Tafinlar-Mekinist Combo and My 16 Week Results
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Tafinlar-Mekinist Combo and My 16 Week Results

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    • November 29, 2013 at 6:58 pm
    Mat
    Participant

    Hi Everyone,

    I'm grateful to report that I'm continuing to get great results from the GSK combo (my initial treatment since my Stage IV diagnosis in July).  I started in August 2013 with a heavy and aggressive tumor burden, particularly in my liver.  While I still have more than 15 tumors in my liver, they continue to reduce in size–approx. reduction of 70-75% since August (with remaining tumors under 4 x 4 cm).  (Prior to treatment my liver mets grew in size by 20% over 20 days).  Other tumors have either resolved (spleen, some small lung mets), remain stable (a few remaining small lung mets) or continue to shrink in size (small abdominal wall met).  I feel great.  Other than (valuable and educational) time spent reading this forum and related materials, I'm thankful that melanoma is presently occupying a relatively small part of my day-to-day life.  Of course, I haven't lost sight of the fact that this is a bridge treatment (at least for many patients) and, thanks to you, I continue to stay abreast of other treatment options.  Happy holidays.

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      • November 29, 2013 at 11:05 pm
      POW
      Participant

      Oh, Mat, that's wonderful! Congratulations! I can't believe it's been 4 months already. I love that you're able to say that melanoma is not consuming your days anymore.  Yes, it's there, but it's not the elephant in the room these days. Hooray!  Just keep doing what you're doing and hug your wife and kids a lot. 

      • November 29, 2013 at 11:05 pm
      POW
      Participant

      Oh, Mat, that's wonderful! Congratulations! I can't believe it's been 4 months already. I love that you're able to say that melanoma is not consuming your days anymore.  Yes, it's there, but it's not the elephant in the room these days. Hooray!  Just keep doing what you're doing and hug your wife and kids a lot. 

      • November 29, 2013 at 11:05 pm
      POW
      Participant

      Oh, Mat, that's wonderful! Congratulations! I can't believe it's been 4 months already. I love that you're able to say that melanoma is not consuming your days anymore.  Yes, it's there, but it's not the elephant in the room these days. Hooray!  Just keep doing what you're doing and hug your wife and kids a lot. 

      • November 30, 2013 at 2:34 am
      BrianP
      Participant

      Awesome news Mat.  Very happy for you.  This should definitely make for a great holiday season for you.  Enjoy!

      Brian

      • November 30, 2013 at 2:34 am
      BrianP
      Participant

      Awesome news Mat.  Very happy for you.  This should definitely make for a great holiday season for you.  Enjoy!

      Brian

      • November 30, 2013 at 2:34 am
      BrianP
      Participant

      Awesome news Mat.  Very happy for you.  This should definitely make for a great holiday season for you.  Enjoy!

      Brian

        • November 30, 2013 at 3:26 am
        Aussielyn
        Participant

        Great news Mat ! I know how awesome it is to know you are winning the fight! Keep on enjoying life to the max & especially those precious times with family. Take care & all the best ,

        Lyn 

        • November 30, 2013 at 3:26 am
        Aussielyn
        Participant

        Great news Mat ! I know how awesome it is to know you are winning the fight! Keep on enjoying life to the max & especially those precious times with family. Take care & all the best ,

        Lyn 

        • November 30, 2013 at 3:26 am
        Aussielyn
        Participant

        Great news Mat ! I know how awesome it is to know you are winning the fight! Keep on enjoying life to the max & especially those precious times with family. Take care & all the best ,

        Lyn 

      • December 2, 2013 at 7:39 am
      GAngel
      Participant

      Mat,

      I am so thrilled to hear the wonderful news! What a blessing! I am glad to hear that you are feeling great and not letting this disease rule your day-to-day life! My prayers will continue for you and your family and that you continue until you reach NED!! Stay positive and believe that this bridge will never end for you! My husband just learned that he is NED, so it looks like we all had so much to be thankful for this holiday!

      I look forward to hearing great news from you in the future! Take care and fight on! 

      God Bless you and yours!

      Gina

      • December 2, 2013 at 7:39 am
      GAngel
      Participant

      Mat,

      I am so thrilled to hear the wonderful news! What a blessing! I am glad to hear that you are feeling great and not letting this disease rule your day-to-day life! My prayers will continue for you and your family and that you continue until you reach NED!! Stay positive and believe that this bridge will never end for you! My husband just learned that he is NED, so it looks like we all had so much to be thankful for this holiday!

      I look forward to hearing great news from you in the future! Take care and fight on! 

      God Bless you and yours!

      Gina

      • December 2, 2013 at 7:39 am
      GAngel
      Participant

      Mat,

      I am so thrilled to hear the wonderful news! What a blessing! I am glad to hear that you are feeling great and not letting this disease rule your day-to-day life! My prayers will continue for you and your family and that you continue until you reach NED!! Stay positive and believe that this bridge will never end for you! My husband just learned that he is NED, so it looks like we all had so much to be thankful for this holiday!

      I look forward to hearing great news from you in the future! Take care and fight on! 

      God Bless you and yours!

      Gina

      • December 2, 2013 at 7:40 am
      GAngel
      Participant

      Mat,

      I am so thrilled to hear the wonderful news! What a blessing! I am glad to hear that you are feeling great and not letting this disease rule your day-to-day life! My prayers will continue for you and your family and that you continue until you reach NED!! Stay positive and believe that this bridge will never end for you! My husband just learned that he is NED, so it looks like we all had so much to be thankful for this holiday!

      I look forward to hearing great news from you in the future! Take care and fight on! 

      God Bless you and yours!

      Gina

      • December 2, 2013 at 7:40 am
      GAngel
      Participant

      Mat,

      I am so thrilled to hear the wonderful news! What a blessing! I am glad to hear that you are feeling great and not letting this disease rule your day-to-day life! My prayers will continue for you and your family and that you continue until you reach NED!! Stay positive and believe that this bridge will never end for you! My husband just learned that he is NED, so it looks like we all had so much to be thankful for this holiday!

      I look forward to hearing great news from you in the future! Take care and fight on! 

      God Bless you and yours!

      Gina

      • December 2, 2013 at 7:40 am
      GAngel
      Participant

      Mat,

      I am so thrilled to hear the wonderful news! What a blessing! I am glad to hear that you are feeling great and not letting this disease rule your day-to-day life! My prayers will continue for you and your family and that you continue until you reach NED!! Stay positive and believe that this bridge will never end for you! My husband just learned that he is NED, so it looks like we all had so much to be thankful for this holiday!

      I look forward to hearing great news from you in the future! Take care and fight on! 

      God Bless you and yours!

      Gina

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