BMS936558* Votrient trial (formerly MDX 1106) John's 18 week scan
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John’s History at Johns Hopkins:
10/14/11 – Diagnosed with Kidney cancer clear cell/grade 4/stage 4 – with sarcomatoid features and lung mets; also has soft tissue mass in shoulder area and pelvic area.
Symptoms: weight loss followed by cough
11/1/11 – Surgery for removal of right kidney (nephrectomy)
Treatments to date:
January & February 2012 -HDIL2 treatment/first round 14 doses/2nd round 10 doses;
(discontinued after February 2012 as scan did not merit continuation)
5/10/2012 – Began MDX1106/Votrient trial BMS 936558
6/20/2012–CT scan showed 31% reduction in tumor burden;
8/1/2012–CT scan showed add'l 11% tumor reduction for total of 42%:
9/12/2012 – CT scan showed 46% reduction in tumor burden (4% addl.
Comments
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Very good news!!!
Alice,
That's 46% in only 4 months, even though it has slowed up a bit that's still wonderful progress, I am soooo happy for you both. I can't wait to see where you are by Christmas, this may be the best one ever for you, I believe it will be.
Way to go,
Gary0 -
Good newsgarym said:Very good news!!!
Alice,
That's 46% in only 4 months, even though it has slowed up a bit that's still wonderful progress, I am soooo happy for you both. I can't wait to see where you are by Christmas, this may be the best one ever for you, I believe it will be.
Way to go,
Gary
Still positive news, I'm sure that you would like a larger # of shrinkage but it is still positive news and still a victory!!! Way to go John!!0 -
NEWSgarym said:Very good news!!!
Alice,
That's 46% in only 4 months, even though it has slowed up a bit that's still wonderful progress, I am soooo happy for you both. I can't wait to see where you are by Christmas, this may be the best one ever for you, I believe it will be.
Way to go,
Gary
Thanks Gary. Your cool outfit and your glass half full attitude make you a favorite in these parts!0 -
Newstacyarts said:Good news
Still positive news, I'm sure that you would like a larger # of shrinkage but it is still positive news and still a victory!!! Way to go John!!
Tacyarts,
Yep we're still positive, but we're counting on your scan next week to pick up the slack John experienced on this scan. How's your leg? Crutches still necessary?0 -
Great news
Alice this is excellent news. Enjoy it! I will be thrilled when I hear the words shrinkage or reduction in tumor burden. Just got back from Nashville. Anxiously await the affirmation that my tumor has the right receptors for PDL1, but was told there were other trials if I wasn't a match. Keep the faith, girl! I've been thinking about you and John and I get a good vibe!
XO Paula0 -
Crutchesalice124 said:News
Tacyarts,
Yep we're still positive, but we're counting on your scan next week to pick up the slack John experienced on this scan. How's your leg? Crutches still necessary?
Still dependent on crutches, but am excited for scans next week. Gotta get pain outta my leg, I haven't been able to work for 3 months now.0 -
Crutches - scantacyarts said:Crutches
Still dependent on crutches, but am excited for scans next week. Gotta get pain outta my leg, I haven't been able to work for 3 months now.
I'm excited with you. We're keeping everything crossed hoping to hear positive results.0 -
Thankspjune127 said:Great news
Alice this is excellent news. Enjoy it! I will be thrilled when I hear the words shrinkage or reduction in tumor burden. Just got back from Nashville. Anxiously await the affirmation that my tumor has the right receptors for PDL1, but was told there were other trials if I wasn't a match. Keep the faith, girl! I've been thinking about you and John and I get a good vibe!
XO Paula
Paula and Fox (here we go again)-
Thank you both for that soulnergy. May it go full circle on this board healing everyone it touches.
Paula-when do you expect to hear results? Been thinking about you all day. Thumbs up!0 -
Good going Johnalice124 said:18 week scan
Thanks Ange. Keeping our fingers crossed; definitely right direction.
Not to many things get me more excited than hearing about cancer tumors slowly dying off.Keep up the good work John and i hope the both of you are able to relax a little.P.S try to eat more pizza John or least foods high in carbs i would hope to hear in the near future you are over 200 pounds and maybe a little chubby.0 -
200 poundsLimelife50 said:Good going John
Not to many things get me more excited than hearing about cancer tumors slowly dying off.Keep up the good work John and i hope the both of you are able to relax a little.P.S try to eat more pizza John or least foods high in carbs i would hope to hear in the near future you are over 200 pounds and maybe a little chubby.
Hey Mike - thanks for the good wishes. John is gaining some weight; he's up to 165. That is an improvement!0 -
Hey Alicealice124 said:200 pounds
Hey Mike - thanks for the good wishes. John is gaining some weight; he's up to 165. That is an improvement!
Dont forget i live in the Chicago area so anytime you desire a real awesome deep dish pizza fed exed to your house just give me a holler and consider it on its way.0 -
great!!alice124 said:200 pounds
Hey Mike - thanks for the good wishes. John is gaining some weight; he's up to 165. That is an improvement!
That is wonderful news...keeping you in prayers..stay positive and strong!! best of luck.0 -
PizzaLimelife50 said:Hey Alice
Dont forget i live in the Chicago area so anytime you desire a real awesome deep dish pizza fed exed to your house just give me a holler and consider it on its way.
You're a sweetheart Mike. Thank you for the kind offer!!!0 -
Thank youstrongmind said:great!!
That is wonderful news...keeping you in prayers..stay positive and strong!! best of luck.
Stongmind - We'll stay strong together. Thanks!0 -
Keeping the faithtacyarts said:Crutches
Still dependent on crutches, but am excited for scans next week. Gotta get pain outta my leg, I haven't been able to work for 3 months now.
I know we're in countdown mode for your scan; but was wondering has the pain eased any?0 -
24 Week Scan
Hi all,
Wish I had better news to report but I'm not complaining. John had his scan today and it showed stabilization, basically no additional shrinkage, but, more importantly, no growth.
While he was awaiting his scan, his research nurse (the dear Monica) talked to him about Afinitor as a possible next step if his scan showed growth, but since it's stable, he will remain in trial. Next scan will be in 12 weeks. Will keep our fingers crossed for continued stabilization.
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John’s History at Johns Hopkins:
10/14/11 – Diagnosed with Kidney cancer clear cell/grade 4/stage 4 – with sarcomatoid features and lung mets; also has soft tissue mass in shoulder area and pelvic area.
Symptoms: weight loss followed by cough
11/1/11 – Surgery for removal of right kidney (nephrectomy)
Treatments to date:
January & February 2012 -HDIL2 treatment/first round 14 doses/2nd round 10 doses;
(discontinued after February 2012 as scan did not merit continuation)
5/10/2012 – Began MDX1106/Votrient trial BMS 936558
6/20/2012–CT scan showed 31% reduction in tumor burden;
8/1/2012–CT scan showed add'l 11% tumor reduction for total of 42%:
9/12/2012 – CT scan showed 46% reduction in tumor burden (4% addl.
10/24/2012 - CT scan reflected stabiliztion0
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