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Roll call Anti-Pd1 trial participants

Forums General Melanoma Community Roll call Anti-Pd1 trial participants

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    rbruce
    Participant

      Please list which trial you're on, date started, and where and next scans, plus any wise effect or results info you want to share.  Lots of us are on this and some of the 12 week scans are showing great results.  

      Robert B. started March 15, UCSF, scans June 5. Just had 3rd infusion, some bone and muscle ache and slight rash.  Not a problem.

      Please list which trial you're on, date started, and where and next scans, plus any wise effect or results info you want to share.  Lots of us are on this and some of the 12 week scans are showing great results.  

      Robert B. started March 15, UCSF, scans June 5. Just had 3rd infusion, some bone and muscle ache and slight rash.  Not a problem.

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        LynnLuc
        Participant

          you know me! started in fall 2010 MDX 1106- scans mid March show all clear….booster phase now- ( every 3 months I get my anti pd 1) NED 2 years and nearly 1 month! The trial is a walk in the park considering all the other stuff we've done.

          LynnLuc
          Participant

            you know me! started in fall 2010 MDX 1106- scans mid March show all clear….booster phase now- ( every 3 months I get my anti pd 1) NED 2 years and nearly 1 month! The trial is a walk in the park considering all the other stuff we've done.

            LynnLuc
            Participant

              you know me! started in fall 2010 MDX 1106- scans mid March show all clear….booster phase now- ( every 3 months I get my anti pd 1) NED 2 years and nearly 1 month! The trial is a walk in the park considering all the other stuff we've done.

              LynnLuc
              Participant

                you know me! started in fall 2010 MDX 1106- scans mid March show all clear….booster phase now- ( every 3 months I get my anti pd 1) NED 2 years and nearly 1 month! The trial is a walk in the park considering all the other stuff we've done.

                LynnLuc
                Participant

                  you know me! started in fall 2010 MDX 1106- scans mid March show all clear….booster phase now- ( every 3 months I get my anti pd 1) NED 2 years and nearly 1 month! The trial is a walk in the park considering all the other stuff we've done.

                  LynnLuc
                  Participant

                    you know me! started in fall 2010 MDX 1106- scans mid March show all clear….booster phase now- ( every 3 months I get my anti pd 1) NED 2 years and nearly 1 month! The trial is a walk in the park considering all the other stuff we've done.

                    WendyR3
                    Participant

                      REALLY hope to be able to respond to your roll-call later this week!  Keep your fingers crossed for us.

                      Wendy

                      WendyR3
                      Participant

                        REALLY hope to be able to respond to your roll-call later this week!  Keep your fingers crossed for us.

                        Wendy

                        WendyR3
                        Participant

                          REALLY hope to be able to respond to your roll-call later this week!  Keep your fingers crossed for us.

                          Wendy

                          audgator
                          Participant

                            MDX 1106, no vacines  @ Moffitt. I've had 3 infusions with no side effects except itching at the injection site. I think that's from the tape. Anyone else haqve an opinion or similar problem? Scans are scheduled for May 31st.   Dan

                            audgator
                            Participant

                              MDX 1106, no vacines  @ Moffitt. I've had 3 infusions with no side effects except itching at the injection site. I think that's from the tape. Anyone else haqve an opinion or similar problem? Scans are scheduled for May 31st.   Dan

                              audgator
                              Participant

                                MDX 1106, no vacines  @ Moffitt. I've had 3 infusions with no side effects except itching at the injection site. I think that's from the tape. Anyone else haqve an opinion or similar problem? Scans are scheduled for May 31st.   Dan

                                melmar
                                Participant
                                  Margo – on Merck 3475. Just had 12 week scan. Considered a partial responder with reduction in existing tumors of approximately 50%. More importantly no new spots in brain, lungs or elsewhere. Have experienced some very minor side effects hardly worth mentioning — gastrointestinal issues, a slight rash early on, and — more recently — muscle aches. Next scan is in July. Feeling optimistic!
                                  melmar
                                  Participant
                                    Margo – on Merck 3475. Just had 12 week scan. Considered a partial responder with reduction in existing tumors of approximately 50%. More importantly no new spots in brain, lungs or elsewhere. Have experienced some very minor side effects hardly worth mentioning — gastrointestinal issues, a slight rash early on, and — more recently — muscle aches. Next scan is in July. Feeling optimistic!
                                    melmar
                                    Participant
                                      Margo – on Merck 3475. Just had 12 week scan. Considered a partial responder with reduction in existing tumors of approximately 50%. More importantly no new spots in brain, lungs or elsewhere. Have experienced some very minor side effects hardly worth mentioning — gastrointestinal issues, a slight rash early on, and — more recently — muscle aches. Next scan is in July. Feeling optimistic!
                                      Bubbles
                                      Participant

                                        Started MDX1106 and vaccines at Moffitt, Tampa, FL…12/29/10. Vaccines and antiPD1 every 2 weeks for 6 months, now antiPD1 only every 3 months for a total of 24 months.  Scans every 3 months throughout. Was Stage IV resected at start.  Still NED. Next scans and treatment in June. c

                                        Bubbles
                                        Participant

                                          Started MDX1106 and vaccines at Moffitt, Tampa, FL…12/29/10. Vaccines and antiPD1 every 2 weeks for 6 months, now antiPD1 only every 3 months for a total of 24 months.  Scans every 3 months throughout. Was Stage IV resected at start.  Still NED. Next scans and treatment in June. c

                                          Bubbles
                                          Participant

                                            Started MDX1106 and vaccines at Moffitt, Tampa, FL…12/29/10. Vaccines and antiPD1 every 2 weeks for 6 months, now antiPD1 only every 3 months for a total of 24 months.  Scans every 3 months throughout. Was Stage IV resected at start.  Still NED. Next scans and treatment in June. c

                                            keesvp
                                            Participant

                                              Mariëtte, my wife. At UCSF, like you. First infusion 4/11. No clear side effects until now. Suddenly seems to have some kind of pollen allergy though.

                                              Kees

                                              keesvp
                                              Participant

                                                Mariëtte, my wife. At UCSF, like you. First infusion 4/11. No clear side effects until now. Suddenly seems to have some kind of pollen allergy though.

                                                Kees

                                                keesvp
                                                Participant

                                                  Mariëtte, my wife. At UCSF, like you. First infusion 4/11. No clear side effects until now. Suddenly seems to have some kind of pollen allergy though.

                                                  Kees

                                                  WendyR3
                                                  Participant

                                                    Yay!  We can join the list!  My husband Jimmy started the Merck PD-1 trial at UCSF yesterday, April 23.  Went well.

                                                    Wendy

                                                    WendyR3
                                                    Participant

                                                      Yay!  We can join the list!  My husband Jimmy started the Merck PD-1 trial at UCSF yesterday, April 23.  Went well.

                                                      Wendy

                                                      WendyR3
                                                      Participant

                                                        Yay!  We can join the list!  My husband Jimmy started the Merck PD-1 trial at UCSF yesterday, April 23.  Went well.

                                                        Wendy

                                                        TracyR
                                                        Participant
                                                          My first 8 week scan showed 20% tumor reduction. I’m on CT-011 and go for another scan in 3 weeks.
                                                            Anonymous1
                                                            Participant

                                                              Hi Tracy,

                                                              I was on the CT-011 trial and had no response. I also understood the entire trial was suspended for evaluation, and that there was almost no evidence of anyone getting a positive response (at least 50 people were enrolled, perhaps more). As far as I know, you are the only possible responder. I am very interested to know more about your situation if you can tell me, either in an answer here, or in a personal email if you prefer. Apparently you were on Ipi in 2010, and NED after until this one node came back. I gather you are receiving treatment at Nashville (Dr. Sossman?), and wonder if you have heard of anyone else getting a response to this drug there. It is quite important to know whatever we can learn. If yours is a real and continuing response, it means this drug may be useful against melanoma. If there is some question about it at all, we may be able to argue we can get on other anti-PD1 trials down the line.

                                                              Best,

                                                              Jonathan

                                                              killmel
                                                              Participant

                                                                Hi Jonathan,

                                                                 

                                                                That is very interesting about CT-011.

                                                                How many people at your site location were on your trial & got no response??? Has you doctor confirmed to you that no one is getting a response with melanoma??

                                                                It sounds like Tracy is still getting the drug. How is that possible if the trial was suspended??

                                                                David

                                                                killmel
                                                                Participant

                                                                  Hi Jonathan,

                                                                   

                                                                  That is very interesting about CT-011.

                                                                  How many people at your site location were on your trial & got no response??? Has you doctor confirmed to you that no one is getting a response with melanoma??

                                                                  It sounds like Tracy is still getting the drug. How is that possible if the trial was suspended??

                                                                  David

                                                                  killmel
                                                                  Participant

                                                                    Hi Jonathan,

                                                                     

                                                                    That is very interesting about CT-011.

                                                                    How many people at your site location were on your trial & got no response??? Has you doctor confirmed to you that no one is getting a response with melanoma??

                                                                    It sounds like Tracy is still getting the drug. How is that possible if the trial was suspended??

                                                                    David

                                                                    Anonymous1
                                                                    Participant

                                                                      Hi Tracy,

                                                                      I was on the CT-011 trial and had no response. I also understood the entire trial was suspended for evaluation, and that there was almost no evidence of anyone getting a positive response (at least 50 people were enrolled, perhaps more). As far as I know, you are the only possible responder. I am very interested to know more about your situation if you can tell me, either in an answer here, or in a personal email if you prefer. Apparently you were on Ipi in 2010, and NED after until this one node came back. I gather you are receiving treatment at Nashville (Dr. Sossman?), and wonder if you have heard of anyone else getting a response to this drug there. It is quite important to know whatever we can learn. If yours is a real and continuing response, it means this drug may be useful against melanoma. If there is some question about it at all, we may be able to argue we can get on other anti-PD1 trials down the line.

                                                                      Best,

                                                                      Jonathan

                                                                      Anonymous1
                                                                      Participant

                                                                        Hi Tracy,

                                                                        I was on the CT-011 trial and had no response. I also understood the entire trial was suspended for evaluation, and that there was almost no evidence of anyone getting a positive response (at least 50 people were enrolled, perhaps more). As far as I know, you are the only possible responder. I am very interested to know more about your situation if you can tell me, either in an answer here, or in a personal email if you prefer. Apparently you were on Ipi in 2010, and NED after until this one node came back. I gather you are receiving treatment at Nashville (Dr. Sossman?), and wonder if you have heard of anyone else getting a response to this drug there. It is quite important to know whatever we can learn. If yours is a real and continuing response, it means this drug may be useful against melanoma. If there is some question about it at all, we may be able to argue we can get on other anti-PD1 trials down the line.

                                                                        Best,

                                                                        Jonathan

                                                                        TracyR
                                                                        Participant

                                                                          Hi there Jonathan,

                                                                          You got most of my history correct, except early in 2011 we discovered a soft tissue tumor in my pelvis which is inoperable.

                                                                          After Ipi I did the B-RAF inhibitor and it worked wonders on my tumor! I had a lot of difficulty with side effects then I had tumor progression.

                                                                          I believe I was one of the last people to enter the Anti-PD1 trial at Nashville and then the study closed (stopped accruing patients).

                                                                          I think my minimal (not even partial) response was quite a surprise to me and my medical team!  We were not really expecting it. The location of my tumor is such that I can feel it when it's bigger and smaller so I really already knew the scan would confirm that it had reduced in size.

                                                                          I'm not sure how the other 13 or so are doing.

                                                                          All I know is there sometimes is no clear explanation of why a drug works and why it doesn't. My friend in AZ is one of the only responders to Sorafanib.  She's maintained stable tumors for 5 years!

                                                                          Prayer works and keeping a positive attitude and knowing that God is the driver on this highway helps a great deal!!! 

                                                                           

                                                                          May God bless and keep you!

                                                                          Tracy

                                                                          Anonymous1
                                                                          Participant

                                                                            Thanks so much, Tracy, for your reply and good wishes – they mean a lot, as you know.

                                                                            How many infusions of CT-011 did you get, or are you still getting them? When I went on, they said it would go every 2 weeks for up to a year (I quit after 10 weeks, or 5 infusions). From what I understand (a lot of it probably internet chatter), you may be the only person in the USA who has gotten a positive response.

                                                                            With all best wishes,

                                                                            Jonathan

                                                                            Anonymous1
                                                                            Participant

                                                                              Thanks so much, Tracy, for your reply and good wishes – they mean a lot, as you know.

                                                                              How many infusions of CT-011 did you get, or are you still getting them? When I went on, they said it would go every 2 weeks for up to a year (I quit after 10 weeks, or 5 infusions). From what I understand (a lot of it probably internet chatter), you may be the only person in the USA who has gotten a positive response.

                                                                              With all best wishes,

                                                                              Jonathan

                                                                              Anonymous1
                                                                              Participant

                                                                                Thanks so much, Tracy, for your reply and good wishes – they mean a lot, as you know.

                                                                                How many infusions of CT-011 did you get, or are you still getting them? When I went on, they said it would go every 2 weeks for up to a year (I quit after 10 weeks, or 5 infusions). From what I understand (a lot of it probably internet chatter), you may be the only person in the USA who has gotten a positive response.

                                                                                With all best wishes,

                                                                                Jonathan

                                                                                TracyR
                                                                                Participant

                                                                                  Hi there Jonathan,

                                                                                  You got most of my history correct, except early in 2011 we discovered a soft tissue tumor in my pelvis which is inoperable.

                                                                                  After Ipi I did the B-RAF inhibitor and it worked wonders on my tumor! I had a lot of difficulty with side effects then I had tumor progression.

                                                                                  I believe I was one of the last people to enter the Anti-PD1 trial at Nashville and then the study closed (stopped accruing patients).

                                                                                  I think my minimal (not even partial) response was quite a surprise to me and my medical team!  We were not really expecting it. The location of my tumor is such that I can feel it when it's bigger and smaller so I really already knew the scan would confirm that it had reduced in size.

                                                                                  I'm not sure how the other 13 or so are doing.

                                                                                  All I know is there sometimes is no clear explanation of why a drug works and why it doesn't. My friend in AZ is one of the only responders to Sorafanib.  She's maintained stable tumors for 5 years!

                                                                                  Prayer works and keeping a positive attitude and knowing that God is the driver on this highway helps a great deal!!! 

                                                                                   

                                                                                  May God bless and keep you!

                                                                                  Tracy

                                                                                  TracyR
                                                                                  Participant

                                                                                    Hi there Jonathan,

                                                                                    You got most of my history correct, except early in 2011 we discovered a soft tissue tumor in my pelvis which is inoperable.

                                                                                    After Ipi I did the B-RAF inhibitor and it worked wonders on my tumor! I had a lot of difficulty with side effects then I had tumor progression.

                                                                                    I believe I was one of the last people to enter the Anti-PD1 trial at Nashville and then the study closed (stopped accruing patients).

                                                                                    I think my minimal (not even partial) response was quite a surprise to me and my medical team!  We were not really expecting it. The location of my tumor is such that I can feel it when it's bigger and smaller so I really already knew the scan would confirm that it had reduced in size.

                                                                                    I'm not sure how the other 13 or so are doing.

                                                                                    All I know is there sometimes is no clear explanation of why a drug works and why it doesn't. My friend in AZ is one of the only responders to Sorafanib.  She's maintained stable tumors for 5 years!

                                                                                    Prayer works and keeping a positive attitude and knowing that God is the driver on this highway helps a great deal!!! 

                                                                                     

                                                                                    May God bless and keep you!

                                                                                    Tracy

                                                                                  TracyR
                                                                                  Participant
                                                                                    My first 8 week scan showed 20% tumor reduction. I’m on CT-011 and go for another scan in 3 weeks.
                                                                                    TracyR
                                                                                    Participant
                                                                                      My first 8 week scan showed 20% tumor reduction. I’m on CT-011 and go for another scan in 3 weeks.
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