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I Asked about Dr. O’Day Yesterday…

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    • July 13, 2011 at 12:33 am
    Harry in Fair Oaks
    Participant

      …at my appointment at the Angeles Clinic.  Everyone said the same thing:  He is definitely still with the clinic, and he is on "indefinite leave."  I was told to still consider him my physician of record. 

      The appointment marked the end of my 8 weeks on the GSK BRAF/MEK trial (I was randomized to the most amount of both drugs).  I am very happy with the results of the latest scans:  They can't find any trace of the sub-Qs, and all the bone mets appear to be smaller!

      …at my appointment at the Angeles Clinic.  Everyone said the same thing:  He is definitely still with the clinic, and he is on "indefinite leave."  I was told to still consider him my physician of record. 

      The appointment marked the end of my 8 weeks on the GSK BRAF/MEK trial (I was randomized to the most amount of both drugs).  I am very happy with the results of the latest scans:  They can't find any trace of the sub-Qs, and all the bone mets appear to be smaller!

      I'm also happy that the side effects have abated.  No more fevers or chills for the last 3 weeks.  Perhaps just some fatigue now and then.  My nurse told me that taking the BRAF and MEK together seems to lessen the effects of the dugs taken by themselves.

      Best wishes,

      Harry

       

       

       

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        • July 13, 2011 at 3:21 am
        jneubert02
        Participant

          Hi Harry,

           

          My father in law was just diagnosed with Stage 4 melanoma and we had chosen Dr. ODay at the Angeles clinic as our doctor- however I just saw your post and was unaware that he was on leave. Is there another doctor you see at the clinic instead of Dr. ODay? Do you feel comfortable with them or would you recommend we find another clinic?  Thanks in advance for your response- we are just at the beginning of trying to make a decision on a doctor and since Dr O Day was our first choice I am just a little concerned

           

          Thanks

           

          Julie

          • July 13, 2011 at 3:21 am
          jneubert02
          Participant

            Hi Harry,

             

            My father in law was just diagnosed with Stage 4 melanoma and we had chosen Dr. ODay at the Angeles clinic as our doctor- however I just saw your post and was unaware that he was on leave. Is there another doctor you see at the clinic instead of Dr. ODay? Do you feel comfortable with them or would you recommend we find another clinic?  Thanks in advance for your response- we are just at the beginning of trying to make a decision on a doctor and since Dr O Day was our first choice I am just a little concerned

             

            Thanks

             

            Julie

              • July 13, 2011 at 5:46 pm
              Harry in Fair Oaks
              Participant

                I was told that Dr. O'Day should be returning – but there was no return date they would share.  The last 3 times I was seen by Dr. Hamid, who has a cheerful disposition and seems to know his stuff.  I'm comfortable with things as they are since I am well into the trial. 

                But of course I did get to see Dr. O'Day a couple of times, and I made the decision to enter the trial in consultation with him.  The reason I went to the Angeles Clinic initially was to see Dr. O'Day – I first saw him over 11 years ago and was very impressed with him.

                There are also other Drs. there, but I can't tell you anything about them.  Good luck with whatever decisions you make.

                Best wishes,

                Harry

                 

                • July 13, 2011 at 5:46 pm
                Harry in Fair Oaks
                Participant

                  I was told that Dr. O'Day should be returning – but there was no return date they would share.  The last 3 times I was seen by Dr. Hamid, who has a cheerful disposition and seems to know his stuff.  I'm comfortable with things as they are since I am well into the trial. 

                  But of course I did get to see Dr. O'Day a couple of times, and I made the decision to enter the trial in consultation with him.  The reason I went to the Angeles Clinic initially was to see Dr. O'Day – I first saw him over 11 years ago and was very impressed with him.

                  There are also other Drs. there, but I can't tell you anything about them.  Good luck with whatever decisions you make.

                  Best wishes,

                  Harry

                   

                • July 13, 2011 at 8:34 am
                dawn dion
                Participant

                  Harry

                  I am so glad that things are going well –  I was just thinking about you.  How was your cruise?

                   

                  Hugs and Smiles

                  Dawn

                  • July 13, 2011 at 8:34 am
                  dawn dion
                  Participant

                    Harry

                    I am so glad that things are going well –  I was just thinking about you.  How was your cruise?

                     

                    Hugs and Smiles

                    Dawn

                      • July 13, 2011 at 5:51 pm
                      Harry in Fair Oaks
                      Participant

                        Hi Dawn,

                        The cruise was great!  No rain to interfere with shore activities – a rarity on Alaska cruises.  But there were lots of gnats!  Beautiful scenery.

                        Best wishes,

                        Harry

                        • July 13, 2011 at 5:51 pm
                        Harry in Fair Oaks
                        Participant

                          Hi Dawn,

                          The cruise was great!  No rain to interfere with shore activities – a rarity on Alaska cruises.  But there were lots of gnats!  Beautiful scenery.

                          Best wishes,

                          Harry

                        • July 13, 2011 at 4:35 pm
                        killmel
                        Participant

                          Hi Harry,

                           

                          Thanks for posting.

                           

                           

                          What side effects did you have on GSK braf/mek pills. Do you know how long you will have to take the pills.

                           

                          Hope you become NED quickly.

                          Mary

                          • July 13, 2011 at 4:35 pm
                          killmel
                          Participant

                            Hi Harry,

                             

                            Thanks for posting.

                             

                             

                            What side effects did you have on GSK braf/mek pills. Do you know how long you will have to take the pills.

                             

                            Hope you become NED quickly.

                            Mary

                              • July 13, 2011 at 5:58 pm
                              Harry in Fair Oaks
                              Participant

                                Thanks Mary!  I had fevers and chills at week 4, but these have since abated.  Nothing much else, perhaps some mild ongoing fatigue.

                                Best wishes,

                                Harry

                                • July 13, 2011 at 5:58 pm
                                Harry in Fair Oaks
                                Participant

                                  Thanks Mary!  I had fevers and chills at week 4, but these have since abated.  Nothing much else, perhaps some mild ongoing fatigue.

                                  Best wishes,

                                  Harry

                                  • July 13, 2011 at 6:00 pm
                                  Harry in Fair Oaks
                                  Participant

                                    Oops:   The trial is expected to last 2 years.  – Harry

                                    • July 13, 2011 at 6:00 pm
                                    Harry in Fair Oaks
                                    Participant

                                      Oops:   The trial is expected to last 2 years.  – Harry

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