.

       

      I did the 6 rounds of Bio-Chemo things were shrinking well, then went on the maintenance part, did 2 rounds of maintenance then scans showed developed new tumors in the liver. There are multiple new lesions laterally in the liver in segment 8 there are new lesions in segment 5 and 6 as well. Existing tumors were stable or shrinking a little.

      Dr. Weber advised I go on the PD-1 Antibody Combo Trial. There will not be any openings until 4 weeks pass, so I am getting worried about waiting so long before I can jump into treatment.

      My HLA Type is HLA2 Positive so Dr. Weber said I have good options. Asked if I could go on IPI first so I could get started on something quicker, he said I would not qualify on the PD-1 trial if IPI was first, but could do IPI  if the PD-1 trial did not work.

      Moffit sent slides and bloodwork to see what I am compatible with as far as BRAF & Mek inhibitor trials I won't get results for about 3 weeks.

      A friend found the MRI Guided Laser Ablation trial and I sent the contact a msg to see if I would qualify http://www.mayoclinic.org/news2010-jax/6006.html

      Looking for any comments or advice that I should consider while I wait.

      Thanks,

      Rocky (Stage IV Liver Mets)

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        • November 8, 2010 at 6:55 pm
        molly
        Participant

          Rocky,

          I don't have any words of advice but just wanted to wish you well as you begin your new trial! 

          molly

          • November 8, 2010 at 6:55 pm
          molly
          Participant

            Rocky,

            I don't have any words of advice but just wanted to wish you well as you begin your new trial! 

            molly

              • November 8, 2010 at 7:03 pm
              Rocklove
              Participant

                Thanks so much for your kind thoughts.

                Rocky

                • November 8, 2010 at 7:03 pm
                Rocklove
                Participant

                  Thanks so much for your kind thoughts.

                  Rocky

                • November 8, 2010 at 8:16 pm
                makedoandmend
                Participant

                  just wanted to drop you a line and say my thoughts are with you.  I learn a lot of from following your posts and wish you the best with the next level of treatment.

                  pat on long island

                    • November 10, 2010 at 11:47 pm
                    Rocklove
                    Participant

                      Thanks so much Pat. I pray that we will be following each others post for many more years to come.

                      Rocky

                      • November 10, 2010 at 11:47 pm
                      Rocklove
                      Participant

                        Thanks so much Pat. I pray that we will be following each others post for many more years to come.

                        Rocky

                      • November 8, 2010 at 8:16 pm
                      makedoandmend
                      Participant

                        just wanted to drop you a line and say my thoughts are with you.  I learn a lot of from following your posts and wish you the best with the next level of treatment.

                        pat on long island

                        • November 9, 2010 at 6:43 am
                        James from Sydney
                        Participant

                          Hi Rocky 

                          its frustrating waiting for things to start. I read Delcath presented their Liver Perfusion method at ASCO this year with promising results. It isolates the liver from your body so the rest of you does not get a punch. This might slow/stop progression until you start something else.

                          Look up Delcath.com

                           

                          best wishes

                          James

                            • November 10, 2010 at 11:49 pm
                            Rocklove
                            Participant

                              Thanks James, I will bring this up to the doctor. I think they do the Delcath system @ Moffit.. but not sure.

                              Rocky

                              • November 10, 2010 at 11:49 pm
                              Rocklove
                              Participant

                                Thanks James, I will bring this up to the doctor. I think they do the Delcath system @ Moffit.. but not sure.

                                Rocky

                              • November 9, 2010 at 6:43 am
                              James from Sydney
                              Participant

                                Hi Rocky 

                                its frustrating waiting for things to start. I read Delcath presented their Liver Perfusion method at ASCO this year with promising results. It isolates the liver from your body so the rest of you does not get a punch. This might slow/stop progression until you start something else.

                                Look up Delcath.com

                                 

                                best wishes

                                James

                                • November 9, 2010 at 7:56 pm
                                Amy Busby
                                Participant

                                  I hope whatever you end up doing will work for you.  Lord knows you've earned some serious break time from the Beast.

                                  Hang in there Rocky!  You're a tough fighter. 

                                  Love,

                                  Amy

                                    • November 10, 2010 at 11:54 pm
                                    Rocklove
                                    Participant

                                      Love You Too Amy… Your posting… and that is a wonderful thing.

                                      Rocky

                                      • November 10, 2010 at 11:54 pm
                                      Rocklove
                                      Participant

                                        Love You Too Amy… Your posting… and that is a wonderful thing.

                                        Rocky

                                      • November 9, 2010 at 7:56 pm
                                      Amy Busby
                                      Participant

                                        I hope whatever you end up doing will work for you.  Lord knows you've earned some serious break time from the Beast.

                                        Hang in there Rocky!  You're a tough fighter. 

                                        Love,

                                        Amy

                                        • November 10, 2010 at 3:45 am
                                        JuleFL
                                        Participant

                                          Wishing you the best, Rocky.

                                          Jule

                                          • November 10, 2010 at 3:45 am
                                          JuleFL
                                          Participant

                                            Wishing you the best, Rocky.

                                            Jule

                                              • November 10, 2010 at 11:36 am
                                              Vermont_Donna
                                              Participant

                                                Hi Rocky,

                                                I read with angst your news……I too learn a lot from your posts plus I admire your steady pace of searching, researching, and keeping optimistic in spite of certain drugs not working. I am keeping my fingers crossed that things will get sorted out very soon, I known none of us like waiting! I am sending positive thoughts and wishes for your melanoma to respond to a treatment soon!

                                                Hugs,

                                                Vermont_Donna

                                                • November 10, 2010 at 11:59 pm
                                                Rocklove
                                                Participant

                                                  Thanks Donna,

                                                  I appreciate the kind thoughts and wishes. We are going to keep moving forward as far as I can go. And keep fighting.

                                                  Rocky

                                                  • November 10, 2010 at 11:59 pm
                                                  Rocklove
                                                  Participant

                                                    Thanks Donna,

                                                    I appreciate the kind thoughts and wishes. We are going to keep moving forward as far as I can go. And keep fighting.

                                                    Rocky

                                                    • November 10, 2010 at 11:36 am
                                                    Vermont_Donna
                                                    Participant

                                                      Hi Rocky,

                                                      I read with angst your news……I too learn a lot from your posts plus I admire your steady pace of searching, researching, and keeping optimistic in spite of certain drugs not working. I am keeping my fingers crossed that things will get sorted out very soon, I known none of us like waiting! I am sending positive thoughts and wishes for your melanoma to respond to a treatment soon!

                                                      Hugs,

                                                      Vermont_Donna

                                                      • November 10, 2010 at 11:56 pm
                                                      Rocklove
                                                      Participant

                                                        Thanks Jule I appreciate the kind words.

                                                        Rocky

                                                        • November 10, 2010 at 11:56 pm
                                                        Rocklove
                                                        Participant

                                                          Thanks Jule I appreciate the kind words.

                                                          Rocky

                                                        • November 10, 2010 at 3:06 pm
                                                        stillhopeful
                                                        Participant

                                                          I'm on the ipi trial, but wish I had done the Anti PD1 trial first.  I've heard very good things about Anti PD 1, and there are fewer side effects than ipi.  

                                                          I cannot comment on how waiting 4 weeks will affect you, but I know I had to wait 28 days after chemo before I could begin the ipi trial.  It is possible that you will need to wait to start any trial.  

                                                          It is good to know if you are BRAF positive, but I think the probability of a durable response is much higher with antiPD1 than BRAF.  

                                                          I hope that things turn out well for you.

                                                            • November 11, 2010 at 12:07 am
                                                            Rocklove
                                                            Participant

                                                              Thanks stillhopeful,

                                                              I hope your ipi trial does well. I appreciate the advice and will keep it close to my thinking cap when conversations and options begin with the Dr….

                                                              Rocky

                                                              • November 11, 2010 at 12:07 am
                                                              Rocklove
                                                              Participant

                                                                Thanks stillhopeful,

                                                                I hope your ipi trial does well. I appreciate the advice and will keep it close to my thinking cap when conversations and options begin with the Dr….

                                                                Rocky

                                                              • November 10, 2010 at 3:06 pm
                                                              stillhopeful
                                                              Participant

                                                                I'm on the ipi trial, but wish I had done the Anti PD1 trial first.  I've heard very good things about Anti PD 1, and there are fewer side effects than ipi.  

                                                                I cannot comment on how waiting 4 weeks will affect you, but I know I had to wait 28 days after chemo before I could begin the ipi trial.  It is possible that you will need to wait to start any trial.  

                                                                It is good to know if you are BRAF positive, but I think the probability of a durable response is much higher with antiPD1 than BRAF.  

                                                                I hope that things turn out well for you.

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