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First PD1 SCANS!

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    • October 22, 2013 at 2:33 am
    Tina D
    Participant

    Had my first scans since starting in the PD1 trial. Great report! Lots of shrinking going on in there. I dont know the percentages yet, since the Dr and radiologist reviewed them today just a couple hours after I had them done.

    Also, I am having many changes in my pigmentation. I had vitiligo on my face previously ( it started after interferon a few years ago), and it has increased. I now have vitiligo on hands and arms and numerous halos on my back. I also now have some eyelashes that have turned white! My Dr said this all fits with the good response I am having, and shows the positive immune response.

    So, it was a long day, but a good one. I am so very thankful.

    Tired, but happy,

    Tina

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      • October 22, 2013 at 3:09 am
      SABKLYN
      Participant

      Excellent! Wishing you continued good luck and progress!

      • October 22, 2013 at 3:09 am
      SABKLYN
      Participant

      Excellent! Wishing you continued good luck and progress!

      • October 22, 2013 at 3:09 am
      SABKLYN
      Participant

      Excellent! Wishing you continued good luck and progress!

      • October 22, 2013 at 3:20 am
      JoshF
      Participant

      I am so thankful too Tina and happy for you!!! Definitely a great day and praying for many more to come for you!!!!!

       

      Josh

      • October 22, 2013 at 3:20 am
      JoshF
      Participant

      I am so thankful too Tina and happy for you!!! Definitely a great day and praying for many more to come for you!!!!!

       

      Josh

      • October 22, 2013 at 3:20 am
      JoshF
      Participant

      I am so thankful too Tina and happy for you!!! Definitely a great day and praying for many more to come for you!!!!!

       

      Josh

      • October 22, 2013 at 5:19 am
      JerryfromFauq
      Participant

      Dear Gal, isn't it much better to be tired aand happy. than otherwise?  Love  it. Whoopee!  Haven't had PD-1, but told my Onc he was trying to make a white man out  of me with the vitilago from the aIL-2 and Gleevec!   Waiting to heaar the next results.  Keep o n the aRoll!

       

      • October 22, 2013 at 5:19 am
      JerryfromFauq
      Participant

      Dear Gal, isn't it much better to be tired aand happy. than otherwise?  Love  it. Whoopee!  Haven't had PD-1, but told my Onc he was trying to make a white man out  of me with the vitilago from the aIL-2 and Gleevec!   Waiting to heaar the next results.  Keep o n the aRoll!

       

      • October 22, 2013 at 5:19 am
      JerryfromFauq
      Participant

      Dear Gal, isn't it much better to be tired aand happy. than otherwise?  Love  it. Whoopee!  Haven't had PD-1, but told my Onc he was trying to make a white man out  of me with the vitilago from the aIL-2 and Gleevec!   Waiting to heaar the next results.  Keep o n the aRoll!

       

      • October 22, 2013 at 6:41 am
      Aussielyn
      Participant

      I am soooooo thrilled for you Tina! You are a true fighter ! Sending you positive thoughts , & continued strength & courage to keep in good health;

      Best wishes all the way from Australia!

      Lyn

      • October 22, 2013 at 6:41 am
      Aussielyn
      Participant

      I am soooooo thrilled for you Tina! You are a true fighter ! Sending you positive thoughts , & continued strength & courage to keep in good health;

      Best wishes all the way from Australia!

      Lyn

      • October 22, 2013 at 6:41 am
      Aussielyn
      Participant

      I am soooooo thrilled for you Tina! You are a true fighter ! Sending you positive thoughts , & continued strength & courage to keep in good health;

      Best wishes all the way from Australia!

      Lyn

      • October 22, 2013 at 1:02 pm
      BrianP
      Participant

      Fantastic Tina!  So happy for you and your family.  Keep up the good fight.  Prayers coming your way for continued good reports.

      Brian

      • October 22, 2013 at 1:02 pm
      BrianP
      Participant

      Fantastic Tina!  So happy for you and your family.  Keep up the good fight.  Prayers coming your way for continued good reports.

      Brian

      • October 22, 2013 at 1:02 pm
      BrianP
      Participant

      Fantastic Tina!  So happy for you and your family.  Keep up the good fight.  Prayers coming your way for continued good reports.

      Brian

      • October 22, 2013 at 5:53 pm
      aldakota22
      Participant

      After reading your post Tina I am feeling absolutely super for you.Love that fighting attitude & PMA  you exhibit.Praying that this treatment regiment is the one that will Beat the Beast once and for all.In my prayers . Al

      • October 22, 2013 at 5:53 pm
      aldakota22
      Participant

      After reading your post Tina I am feeling absolutely super for you.Love that fighting attitude & PMA  you exhibit.Praying that this treatment regiment is the one that will Beat the Beast once and for all.In my prayers . Al

      • October 22, 2013 at 5:53 pm
      aldakota22
      Participant

      After reading your post Tina I am feeling absolutely super for you.Love that fighting attitude & PMA  you exhibit.Praying that this treatment regiment is the one that will Beat the Beast once and for all.In my prayers . Al

      • October 22, 2013 at 5:54 pm
      dovemed
      Guest

      Dear tina

      Excellent news. Get some rest. 

      Good luck and god bless

      krish

      • October 22, 2013 at 5:54 pm
      dovemed
      Guest

      Dear tina

      Excellent news. Get some rest. 

      Good luck and god bless

      krish

      • October 22, 2013 at 5:54 pm
      dovemed
      Guest

      Dear tina

      Excellent news. Get some rest. 

      Good luck and god bless

      krish

      • October 23, 2013 at 9:53 am
      Lisa – Aust
      Participant

      Amazing news! So happy for you and hoping for similar results for us in 11 weeks or so!

      All the best, keep us posted 

      x

      • October 23, 2013 at 9:53 am
      Lisa – Aust
      Participant

      Amazing news! So happy for you and hoping for similar results for us in 11 weeks or so!

      All the best, keep us posted 

      x

      • October 23, 2013 at 9:53 am
      Lisa – Aust
      Participant

      Amazing news! So happy for you and hoping for similar results for us in 11 weeks or so!

      All the best, keep us posted 

      x

      • October 24, 2013 at 3:28 am
      tasjacques
      Participant

      Woo Hoo!!! that is great news, I am so happy to hear that is working for you 🙂 Indeed vitiligo is a 'good' side effect also according to our doc. Jacques has it as well.

      (((Hughs)))

      Elenise

        • October 24, 2013 at 12:01 pm
        Tina D
        Participant

        Thanks, everyone 🙂    . I will try to post the percentages and more details when I get them. As always, my heart continues to weigh heavy for those in the midst of this battle & when I share good news I do it in hopes of encouraging others. I know it always is encouraging for me when I read of someone who is getting good reports. It is good to have a community like this where we can support, encourage and comfort each other. Thank you for being that for me!

        Tina

        • October 24, 2013 at 12:01 pm
        Tina D
        Participant

        Thanks, everyone 🙂    . I will try to post the percentages and more details when I get them. As always, my heart continues to weigh heavy for those in the midst of this battle & when I share good news I do it in hopes of encouraging others. I know it always is encouraging for me when I read of someone who is getting good reports. It is good to have a community like this where we can support, encourage and comfort each other. Thank you for being that for me!

        Tina

        • October 24, 2013 at 6:35 pm
        NYKaren
        Participant

        Tina, I'm really thrilled for you!

        Karen

        • October 24, 2013 at 6:35 pm
        NYKaren
        Participant

        Tina, I'm really thrilled for you!

        Karen

        • October 24, 2013 at 6:35 pm
        NYKaren
        Participant

        Tina, I'm really thrilled for you!

        Karen

        • October 24, 2013 at 12:01 pm
        Tina D
        Participant

        Thanks, everyone 🙂    . I will try to post the percentages and more details when I get them. As always, my heart continues to weigh heavy for those in the midst of this battle & when I share good news I do it in hopes of encouraging others. I know it always is encouraging for me when I read of someone who is getting good reports. It is good to have a community like this where we can support, encourage and comfort each other. Thank you for being that for me!

        Tina

      • October 24, 2013 at 3:28 am
      tasjacques
      Participant

      Woo Hoo!!! that is great news, I am so happy to hear that is working for you 🙂 Indeed vitiligo is a 'good' side effect also according to our doc. Jacques has it as well.

      (((Hughs)))

      Elenise

      • October 24, 2013 at 3:28 am
      tasjacques
      Participant

      Woo Hoo!!! that is great news, I am so happy to hear that is working for you 🙂 Indeed vitiligo is a 'good' side effect also according to our doc. Jacques has it as well.

      (((Hughs)))

      Elenise

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