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    • January 13, 2011 at 6:22 pm
    himynameiskevin
    Participant

      …the doctor said with a smile.

      …the doctor said with a smile.

      Just sat and talked  to my doctor and she said, as a whole, the scans show my tumors have shrunk about 10%. Some more than others. The scans show no new tumors and my brain is still clear. So this is great. She, along with a few other have told me it's usually the second month that shows the most progress or lack there of, of the treatment. And to see this progress, in the first month, I'm assuming, and hoping might be a good thing. I've also been told that there is a chance, this could be a result of the chemotherapy part of the treatment and not necessarily from the t-cells. Next month will tell a lot more. But regardless of what's working, this stuff, that was spreading rapidly, has currently stopped, and somewhat shrunk for the time being. So I'm a happy guy either way. 🙂 🙂 🙂

      And that's it for now. I've got to head out and catch my shuttle to the airport. Hopefully my flights are still a go and I can catch up on some sleep in a warm bed at home tonight.

      Thanks for the ongoing support and well wishes.
      Talk to you all soon.
      -Kevin
       

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        • January 13, 2011 at 6:30 pm
        Sherron
        Participant

          Hi Kevin,  It is so good to hear from some wonderful news here.  And hope the next month brings even better news for you.

          Take Care,

          Sherron, wife to Jim FOREVER

          • January 13, 2011 at 6:30 pm
          Sherron
          Participant

            Hi Kevin,  It is so good to hear from some wonderful news here.  And hope the next month brings even better news for you.

            Take Care,

            Sherron, wife to Jim FOREVER

            • January 13, 2011 at 7:13 pm
            Jerry from Cape Cod
            Participant

              Kevin,

              Wonderful news. 

              Jerry from Cape Cod

              • January 13, 2011 at 7:13 pm
              Jerry from Cape Cod
              Participant

                Kevin,

                Wonderful news. 

                Jerry from Cape Cod

                • January 13, 2011 at 7:39 pm
                Phil S
                Participant

                  Kevin    So happy to hear your news, I have followed your story with such hope that adoptive cell transfer is the magic treatment for you.  My husband is entering his ninth month of interferon, but also reads nightly on this Bulletin all the stories and treatments other melanoma patients are doing.  You are in our prayers!  Best Wishes to you and your wife, I am sure that she is super relieved!   Valerie (Phil's wife)

                  • January 13, 2011 at 7:39 pm
                  Phil S
                  Participant

                    Kevin    So happy to hear your news, I have followed your story with such hope that adoptive cell transfer is the magic treatment for you.  My husband is entering his ninth month of interferon, but also reads nightly on this Bulletin all the stories and treatments other melanoma patients are doing.  You are in our prayers!  Best Wishes to you and your wife, I am sure that she is super relieved!   Valerie (Phil's wife)

                    • January 13, 2011 at 7:55 pm
                    lhaley
                    Participant

                      YES!!!!  Love to hear good news like that!  The fact that you have stopped the growth is so important. Can't wait to hear about further shrinkage in the following months.

                      Have a safe trip home,

                      Linda

                      • January 13, 2011 at 7:55 pm
                      lhaley
                      Participant

                        YES!!!!  Love to hear good news like that!  The fact that you have stopped the growth is so important. Can't wait to hear about further shrinkage in the following months.

                        Have a safe trip home,

                        Linda

                        • January 13, 2011 at 8:14 pm
                        molly
                        Participant

                          Kevin….I am so happy for your good news, WONDERFUL! Hope you can get your flight and be home soon.

                          molly

                          • January 13, 2011 at 8:14 pm
                          molly
                          Participant

                            Kevin….I am so happy for your good news, WONDERFUL! Hope you can get your flight and be home soon.

                            molly

                            • January 13, 2011 at 8:49 pm
                            joy_
                            Participant

                              So happy for you!

                              • January 13, 2011 at 8:49 pm
                              joy_
                              Participant

                                So happy for you!

                                • January 13, 2011 at 9:23 pm
                                triciad
                                Participant

                                  Kevin,

                                  I am so happy to hear the news.  You are in my prayers for a complete response.  Keep up the positive outlook and get some rest!

                                  Tricia

                                  • January 13, 2011 at 9:23 pm
                                  triciad
                                  Participant

                                    Kevin,

                                    I am so happy to hear the news.  You are in my prayers for a complete response.  Keep up the positive outlook and get some rest!

                                    Tricia

                                    • January 13, 2011 at 10:26 pm
                                    James from Sydney
                                    Participant

                                      Kevin what great news, i hope you get to 50% on the next scans.

                                      best wishes

                                      James

                                      • January 13, 2011 at 10:26 pm
                                      James from Sydney
                                      Participant

                                        Kevin what great news, i hope you get to 50% on the next scans.

                                        best wishes

                                        James

                                          • January 13, 2011 at 10:47 pm
                                          Laurie from maine
                                          Participant

                                            YEAH!  soo happy for you.  Enjoy your happy news and your warm bed 🙂

                                            laurie from maine

                                            • January 13, 2011 at 10:47 pm
                                            Laurie from maine
                                            Participant

                                              YEAH!  soo happy for you.  Enjoy your happy news and your warm bed 🙂

                                              laurie from maine

                                            • January 13, 2011 at 11:39 pm
                                            jag
                                            Participant
                                              Kevin, you just made my day.
                                              • January 13, 2011 at 11:39 pm
                                              jag
                                              Participant
                                                Kevin, you just made my day.
                                                • January 13, 2011 at 11:47 pm
                                                Jim in Denver
                                                Participant

                                                  Hey Kevin,

                                                  Great news – thanks for posting.  Your positive attitude never ceases to amaze me and I am really pumped to hear that you are getting results!  Enjoy a well deserved respite and time with your wife. 

                                                  Best,

                                                  Jim

                                                  • January 13, 2011 at 11:47 pm
                                                  Jim in Denver
                                                  Participant

                                                    Hey Kevin,

                                                    Great news – thanks for posting.  Your positive attitude never ceases to amaze me and I am really pumped to hear that you are getting results!  Enjoy a well deserved respite and time with your wife. 

                                                    Best,

                                                    Jim

                                                    • January 14, 2011 at 1:22 am
                                                    Rocco
                                                    Participant

                                                      Really wonderful news Kevin!  I hope that next month's results are even better!  Such great news – thanks for making my day!

                                                      Rocco – Stage IV

                                                      • January 14, 2011 at 1:22 am
                                                      Rocco
                                                      Participant

                                                        Really wonderful news Kevin!  I hope that next month's results are even better!  Such great news – thanks for making my day!

                                                        Rocco – Stage IV

                                                        • January 14, 2011 at 1:33 am
                                                        Fen
                                                        Participant

                                                          yipppeeee!!! Thanks for posting, Kevin, good news is always welcome.

                                                          • January 14, 2011 at 1:33 am
                                                          Fen
                                                          Participant

                                                            yipppeeee!!! Thanks for posting, Kevin, good news is always welcome.

                                                            • January 14, 2011 at 2:24 am
                                                            King
                                                            Participant

                                                              Kevin,

                                                              I see this as very good news!  I hope you made it home to a nice, warm bed.  Rest up and celebrate.  I pray the very good news continues.

                                                               

                                                              Stay Strong

                                                              King

                                                              Stage IV  7/05 Liver mets

                                                              • January 14, 2011 at 2:24 am
                                                              King
                                                              Participant

                                                                Kevin,

                                                                I see this as very good news!  I hope you made it home to a nice, warm bed.  Rest up and celebrate.  I pray the very good news continues.

                                                                 

                                                                Stay Strong

                                                                King

                                                                Stage IV  7/05 Liver mets

                                                                • January 14, 2011 at 2:24 am
                                                                BethA in VA
                                                                Participant

                                                                  So happy to hear your news.  Have a safe trip home.  Beth 3/B

                                                                  • January 14, 2011 at 2:24 am
                                                                  BethA in VA
                                                                  Participant

                                                                    So happy to hear your news.  Have a safe trip home.  Beth 3/B

                                                                    • January 14, 2011 at 3:44 am
                                                                    2atlascedars
                                                                    Participant
                                                                      Congrats!! That is such a promising start. I am so glad you were able to get to your appointment so you could get this fantastic news.

                                                                      I loved the original “triple smile”…it is certainly justified right now.

                                                                      BTW…be sure to keep some earplugs with you when traveiing. I travel a lot and have found PA systems and cleaning crews can cause an airport to be very noisy throughout the night. They can help you get the sleep needed to keep your immune system up and running.

                                                                      Best regards,
                                                                      Mark from California

                                                                      • January 14, 2011 at 3:44 am
                                                                      2atlascedars
                                                                      Participant
                                                                        Congrats!! That is such a promising start. I am so glad you were able to get to your appointment so you could get this fantastic news.

                                                                        I loved the original “triple smile”…it is certainly justified right now.

                                                                        BTW…be sure to keep some earplugs with you when traveiing. I travel a lot and have found PA systems and cleaning crews can cause an airport to be very noisy throughout the night. They can help you get the sleep needed to keep your immune system up and running.

                                                                        Best regards,
                                                                        Mark from California

                                                                          • January 14, 2011 at 10:58 pm
                                                                          Vermont_Donna
                                                                          Participant

                                                                            Hi Kevin,

                                                                              That is GREAT news!! Enjoy being home!!

                                                                            Vermont_Donna,

                                                                            stage 3a, currently doing an ipi trial

                                                                            • January 14, 2011 at 10:58 pm
                                                                            Vermont_Donna
                                                                            Participant

                                                                              Hi Kevin,

                                                                                That is GREAT news!! Enjoy being home!!

                                                                              Vermont_Donna,

                                                                              stage 3a, currently doing an ipi trial

                                                                            • January 15, 2011 at 2:39 am
                                                                            Rebecca and Bob
                                                                            Participant

                                                                              Kevin,

                                                                               

                                                                              Sounds like good news and we would have seen you in the waiting room if my husband didn't have to change his dates for his appointments. It's great to hear your having a response, we always hear good things about that treatment. We also know if my husband needs it that would be our next stop. I think your in great hands, they move very quickly there and watch you so closely.

                                                                              Good luck, thinking of you and sending a prayer your way!

                                                                              Rebecca

                                                                              • January 15, 2011 at 2:39 am
                                                                              Rebecca and Bob
                                                                              Participant

                                                                                Kevin,

                                                                                 

                                                                                Sounds like good news and we would have seen you in the waiting room if my husband didn't have to change his dates for his appointments. It's great to hear your having a response, we always hear good things about that treatment. We also know if my husband needs it that would be our next stop. I think your in great hands, they move very quickly there and watch you so closely.

                                                                                Good luck, thinking of you and sending a prayer your way!

                                                                                Rebecca

                                                                                • January 16, 2011 at 12:42 am
                                                                                JakeinNY
                                                                                Participant

                                                                                  Keep it up Kevin!!!

                                                                                  • January 16, 2011 at 12:42 am
                                                                                  JakeinNY
                                                                                  Participant

                                                                                    Keep it up Kevin!!!

                                                                                    • January 16, 2011 at 3:11 am
                                                                                    tricialeigh44
                                                                                    Participant

                                                                                      Kevin, that is awesome news! I was waiting for your email, so I thought I would check on here. SOOOOO happy for you and Brenda! LOVE good news.

                                                                                      Congrats!!

                                                                                      Tricia

                                                                                      • January 16, 2011 at 3:11 am
                                                                                      tricialeigh44
                                                                                      Participant

                                                                                        Kevin, that is awesome news! I was waiting for your email, so I thought I would check on here. SOOOOO happy for you and Brenda! LOVE good news.

                                                                                        Congrats!!

                                                                                        Tricia

                                                                                        • January 19, 2011 at 2:15 am
                                                                                        Wife of Carl
                                                                                        Participant

                                                                                          Kevin,

                                                                                          Congrats!!  This is very encouraging and great news!  Lets hope that the next scans are even better!

                                                                                          Pat

                                                                                          • January 19, 2011 at 2:15 am
                                                                                          Wife of Carl
                                                                                          Participant

                                                                                            Kevin,

                                                                                            Congrats!!  This is very encouraging and great news!  Lets hope that the next scans are even better!

                                                                                            Pat

                                                                                            • January 19, 2011 at 12:36 pm
                                                                                            Sharyn
                                                                                            Participant

                                                                                              Go, T-cells go!!! What an encouraging report!  I'm delighted for you!

                                                                                              Hugs

                                                                                              Sharyn, Stage IV (ipi)

                                                                                              • January 19, 2011 at 12:36 pm
                                                                                              Sharyn
                                                                                              Participant

                                                                                                Go, T-cells go!!! What an encouraging report!  I'm delighted for you!

                                                                                                Hugs

                                                                                                Sharyn, Stage IV (ipi)

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