Update on my clinical trial - good news!

AWK
AWK Member Posts: 364 Member

After two cycle which consist of three treatments each; a platelet transfusion and two blood transfusions and lots of sleep we met with the team to review scans from last week and see if I could continue with the trial.  The scans revealed the met resting on my heart now has "dead" tissue in it and two of my other mets have slightly shrank!  Overall my cancer is considered stable right now which is great.  The treatment is acting exactly how they hoped, killing existing tumors from the inside and cutting off supply to new growth!  It is preliminary but the best news I have had in two years!  

My bone marrow issues are under control and platelet and red/white blood cells are back in the normal, albeit low end, range.  I am cleared to ride at a trot now although cautiously.  I had to share the news especially for those on longer journeys Or starting new journeys.  Things are always changing in this field and I am lucky to be a beneficiary of that.  I know there will be bumps ahead but I am going to celebrate the good news when I get it.  

Hang tough ladies.  hugs to all!  Anne

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  • ConnieSW
    ConnieSW Member Posts: 1,677 Member

    Wonderful news.  Trot away.

  • Editgrl
    Editgrl Member Posts: 903 Member
    Wonderful!

    That is such great news!  Cisco will be happy!

  • NoTimeForCancer
    NoTimeForCancer Member Posts: 3,352 Member
    Thank you, Anne.  We need

    Thank you, Anne.  We need some great news like this.

     

  • TeddyandBears_Mom
    TeddyandBears_Mom Member Posts: 1,811 Member

    Thank you, Anne.  We need

    Thank you, Anne.  We need some great news like this.

     

    YIPPEE!!!

    Anne, Thanks for letting us know. We are all celebrating with you!

    So so so happy to hear this. Enjoy the great news and hug your horse. Your husband too!  :-)

    Love,

    Cindi

  • daylady
    daylady Member Posts: 122
    Great News!

    SOOOOOOOO happy for you Anne!  We'll keep hoping things continue in a positive direction!!

  • ConnieSW
    ConnieSW Member Posts: 1,677 Member
    daylady said:

    Great News!

    SOOOOOOOO happy for you Anne!  We'll keep hoping things continue in a positive direction!!

    Daylady

    How are you doing?

  • pam0422
    pam0422 Member Posts: 25
    Great News!

    That is the best news I've heard this month. Fantastic! 

  • Double Whammy
    Double Whammy Member Posts: 2,832 Member
    pam0422 said:

    Great News!

    That is the best news I've heard this month. Fantastic! 

    You are a trailblazer

    So happy for this news for you.  I hope it continues.

    Suzanne

  • debrajo
    debrajo Member Posts: 1,095 Member
    Happy Dance!

    Clinical trials turn into frontline drugs/treatments thanks to people like you!  Thanks Anne, keep it going!Sealed  Debra(Jo)

  • Sandy3185
    Sandy3185 Member Posts: 228
    Yeah!

    So happy to hear you good news! I hope this continues into full blown remission. Sandy

  • Kaleena
    Kaleena Member Posts: 2,088 Member
    Great news, Anne!   Thanks

    Great news, Anne!   Thanks for sharing with us!

     

    Kathy

  • artist49
    artist49 Member Posts: 87
    congrats

    It's great to hear that new treatments are coming!

  • DrienneB
    DrienneB Member Posts: 182
    Fantastic News!

    Great to know this Anne!!! YAY!!

  • HellieC
    HellieC Member Posts: 524 Member
    Great news!

    Great news!  You must be delighted with the early scan results.  Having worked in clinical trials for most of my working life, I know it is people like you who are prepared to take a step into the unknown who are at the forefront of new discoveries.  I am so pleased for you and thank you for what you are doing which will help so many others in the future.

    Kindest wishes
    Helen xxx

  • survivingsu
    survivingsu Member Posts: 134 Member
    AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    That is super news!  Thank you for sharing.  Keep on keeping-on!!!

  • Abbycat2
    Abbycat2 Member Posts: 644 Member

    AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    That is super news!  Thank you for sharing.  Keep on keeping-on!!!

    Anne, my wish for you has been answered!

    Sometimes on this Board, I find myself wanting to break out into a victory dance! Yah! I want to shout, stomp my feet, let the world know how I feel.  Anne, I am so very happy to hear that you are responding to the treatment! I have been quietly rooting for your success. Free yourself of all worries by taking that much needed ride on your adored horse. I wish I could join you on your ride!

    Best to you, my friend,

    Cathy

     

  • pinky104
    pinky104 Member Posts: 574 Member
    Anne

    That's such great news.  Thanks for being a pioneer in these new treatments and giving everyone hope.  Even though my cancer seems to be gone (I'm a 5 year survivor), I can never really be sure.  My mother had breast cancer twice, ten years apart.  It's good to know that if mine ever comes back, there may be new ways to treat it! 

  • Lou Ann M
    Lou Ann M Member Posts: 996 Member
    What great news

    What great news

  • AWK
    AWK Member Posts: 364 Member
    Lou Ann M said:

    What great news

    What great news

    I have been thinking about you

    How are you doing?  Sending hugs and keeping you in my prayers - Anne

  • ConnieSW
    ConnieSW Member Posts: 1,677 Member
    AWK said:

    I have been thinking about you

    How are you doing?  Sending hugs and keeping you in my prayers - Anne

    Good news

    You are my hero