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    • September 29, 2013 at 12:36 pm
    cindersma2
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      hi, i just got back node results clear…yay no more surgeries right now.  because my spot was over 2 they want me to be put on interferon for a year or dr.slingluffs clinical trials(shots). i was wondering if i could get some real opinions on pros and cons of both.

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        • September 29, 2013 at 4:23 pm
        BrianP
        Participant

          Cinders,

          It would probably help if you would let us know some of your pathology results and a decription of the vaccine trail Dr. Slingluff is running.  That would help some of our smarter folks comment.  Even without knowing those things right now I personally would be leaning toward a vaccine trial.  My opinion may be biased because I did do interferon for a year and later progressed. 

          I will also say that UVA and Dr. Slingluff are outstanding researchers and caregivers.

          Brian

          • September 29, 2013 at 4:23 pm
          BrianP
          Participant

            Cinders,

            It would probably help if you would let us know some of your pathology results and a decription of the vaccine trail Dr. Slingluff is running.  That would help some of our smarter folks comment.  Even without knowing those things right now I personally would be leaning toward a vaccine trial.  My opinion may be biased because I did do interferon for a year and later progressed. 

            I will also say that UVA and Dr. Slingluff are outstanding researchers and caregivers.

            Brian

            • September 29, 2013 at 4:23 pm
            BrianP
            Participant

              Cinders,

              It would probably help if you would let us know some of your pathology results and a decription of the vaccine trail Dr. Slingluff is running.  That would help some of our smarter folks comment.  Even without knowing those things right now I personally would be leaning toward a vaccine trial.  My opinion may be biased because I did do interferon for a year and later progressed. 

              I will also say that UVA and Dr. Slingluff are outstanding researchers and caregivers.

              Brian

              • September 29, 2013 at 9:00 pm
              kpcollins31
              Participant

                You have choices – personally, I would not pursue interferon as the minimal benefits do not warrant the severe side effects (in my opinion). I think there are better options out there depending on your stage. I am stage 3 and am choosing watch and wait for now. There seem to be several better treatments recently that may be worth considering.

                Kevin

                • September 29, 2013 at 9:00 pm
                kpcollins31
                Participant

                  You have choices – personally, I would not pursue interferon as the minimal benefits do not warrant the severe side effects (in my opinion). I think there are better options out there depending on your stage. I am stage 3 and am choosing watch and wait for now. There seem to be several better treatments recently that may be worth considering.

                  Kevin

                  • September 29, 2013 at 9:00 pm
                  kpcollins31
                  Participant

                    You have choices – personally, I would not pursue interferon as the minimal benefits do not warrant the severe side effects (in my opinion). I think there are better options out there depending on your stage. I am stage 3 and am choosing watch and wait for now. There seem to be several better treatments recently that may be worth considering.

                    Kevin

                    • October 1, 2013 at 12:43 am
                    blden2186
                    Participant
                      I chose the Month long interferon tx and am now on the shots for 11 months. The first shot I had site effects but none after that, except for some fatigue. I am working full time. This is just my experience, I wanted to do whatever I could. I am diagnosed 3C. Go with your heart and gut with what is best for you.
                      • October 1, 2013 at 12:43 am
                      blden2186
                      Participant
                        I chose the Month long interferon tx and am now on the shots for 11 months. The first shot I had site effects but none after that, except for some fatigue. I am working full time. This is just my experience, I wanted to do whatever I could. I am diagnosed 3C. Go with your heart and gut with what is best for you.
                        • October 1, 2013 at 12:43 am
                        blden2186
                        Participant
                          I chose the Month long interferon tx and am now on the shots for 11 months. The first shot I had site effects but none after that, except for some fatigue. I am working full time. This is just my experience, I wanted to do whatever I could. I am diagnosed 3C. Go with your heart and gut with what is best for you.
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