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    • June 27, 2011 at 7:43 pm
    jimjoeb
    Participant

      Hurray and thanks to God!

      Now on to the oncologist to see what are the options and recommendations for me as a IIIa.

      Hurray and thanks to God!

      Now on to the oncologist to see what are the options and recommendations for me as a IIIa.

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        • June 27, 2011 at 11:18 pm
        awg
        Participant

          Great News!!

          I am in the same boat and I am looking at interferon ,high dose for 30 days followed by 3 weekly injections for 11 months vs peg-interferon , single weekly injection. It seems options are limited for Stage 3. I know that others have chosen to watch and wait based on the side effects associated with interferon and the somewhat low success rate it offers, I believe it is between 3-10%

          It has been a tough decision for me but I think I want to do everything I can to swing a few percentage point in my favor.

          I see my Hemo-onc on 7-1.

          Best Wishes.

          Allen

          • June 27, 2011 at 11:18 pm
          awg
          Participant

            Great News!!

            I am in the same boat and I am looking at interferon ,high dose for 30 days followed by 3 weekly injections for 11 months vs peg-interferon , single weekly injection. It seems options are limited for Stage 3. I know that others have chosen to watch and wait based on the side effects associated with interferon and the somewhat low success rate it offers, I believe it is between 3-10%

            It has been a tough decision for me but I think I want to do everything I can to swing a few percentage point in my favor.

            I see my Hemo-onc on 7-1.

            Best Wishes.

            Allen

            • June 28, 2011 at 1:16 am
            Carol Taylor
            Participant

              Hallelujah and prayers for a wise decision that works for you!

              Lord, in Your mercy, open doors. Thank You. Amen.

              Grace and peace,

              Carol

              • June 28, 2011 at 1:16 am
              Carol Taylor
              Participant

                Hallelujah and prayers for a wise decision that works for you!

                Lord, in Your mercy, open doors. Thank You. Amen.

                Grace and peace,

                Carol

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