It was worth it
Today was lab, doctor visit, and infusion day. Except for a new phlebotomist who had a lot of trouble accessing my port, it was a really good day. The tumor in my neck has shrunk down to almost nothing, so the horror of wearing the mask and being pinned down on a board for radiation was worth it. My CA125 level dropped from 470 to 410. After two times of going up it was nice to see it come down again. Also got the news that Merck has approved me for another year of Keytruda under their Patient Assistance Program.
Hugs nd prayers, Lou Ann
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It's great to hear you have so much good news!
Congratulations!
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Louann
We don't have regular TV but at the dr office today I saw a commercial about Keytruda and commented on it to my husband and thought of you. (he doesn't know I joined/posted here so I didn't tell him why it caught my attention.)
Anyway, that sounds like excellent news. As I have read each of your stories it has really impacted me how generous it is for you to respond to "newbies" when your own battle must be taking so much energy.
Thank you.
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Lou ann
Very happy for you
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Lou Ann - I'm doing a major
Lou Ann - I'm doing a major happy dance for you! Seriously great news all the way around. Who knows?.... You may get to that elusive dance with Mr. Ned yet! Based on what you had previously posted, I'm assuming that the radiation will continue to do its' job and that little bit of left over tumor will go away.
Just think, not only are you benefiting from the Keytruda; you are blazing the trail for the rest of us. You will always be extra special!
Love and Hugs,
Cindi
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"Sigh of relief!"
Such good news from you! You've been through so much and set such an example for us all to keep doing what it takes, even when it gets really, really hard to do. You are a true trailblazer and I think a lot of us are very grateful that you keep sharing both the good and bad with us. Thank you!
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Immunotherapy
My oncologist is very excited about how this is going. He believes that this is the future of cancer treatment. Keytruda has been approved for frontline treatment for one type of cancer now. I believe that it is a type of lung cancer. Advancements of any kind is good news for all of us. Of course it is still a work in progress.
Thank you , all my peachy sisters. Your support means the world to me.
Hugs and prayers, Lou Ann
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Wonderful News Lou Ann
Very excited that everything is going so well for you. You give me so much inspiration and hope to look forward to.
Love & hugs, Maryanne
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Great news!
so happy for you!
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Love the new hair cut. LouCheeseQueen57 said:Great news!
so happy for you!
Love the new hair cut. Lou Ann
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