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- July 22, 2011 at 2:50 am
Hi everyone,
Just a quick update on hubby, cause my life is really crazy!!! Haven't been on here for a couple months. After Dirk was taken off of IPI (yervoy) in May, he started on the E-7080 trial. It's been two and a half cycles, yesterday, our UCLA oncologist pulled him from this trial, too many new tumors growing. This brings our time at UCLA to an end
Hi everyone,
Just a quick update on hubby, cause my life is really crazy!!! Haven't been on here for a couple months. After Dirk was taken off of IPI (yervoy) in May, he started on the E-7080 trial. It's been two and a half cycles, yesterday, our UCLA oncologist pulled him from this trial, too many new tumors growing. This brings our time at UCLA to an end
Dirk has an appointment with Dr Papadopoulas at MD Anderson in Houston on August 9th. He believes that this move will give him the best choice of treatment options. I am driving the family, leaving on Tuesday, July 26th. So long, Southern California, hello Texas…Dirk says he'll be saying "ya'all" in no time!
Working hard to ensure that the move goes smoothly, and all of "my stuff, his crap" gets there safe and in one piece. After this, I need a vacation!! Still trying to arrange transport for our other auto to TX and find us a permanent place to live there. Luckily, MD Anderson staff have been very helpful in finding us short term lodging until we can find our way around.
I will have to change my sign in name, no more "Jan in OC". lol
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- July 22, 2011 at 3:24 am
Jan and Dirk,
Best of luck to you on the move and creating a new home. Most of all hoping you find the treatment that works.That takes some guts.
Admiring you from Las VegasJulie
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- July 22, 2011 at 3:37 am
LOL No guts here…just pure insanity, playing the cards we are dealt (a little vegas humor!). And if houston doesn't work out, we are free to move anywhere we need. Thanks to the bank that our tax dollars bailed out, we no longer own a house…just a truckload of memories! We are considering this a new adventure. When on trips, we just get off the highway and drive the little country roads, getting "lost". We have had some great adventures and met wonderful people, so will continue our journey.
Jan in OC
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- July 22, 2011 at 3:37 am
LOL No guts here…just pure insanity, playing the cards we are dealt (a little vegas humor!). And if houston doesn't work out, we are free to move anywhere we need. Thanks to the bank that our tax dollars bailed out, we no longer own a house…just a truckload of memories! We are considering this a new adventure. When on trips, we just get off the highway and drive the little country roads, getting "lost". We have had some great adventures and met wonderful people, so will continue our journey.
Jan in OC
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- July 22, 2011 at 10:54 am
Jan and Dirk,
My thoughts and prayers are with you for a successful move to Houston. I used to go there a lot on business, and the people are wonderful. Start listening to country music and practicing your two-step! Best of luck to you both on your new adventure and treatment!!!
Tricia
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- July 22, 2011 at 1:20 pm
Dear Jan and Dirk,
Well melanoma warriors never cease to amaze me, I have read of others up and moving to a treatment center area that has the treatment they want/need. I am sorry that it has come to you not having your house aymore but you sound so flexible and are rolling with what your reality has to be. I know you have a full plate with your caring for your handicapped daughter and fighting melanoma, moving, tracking down treatments, etc. I admire you both so much, and of course hoping that MD Anderson is the magic bullet for Dirk. Glad to hear how helpful staff have been with helping you with lodging, etc. There is that list of resources that can help with other things as well….not sure how you access it here but search the threads for cancer resources.
Good luck, and happy safe traveling to Texas!
Vermont_Donna, stage 3a, NED
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- July 22, 2011 at 1:20 pm
Dear Jan and Dirk,
Well melanoma warriors never cease to amaze me, I have read of others up and moving to a treatment center area that has the treatment they want/need. I am sorry that it has come to you not having your house aymore but you sound so flexible and are rolling with what your reality has to be. I know you have a full plate with your caring for your handicapped daughter and fighting melanoma, moving, tracking down treatments, etc. I admire you both so much, and of course hoping that MD Anderson is the magic bullet for Dirk. Glad to hear how helpful staff have been with helping you with lodging, etc. There is that list of resources that can help with other things as well….not sure how you access it here but search the threads for cancer resources.
Good luck, and happy safe traveling to Texas!
Vermont_Donna, stage 3a, NED
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- July 22, 2011 at 10:54 am
Jan and Dirk,
My thoughts and prayers are with you for a successful move to Houston. I used to go there a lot on business, and the people are wonderful. Start listening to country music and practicing your two-step! Best of luck to you both on your new adventure and treatment!!!
Tricia
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- July 23, 2011 at 2:10 am
Welcome to H-town. And welcome to MDA. It's the only cancer center I've ever known, and I have only positive stories to share. Might just see you up on the 9th floor sometime.
One tip: check out Shadow Creek Ranch off highway 288. It's a huge development and there are a ton of foreclosures… and it's only about 15 minute south of MDA. You might luck into a sweet lease, as it's hard to sell with all those vacant homes. I'm not a realtor, but the area is in my community college's district.
Good luck and feel free to contact me with any questions.
Drew Nelson
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- July 23, 2011 at 2:10 am
Welcome to H-town. And welcome to MDA. It's the only cancer center I've ever known, and I have only positive stories to share. Might just see you up on the 9th floor sometime.
One tip: check out Shadow Creek Ranch off highway 288. It's a huge development and there are a ton of foreclosures… and it's only about 15 minute south of MDA. You might luck into a sweet lease, as it's hard to sell with all those vacant homes. I'm not a realtor, but the area is in my community college's district.
Good luck and feel free to contact me with any questions.
Drew Nelson
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- July 23, 2011 at 4:36 pm
Hi all. I am another MDA patient. I see Dr. Lucci(surg) and Dr. P Hwu(onc). Stage IIIa, currently NED. I have scans on Aug. 8 and see Dr. Hwu on the 9th. I live NW of Houston near Cypress. Let me know if I can help in any way. I will make one point–be prepared for the heat and humidity! I have lived in the area my entire life and sometimes it gets to me. At least we have A/C everywhere.
Phyllis
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- October 7, 2011 at 10:07 am
Hi all and welcome to houston Jan & Dirk!I live near Shadow Creek Ranch. It’s a very nice area w/ lots of new shopping areas.
Phyllis,
I’m an MDA patient too. I was scheduled to see dr. Hwu on Oct 13th but my appt was pushed back to Oct 26th. Currently, I’m stage IIIa NED. My last surgery was sept 12th with dr. M.Ross. As you can imagine I’m anxious about my treatment options. How was/is your experience with Dr. Hwu?Brandi
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- October 7, 2011 at 10:07 am
Hi all and welcome to houston Jan & Dirk!I live near Shadow Creek Ranch. It’s a very nice area w/ lots of new shopping areas.
Phyllis,
I’m an MDA patient too. I was scheduled to see dr. Hwu on Oct 13th but my appt was pushed back to Oct 26th. Currently, I’m stage IIIa NED. My last surgery was sept 12th with dr. M.Ross. As you can imagine I’m anxious about my treatment options. How was/is your experience with Dr. Hwu?Brandi
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- October 7, 2011 at 10:07 am
Hi all and welcome to houston Jan & Dirk!I live near Shadow Creek Ranch. It’s a very nice area w/ lots of new shopping areas.
Phyllis,
I’m an MDA patient too. I was scheduled to see dr. Hwu on Oct 13th but my appt was pushed back to Oct 26th. Currently, I’m stage IIIa NED. My last surgery was sept 12th with dr. M.Ross. As you can imagine I’m anxious about my treatment options. How was/is your experience with Dr. Hwu?Brandi
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- July 23, 2011 at 4:36 pm
Hi all. I am another MDA patient. I see Dr. Lucci(surg) and Dr. P Hwu(onc). Stage IIIa, currently NED. I have scans on Aug. 8 and see Dr. Hwu on the 9th. I live NW of Houston near Cypress. Let me know if I can help in any way. I will make one point–be prepared for the heat and humidity! I have lived in the area my entire life and sometimes it gets to me. At least we have A/C everywhere.
Phyllis
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