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Finished Round 6 Bio-Chemo 70 to 80% tumor reduction

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    • August 5, 2010 at 12:01 am
    Rocklove
    Participant

      Had scan CT scan results today. There was a 70 to 80% reduction in overall tumor size from 1st Bio-Chemo round started in March 2010.

      Had scan CT scan results today. There was a 70 to 80% reduction in overall tumor size from 1st Bio-Chemo round started in March 2010.

      We finally crossed the main bridge and will start with maintenance protocal Friday August 13th.
      Maintenance will be for 2 days per month with IL-2 infusion and will go on for 6 months then switch to every other month for another 12 months. There will be self injections of GMC-SF and IL-2 in between hospital visits.
      The doctor said I should have no problem working while on the maintenence protocal.
       
      I feel so blessed and fortunate getting this far with the treatment.
      I appreciate all the prayers and positive thoughts from so many of you.
       
      Rocky (Stage IV Liver Mets)
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        • August 5, 2010 at 12:19 am
        JenM
        Participant

           Fantastic news!  70-80% reduction!  Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful! Keep up the good work.

          • August 5, 2010 at 12:32 am
          Everymoment
          Participant

            This is wonderful:-) You need to hug your body and thank it for working with you each and everyday:-) So glad to hear the good news. Hugs, Everymoment

              • August 5, 2010 at 12:35 am
              vickirs
              Participant

                so very happy for, hoping for same outcome. 

                • August 5, 2010 at 12:36 am
                MaryBZ
                Participant

                  Congratulations!!!  I hope are celebrating.  I'll keep the prayers coming your way.smiley

                • August 5, 2010 at 1:32 am
                jag
                Participant

                  Great news Rocklove!  May the maintenance biochemo get rid of the rest.

                  You are a champion.

                  • August 5, 2010 at 2:15 am
                  ValinMtl
                  Participant

                    Wow, this is wonderful news!  So happy that you will be starting maintenance now! Val

                    • August 5, 2010 at 4:24 am
                    MaryD
                    Participant

                      That is such fantastic news – what a milestone!  Congratulations and when you feel up to it , it's time for you to celebrate!

                      Wishing you continued success with the maintenance treatment . .

                       

                      Mary

                      • August 5, 2010 at 8:55 am
                      James from Sydney
                      Participant

                        All i can say is your tougher than Rocky Balboa!

                        best wishes

                        James

                          • August 5, 2010 at 1:10 pm
                          Sharon in Reno
                          Participant

                            Yahoo!!…doing the happy dance, this is great, keep it going!! Sending prayers for a complete response…Stay strong. love, Sharon in Reno, Stage IV

                          • August 5, 2010 at 5:14 pm
                          JuleFL
                          Participant

                            Wow!  So happy for you!  Best wishes on maintenance!

                            • August 5, 2010 at 6:13 pm
                            sharmon
                            Participant

                              Rocky,  You are our hero,  we love you and hope this time with the follow up passed by quickly and your a complete responder.  Brent and Sharon

                              • August 5, 2010 at 10:09 pm
                              King
                              Participant

                                Rocky,

                                I am so happy to hear about your news.  Also, it's great that you are sharing it with everyone!  You have been amazing tolerating the BioChemo and squeezing in some work time, too.  See you soon!

                                Stay Strong
                                King

                                Stage IV 7/05 Liver mets

                                  • August 5, 2010 at 11:10 pm
                                  Vermont_Donna
                                  Participant

                                    Great news Rocky!!!! I am so happy for this news for you!

                                    Vermont _Donna (Donna in VT)

                                  • August 6, 2010 at 9:36 pm
                                  EricNJill
                                  Participant

                                    That's so awesome, Rocky!  It's so nice to hear some good news about treatments!  Take Care.

                                      • August 7, 2010 at 12:15 am
                                      KellieSue
                                      Participant

                                        Thats so awesome, Rocky!

                                        Congrats on great news!

                                        Kellie(from Iowa)

                                      • September 13, 2010 at 10:30 pm
                                      Diana2
                                      Participant

                                        Hi Rocklove, Just wondering how things are going for you on the maintenance phase of biochemo? I'm hoping really well but please keep us posted. Also a belated congrats on completing 6 rounds & your great results! My husband just started round 1 on Sat & I have so much admiration for you now that I know a little more about what this treatment involves. Well, I wish you continued success & thanks so much for the inspiration! Take care, Diana 

                                          • September 14, 2010 at 1:51 am
                                          Rocklove
                                          Participant

                                            Diana I am doing well so far and just finished round 2 of the bio-chemo maintenance part. Once per month for the first 6 months I check into Moffit for 2 days for IL2 infusion. After that for the next 12 months I check in every other month. So I have a long way to go. I have been back to work  full time for the last 2 months. The maintenance is boring but like a walk in the park compared to the initial 6 bio-chemo rounds.

                                            I did get neurapathy in my feet and lower legs from the bio-chemo. The doc said it will take about a year. But I have heard of people having it for several years.

                                            If you ever have any questions feel free to email me [email protected].

                                            I certainly wish your husband all the best. Positive thoughts and prayers for all of you during this time in his life.

                                            Rocky

                                            • September 15, 2010 at 4:46 am
                                            Diana2
                                            Participant

                                              Great to hear you're doing so well, Rocky! Congrats on finishing round 2 of maintenance. Way to go. You're so amazing & inspirational to the rest of us! Biochemo is tough stuff & I'm sure even maintenance isn't a piece of cake. Well, thanks so much for your thoughts & prayers. They're greatly appreciated. I'll email you when I have a minute more than this minute! -Diana 

                                              • September 15, 2010 at 4:46 am
                                              Diana2
                                              Participant

                                                Great to hear you're doing so well, Rocky! Congrats on finishing round 2 of maintenance. Way to go. You're so amazing & inspirational to the rest of us! Biochemo is tough stuff & I'm sure even maintenance isn't a piece of cake. Well, thanks so much for your thoughts & prayers. They're greatly appreciated. I'll email you when I have a minute more than this minute! -Diana 

                                                • September 14, 2010 at 1:51 am
                                                Rocklove
                                                Participant

                                                  Diana I am doing well so far and just finished round 2 of the bio-chemo maintenance part. Once per month for the first 6 months I check into Moffit for 2 days for IL2 infusion. After that for the next 12 months I check in every other month. So I have a long way to go. I have been back to work  full time for the last 2 months. The maintenance is boring but like a walk in the park compared to the initial 6 bio-chemo rounds.

                                                  I did get neurapathy in my feet and lower legs from the bio-chemo. The doc said it will take about a year. But I have heard of people having it for several years.

                                                  If you ever have any questions feel free to email me [email protected].

                                                  I certainly wish your husband all the best. Positive thoughts and prayers for all of you during this time in his life.

                                                  Rocky

                                                • September 13, 2010 at 10:30 pm
                                                Diana2
                                                Participant

                                                  Hi Rocklove, Just wondering how things are going for you on the maintenance phase of biochemo? I'm hoping really well but please keep us posted. Also a belated congrats on completing 6 rounds & your great results! My husband just started round 1 on Sat & I have so much admiration for you now that I know a little more about what this treatment involves. Well, I wish you continued success & thanks so much for the inspiration! Take care, Diana 

                                                  • September 13, 2010 at 11:36 pm
                                                  Jim M.
                                                  Participant

                                                    That is wonderful news!!! Mel's not a happy camper in your body. Soon Mel will realize there is No Vacancy for him in your body at all. That's my hope and prayer for you.

                                                     

                                                     God Bless,

                                                    Jim M.

                                                    • September 13, 2010 at 11:36 pm
                                                    Jim M.
                                                    Participant

                                                      That is wonderful news!!! Mel's not a happy camper in your body. Soon Mel will realize there is No Vacancy for him in your body at all. That's my hope and prayer for you.

                                                       

                                                       God Bless,

                                                      Jim M.

                                                      • September 13, 2010 at 11:48 pm
                                                      makedoandmend
                                                      Participant

                                                        amazing. stoked for you!

                                                        • September 13, 2010 at 11:48 pm
                                                        makedoandmend
                                                        Participant

                                                          amazing. stoked for you!

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