Synopsis of hopeful melanoma trials by Dr. Weber
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Synopsis of hopeful melanoma trials by Dr. Weber

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    • March 13, 2016 at 4:42 am
    Bubbles
    Participant

    I thought this was a wonderful webinar that Weber presented covering data from recent trials with a view to what we can anticpate to improve melanoma treatment in the relatively near future.  I have written a synopsis on my blog with a link to the webinar itself.

    http://chaoticallypreciselifeloveandmelanoma.blogspot.com/2016/03/immunology-updatewebinar-for-melanoma.html

    While the webinar addresses both targeted and immunotherapy, as well as anticipated combo's….Weber's final remarks include:  "I think we…all agree that it is a very bright era for immunotherapy in melanoma…and for cancer in general."

    Thanks to all the ratties who have made it so.  Yours, celeste

     

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      • March 13, 2016 at 8:43 am
      melj
      Participant

      Celeste, thank you so much for sharing this and all your other blogs. They are invaluable and extremely helpful to those of us struggling to find comprehensible information on our disease and treatment options. Dr Weber's summary is very encouraging, my only concern is that as we move to triple and quadruple therapies, the costs of treatment become prohibitive. Please keep writing the blogs !

      Mel J

      • March 13, 2016 at 8:43 am
      melj
      Participant

      Celeste, thank you so much for sharing this and all your other blogs. They are invaluable and extremely helpful to those of us struggling to find comprehensible information on our disease and treatment options. Dr Weber's summary is very encouraging, my only concern is that as we move to triple and quadruple therapies, the costs of treatment become prohibitive. Please keep writing the blogs !

      Mel J

      • March 13, 2016 at 8:43 am
      melj
      Participant

      Celeste, thank you so much for sharing this and all your other blogs. They are invaluable and extremely helpful to those of us struggling to find comprehensible information on our disease and treatment options. Dr Weber's summary is very encouraging, my only concern is that as we move to triple and quadruple therapies, the costs of treatment become prohibitive. Please keep writing the blogs !

      Mel J

      • March 13, 2016 at 3:01 pm
      JoshF
      Participant

      I hope every cancer that has a forum like MPIP is blessed to have a Celeste! Interesting timing on this as I had my nivo infusion on Friday. This was also the week where I see my onc. Of course with my latest sub-q that I found, I peppered her with my typical 1000 questions. I don't understand it all but what she said fell in line with what Weber's synopsis said especially with going to 10-30% on complete response rates. She felt that over the next 10 years that this will increase even more as there is a lot in the pipeline. It all sounds very promising, it'd be nice if we could accelerate research so more of us can benefit.

      On a personal note, she changed my scan from April to May. Given my history, she feels that our best interest to wait as that would give me 5 months on Nivo and more time to see if there are any mets, give them an opportunity to grow so it would be measurable. I'm always finding the 3mm tiny sub-q mets and then we scan right away and nothing shows on scan. I have to have faith in process, try to live every day not in fear and pray this Nivo is what puts this crap to rest in my body.

      Thanks Celeste…appreciate all you do!!!

       

      Josh

      • March 13, 2016 at 3:01 pm
      JoshF
      Participant

      I hope every cancer that has a forum like MPIP is blessed to have a Celeste! Interesting timing on this as I had my nivo infusion on Friday. This was also the week where I see my onc. Of course with my latest sub-q that I found, I peppered her with my typical 1000 questions. I don't understand it all but what she said fell in line with what Weber's synopsis said especially with going to 10-30% on complete response rates. She felt that over the next 10 years that this will increase even more as there is a lot in the pipeline. It all sounds very promising, it'd be nice if we could accelerate research so more of us can benefit.

      On a personal note, she changed my scan from April to May. Given my history, she feels that our best interest to wait as that would give me 5 months on Nivo and more time to see if there are any mets, give them an opportunity to grow so it would be measurable. I'm always finding the 3mm tiny sub-q mets and then we scan right away and nothing shows on scan. I have to have faith in process, try to live every day not in fear and pray this Nivo is what puts this crap to rest in my body.

      Thanks Celeste…appreciate all you do!!!

       

      Josh

      • March 13, 2016 at 3:01 pm
      JoshF
      Participant

      I hope every cancer that has a forum like MPIP is blessed to have a Celeste! Interesting timing on this as I had my nivo infusion on Friday. This was also the week where I see my onc. Of course with my latest sub-q that I found, I peppered her with my typical 1000 questions. I don't understand it all but what she said fell in line with what Weber's synopsis said especially with going to 10-30% on complete response rates. She felt that over the next 10 years that this will increase even more as there is a lot in the pipeline. It all sounds very promising, it'd be nice if we could accelerate research so more of us can benefit.

      On a personal note, she changed my scan from April to May. Given my history, she feels that our best interest to wait as that would give me 5 months on Nivo and more time to see if there are any mets, give them an opportunity to grow so it would be measurable. I'm always finding the 3mm tiny sub-q mets and then we scan right away and nothing shows on scan. I have to have faith in process, try to live every day not in fear and pray this Nivo is what puts this crap to rest in my body.

      Thanks Celeste…appreciate all you do!!!

       

      Josh

      • March 13, 2016 at 6:43 pm
      ed williams
      Participant

      Celeste, take a look at @omidHamidMD on twitter at his jan 29 tweet. There is a link to 33 annual chemotherapy foundation symposium where Weber and Hamid talk about the state of Immunotherapy, several short video clips. I thought you might find fthem interesting! Oh, and by the way things are going along just fine, just finished my 57 treatment on checkmate 67. Starting to feel a bit like a pin cushion. All the best!!! Ed

      • March 13, 2016 at 6:43 pm
      ed williams
      Participant

      Celeste, take a look at @omidHamidMD on twitter at his jan 29 tweet. There is a link to 33 annual chemotherapy foundation symposium where Weber and Hamid talk about the state of Immunotherapy, several short video clips. I thought you might find fthem interesting! Oh, and by the way things are going along just fine, just finished my 57 treatment on checkmate 67. Starting to feel a bit like a pin cushion. All the best!!! Ed

        • March 13, 2016 at 7:54 pm
        jpg
        Participant

        Celeste,

         Where was this webinar online?  I googled it but couldn't find it.  I would love to hear Weber talk about these trials.  Can you list the URL?

        • March 13, 2016 at 7:54 pm
        jpg
        Participant

        Celeste,

         Where was this webinar online?  I googled it but couldn't find it.  I would love to hear Weber talk about these trials.  Can you list the URL?

        • March 13, 2016 at 10:08 pm
        Bubbles
        Participant

        There is a link directly to the webinar on my blog post. c

        • March 13, 2016 at 10:08 pm
        Bubbles
        Participant

        There is a link directly to the webinar on my blog post. c

        • March 13, 2016 at 10:28 pm
        Bubbles
        Participant

        Just click on the line that says, "Immuno-Oncology 2016 Update by Dr. Weber", in brown, just below the first paragraph that says "check out the link below"! c

        • March 13, 2016 at 10:28 pm
        Bubbles
        Participant

        Just click on the line that says, "Immuno-Oncology 2016 Update by Dr. Weber", in brown, just below the first paragraph that says "check out the link below"! c

        • March 13, 2016 at 10:28 pm
        Bubbles
        Participant

        Just click on the line that says, "Immuno-Oncology 2016 Update by Dr. Weber", in brown, just below the first paragraph that says "check out the link below"! c

        • March 13, 2016 at 10:08 pm
        Bubbles
        Participant

        There is a link directly to the webinar on my blog post. c

        • March 13, 2016 at 7:54 pm
        jpg
        Participant

        Celeste,

         Where was this webinar online?  I googled it but couldn't find it.  I would love to hear Weber talk about these trials.  Can you list the URL?

        • March 13, 2016 at 10:21 pm
        Bubbles
        Participant

        Thanks, Josh and Mel.  You are both sweet.  Glad you are doing well, Ed!  Thanks for the 'share'!  I'll check it out.  c

        • March 13, 2016 at 10:21 pm
        Bubbles
        Participant

        Thanks, Josh and Mel.  You are both sweet.  Glad you are doing well, Ed!  Thanks for the 'share'!  I'll check it out.  c

        • March 13, 2016 at 10:21 pm
        Bubbles
        Participant

        Thanks, Josh and Mel.  You are both sweet.  Glad you are doing well, Ed!  Thanks for the 'share'!  I'll check it out.  c

      • March 13, 2016 at 6:43 pm
      ed williams
      Participant

      Celeste, take a look at @omidHamidMD on twitter at his jan 29 tweet. There is a link to 33 annual chemotherapy foundation symposium where Weber and Hamid talk about the state of Immunotherapy, several short video clips. I thought you might find fthem interesting! Oh, and by the way things are going along just fine, just finished my 57 treatment on checkmate 67. Starting to feel a bit like a pin cushion. All the best!!! Ed

      • March 13, 2016 at 10:51 pm
      Mat
      Participant

      Great post, Celeste.  Reinforces that if you can just manage stability with the existing treatments, your home run might just be around the corner.

      • March 13, 2016 at 10:51 pm
      Mat
      Participant

      Great post, Celeste.  Reinforces that if you can just manage stability with the existing treatments, your home run might just be around the corner.

      • March 13, 2016 at 10:51 pm
      Mat
      Participant

      Great post, Celeste.  Reinforces that if you can just manage stability with the existing treatments, your home run might just be around the corner.

      • March 14, 2016 at 3:06 pm
      JuTMSY4
      Participant

      This is a fantastic breakdown.  Thanks for your work!

      -Justin

      • March 14, 2016 at 3:06 pm
      JuTMSY4
      Participant

      This is a fantastic breakdown.  Thanks for your work!

      -Justin

      • March 14, 2016 at 3:06 pm
      JuTMSY4
      Participant

      This is a fantastic breakdown.  Thanks for your work!

      -Justin

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