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      • April 30, 2014 at 1:30 am
      ChrisB
      Participant

        Congrats Janner!!

        Your steadfast ability to helping others on this board through the years is commendable.

         

         

        Cheers,

        Chris

        • April 30, 2014 at 1:30 am
        ChrisB
        Participant

          Congrats Janner!!

          Your steadfast ability to helping others on this board through the years is commendable.

           

           

          Cheers,

          Chris

          • April 30, 2014 at 1:30 am
          ChrisB
          Participant

            Congrats Janner!!

            Your steadfast ability to helping others on this board through the years is commendable.

             

             

            Cheers,

            Chris

            • April 17, 2013 at 11:45 am
            ChrisB
            Participant

              GO DIAN!!

              • April 17, 2013 at 11:45 am
              ChrisB
              Participant

                GO DIAN!!

                • April 17, 2013 at 11:45 am
                ChrisB
                Participant

                  GO DIAN!!

                  • February 19, 2013 at 6:53 pm
                  ChrisB
                  Participant

                    Dian,

                    I haven't been on the board in months and am sorry to read that you are facing some challenges.

                    I did two rounds of IL 2 by itself back in 2004 with mixed results.  Even though I had mixed results I feel that the benefits for me outweighed the side effects and I would definately try it again.

                    Best wishes,

                    Chris

                    • February 19, 2013 at 6:53 pm
                    ChrisB
                    Participant

                      Dian,

                      I haven't been on the board in months and am sorry to read that you are facing some challenges.

                      I did two rounds of IL 2 by itself back in 2004 with mixed results.  Even though I had mixed results I feel that the benefits for me outweighed the side effects and I would definately try it again.

                      Best wishes,

                      Chris

                      • February 19, 2013 at 6:53 pm
                      ChrisB
                      Participant

                        Dian,

                        I haven't been on the board in months and am sorry to read that you are facing some challenges.

                        I did two rounds of IL 2 by itself back in 2004 with mixed results.  Even though I had mixed results I feel that the benefits for me outweighed the side effects and I would definately try it again.

                        Best wishes,

                        Chris

                        • August 3, 2011 at 5:54 pm
                        ChrisB
                        Participant

                          I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and yours.

                          Chris

                          • February 20, 2013 at 7:12 pm
                          ChrisB
                          Participant

                             

                            Valerie, I'm sorry you and your husband are dealing with melanoma.
                             
                            I am no longer taking Nexavar. At the time my oncologist prescribed it I knew he was offering the only option he felt could be persued at that time.  I took it for the first month to satify his need to do something then tapered off it completely. Since I was already on the stable/managable side of things I felt that this was the right choice for me.
                             
                            I have not been tested for mutations.
                             
                            All my best to you and your husband.
                             
                            Chris
                            • February 20, 2013 at 7:12 pm
                            ChrisB
                            Participant

                               

                              Valerie, I'm sorry you and your husband are dealing with melanoma.
                               
                              I am no longer taking Nexavar. At the time my oncologist prescribed it I knew he was offering the only option he felt could be persued at that time.  I took it for the first month to satify his need to do something then tapered off it completely. Since I was already on the stable/managable side of things I felt that this was the right choice for me.
                               
                              I have not been tested for mutations.
                               
                              All my best to you and your husband.
                               
                              Chris
                              • February 20, 2013 at 7:12 pm
                              ChrisB
                              Participant

                                 

                                Valerie, I'm sorry you and your husband are dealing with melanoma.
                                 
                                I am no longer taking Nexavar. At the time my oncologist prescribed it I knew he was offering the only option he felt could be persued at that time.  I took it for the first month to satify his need to do something then tapered off it completely. Since I was already on the stable/managable side of things I felt that this was the right choice for me.
                                 
                                I have not been tested for mutations.
                                 
                                All my best to you and your husband.
                                 
                                Chris
                                • August 9, 2011 at 12:19 pm
                                ChrisB
                                Participant

                                  Denise,

                                  I'll chime in on the port placement and longetivity of it

                                  I've had my current port since 2004.  It needs to be flushed every so often to keep it in good working order and is used for blood work and meds when needed.  Newer ports can also be used for the IV's when getting CT scans and MRI's which is an added benefit especially if you have bad veins like me.

                                  The one problem I had with my original port was that they started infusions as soon as they placed it.  It never healed properly so I had it removed as soon as the IV month was over.  A new one was put in a few years later but  I made sure it had plenty of time to heal before treatments started and haven't had any problems with it.

                                  Both my ports were placed on the right side but I think they have other placement options.

                                   

                                  Best wishes,

                                  Chris

                                  • August 9, 2011 at 12:19 pm
                                  ChrisB
                                  Participant

                                    Denise,

                                    I'll chime in on the port placement and longetivity of it

                                    I've had my current port since 2004.  It needs to be flushed every so often to keep it in good working order and is used for blood work and meds when needed.  Newer ports can also be used for the IV's when getting CT scans and MRI's which is an added benefit especially if you have bad veins like me.

                                    The one problem I had with my original port was that they started infusions as soon as they placed it.  It never healed properly so I had it removed as soon as the IV month was over.  A new one was put in a few years later but  I made sure it had plenty of time to heal before treatments started and haven't had any problems with it.

                                    Both my ports were placed on the right side but I think they have other placement options.

                                     

                                    Best wishes,

                                    Chris

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