MDX-1106 Part 4
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Fox
Sorry to hear about your chest infection, but everything eles seems to be good. Shrinking and stable sound good to me. Did they say the set back of not being able to get your next dose was going to be ok? I hope so. Heres to a speedy cure to your chest infection so you can get back on course (((( Fox )))))0 -
Outstanding!!garym said:Outstanding!!!
Correct me if I'm wrong, but haven't you had new spots pop up since you started the MDX only to have their **** kicked for showing up? Take advantage of the short vacation and do something fun, I'll bet you can think of something. ROCK ON!!!
Thats real good advice Gary!! Do something fun Fox!!0 -
Progress
While I'm sorry that the antibiotics will interrupt the MDX and that you're fighting an infection, I'm so pleased to hear you still continue to improve overall. I think it's interesting that your oncologist is more inclined to question the radiologist's impression than your continued progress. She knows her patient!
Take care of that infection Fox. And onward!!!0 -
lungsalice124 said:Progress
While I'm sorry that the antibiotics will interrupt the MDX and that you're fighting an infection, I'm so pleased to hear you still continue to improve overall. I think it's interesting that your oncologist is more inclined to question the radiologist's impression than your continued progress. She knows her patient!
Take care of that infection Fox. And onward!!!
Thanx all. Had developed a type of bronchitis, or pnuemonitis with significant shortness of breath with any exertion. Kind of explains my complaints of fatigue. The non- productive cough should have been enough for me to call my Dr. But, I thought I was improving. During my physical today, I couldn't take deep breaths without coughing fits. Kind of thought I could just breeze through my pre- infusion testing. I was really caught off guard for my Dr. to tell me she wouldn't give me my treatment. She said my dosing has been at the maximum, and I could have my treatment delayed without a problem. I felt jilted at the alter....It is all my fault. Should have called her a couple weeks ago.
Here's the thing. I had planned to be away on my motorcycle the second and third week of June. Now I may have to cut things short. Oh well. Time will tell.0 -
Good to hearfoxhd said:lungs
Thanx all. Had developed a type of bronchitis, or pnuemonitis with significant shortness of breath with any exertion. Kind of explains my complaints of fatigue. The non- productive cough should have been enough for me to call my Dr. But, I thought I was improving. During my physical today, I couldn't take deep breaths without coughing fits. Kind of thought I could just breeze through my pre- infusion testing. I was really caught off guard for my Dr. to tell me she wouldn't give me my treatment. She said my dosing has been at the maximum, and I could have my treatment delayed without a problem. I felt jilted at the alter....It is all my fault. Should have called her a couple weeks ago.
Here's the thing. I had planned to be away on my motorcycle the second and third week of June. Now I may have to cut things short. Oh well. Time will tell.
Good to hear the treatment is working, but sad to hear about the chest issue. Thankfully this is only a minor setback.0 -
overall good newsmatchframe said:Good to hear
Good to hear the treatment is working, but sad to hear about the chest issue. Thankfully this is only a minor setback.
I think that overall this is still a good report, hopfully the chest prob will disappear with the anti biotics and continue on with your way to NED. I still pray for you fox as well as all cancer patients. Keep your head up Fox.0 -
Yeah, we will do this.adobe said:Remember foxhd, you told me we can do this!! Counting on you to stay strong!
Adobe, You can count on us doing this. In my area there was a lung infection going around. Many people went to their Drs. for care. Me, Not too smart. Because I run, and walk when I play golf, I have learned how to pace myself regardless of how I feel. Even though I thought that I might pass out about 20-30 times during the last week, I thought I was handling this. I just kind of expected it to be a challenge..........Tomorrow, I have a plastic surgeon who specializes in melanoma carve out a portion of my scalp..... My poor wife. She is far tougher than I am. But she feels helpless with all this. It's driving her crazy.0 -
Take care of yourselffoxhd said:Yeah, we will do this.
Adobe, You can count on us doing this. In my area there was a lung infection going around. Many people went to their Drs. for care. Me, Not too smart. Because I run, and walk when I play golf, I have learned how to pace myself regardless of how I feel. Even though I thought that I might pass out about 20-30 times during the last week, I thought I was handling this. I just kind of expected it to be a challenge..........Tomorrow, I have a plastic surgeon who specializes in melanoma carve out a portion of my scalp..... My poor wife. She is far tougher than I am. But she feels helpless with all this. It's driving her crazy.
Fox, you are an inspiration to me and so many others. Remember to take care of yourself...you are so brave! Take your antibiotics, get strong, and kick cancer's **** with renewed gusto! I'll be thinking about you!0 -
Thanks guys and ladies.pjune127 said:Take care of yourself
Fox, you are an inspiration to me and so many others. Remember to take care of yourself...you are so brave! Take your antibiotics, get strong, and kick cancer's **** with renewed gusto! I'll be thinking about you!
I'm feeling much better. My follow up is next friday but I'm gonna call monday and try to get in earlier. My motorcycle vacation is a once in a year thing. I don't want to miss it.... Had my head carved by the plastic surgeon yesterday. OUCH! Felt like I got hit by an ax. Everything is sewn up tight on my left forehead. Now I know how Joan Rivers feels! Surgeon was a friendly guy with a top reputation. We shared alot of jokes. What else would you expect? He told me that he went to medical school with Joan Rivers sister but didn't think she stayed in. I told him that I hoped there was a good movie on last night as I didn't think I could close my left eye and I 'd be up all night.0 -
GET BETTER!foxhd said:Thanks guys and ladies.
I'm feeling much better. My follow up is next friday but I'm gonna call monday and try to get in earlier. My motorcycle vacation is a once in a year thing. I don't want to miss it.... Had my head carved by the plastic surgeon yesterday. OUCH! Felt like I got hit by an ax. Everything is sewn up tight on my left forehead. Now I know how Joan Rivers feels! Surgeon was a friendly guy with a top reputation. We shared alot of jokes. What else would you expect? He told me that he went to medical school with Joan Rivers sister but didn't think she stayed in. I told him that I hoped there was a good movie on last night as I didn't think I could close my left eye and I 'd be up all night.
Hey Fox - I'm surprised they used the ax while you were still fighting infection. You really must have a "tough guy" rep with your docs. Know we're all counting on your continued success. It's not unusual when we hit a bump in the road to ask "What would Fox do?" We need you. Take care.0 -
Sorry about the minor setback Foxfoxhd said:Yeah, we will do this.
Adobe, You can count on us doing this. In my area there was a lung infection going around. Many people went to their Drs. for care. Me, Not too smart. Because I run, and walk when I play golf, I have learned how to pace myself regardless of how I feel. Even though I thought that I might pass out about 20-30 times during the last week, I thought I was handling this. I just kind of expected it to be a challenge..........Tomorrow, I have a plastic surgeon who specializes in melanoma carve out a portion of my scalp..... My poor wife. She is far tougher than I am. But she feels helpless with all this. It's driving her crazy.
I hope you can still get out on that bike and enjoy a little vacation time i think you have earned it 10 times over.I got to enjoy a nice week of fishing last week in Minnesota,could hardly keep the Northern Pike off my hook but i did manage to get my share of Walleye,i feel the most important thing about the whole week was just being able to enjoy life to the fullest without ever mentioning or even thinking about that six letter word that has invaded my life.Monday the 4th it starts all over again with another CT SCAN but i am ready for it.Hope that infection clears up soon Fox so you too can enjoy a nice vacation,take care and Hang Tough0 -
updatealice124 said:GET BETTER!
Hey Fox - I'm surprised they used the ax while you were still fighting infection. You really must have a "tough guy" rep with your docs. Know we're all counting on your continued success. It's not unusual when we hit a bump in the road to ask "What would Fox do?" We need you. Take care.
Here's just alittle update. My next scan is next friday 7/6. Each one has proven to be an important one. And I look forward to this one. The new lesion in T6 has become a nasty bugger. It has become very painful. Back to some percs. It seems that after having missed an infusion, my drug levels must have dropped a bit. Because this last infusion began to hit hard. All I could do not to vomit during treatment. Pain had begun about a week before. Then a couple days after treatment it peaked. ( I was already a couple hundred miles away on my motorcycle) But I was able to deal with it and had a great time. It has since been diminishing which is a good sign. We're hoping that it was just a tumor flare up. The drug was in full force and went ape sh*t on it. Just don't make me sneeze, cough, or laugh. Otherwise, I'm OK and the battle continues. I don't want anything to terminate this study.0 -
Updatefoxhd said:update
Here's just alittle update. My next scan is next friday 7/6. Each one has proven to be an important one. And I look forward to this one. The new lesion in T6 has become a nasty bugger. It has become very painful. Back to some percs. It seems that after having missed an infusion, my drug levels must have dropped a bit. Because this last infusion began to hit hard. All I could do not to vomit during treatment. Pain had begun about a week before. Then a couple days after treatment it peaked. ( I was already a couple hundred miles away on my motorcycle) But I was able to deal with it and had a great time. It has since been diminishing which is a good sign. We're hoping that it was just a tumor flare up. The drug was in full force and went ape sh*t on it. Just don't make me sneeze, cough, or laugh. Otherwise, I'm OK and the battle continues. I don't want anything to terminate this study.
Fox,
You have to have skin of nails to ride cross-country on a motorcycle with a T6 lesion pressing on your spinal nerve. OUCH!
I know I'm talking to earplugs, but please take care. I'm really pulling for a great report on the 6th.0 -
The good fightfoxhd said:update
Here's just alittle update. My next scan is next friday 7/6. Each one has proven to be an important one. And I look forward to this one. The new lesion in T6 has become a nasty bugger. It has become very painful. Back to some percs. It seems that after having missed an infusion, my drug levels must have dropped a bit. Because this last infusion began to hit hard. All I could do not to vomit during treatment. Pain had begun about a week before. Then a couple days after treatment it peaked. ( I was already a couple hundred miles away on my motorcycle) But I was able to deal with it and had a great time. It has since been diminishing which is a good sign. We're hoping that it was just a tumor flare up. The drug was in full force and went ape sh*t on it. Just don't make me sneeze, cough, or laugh. Otherwise, I'm OK and the battle continues. I don't want anything to terminate this study.
Keep on fighting Fox! We're with you.0 -
Update?foxhd said:update
Here's just alittle update. My next scan is next friday 7/6. Each one has proven to be an important one. And I look forward to this one. The new lesion in T6 has become a nasty bugger. It has become very painful. Back to some percs. It seems that after having missed an infusion, my drug levels must have dropped a bit. Because this last infusion began to hit hard. All I could do not to vomit during treatment. Pain had begun about a week before. Then a couple days after treatment it peaked. ( I was already a couple hundred miles away on my motorcycle) But I was able to deal with it and had a great time. It has since been diminishing which is a good sign. We're hoping that it was just a tumor flare up. The drug was in full force and went ape sh*t on it. Just don't make me sneeze, cough, or laugh. Otherwise, I'm OK and the battle continues. I don't want anything to terminate this study.
Hey Fox,
How are you feeling? Curious if your pain is under control and if yesterday's visit went as planned. Know positive energy headed your way and we're all in your corner between rounds.0 -
Updatealice124 said:Update?
Hey Fox,
How are you feeling? Curious if your pain is under control and if yesterday's visit went as planned. Know positive energy headed your way and we're all in your corner between rounds.
Hi, Alice, I am feeling amazingly well again. My pain has decreased to what is like a gas pain under my left ribs. I can't tell if it is from my T6 lesion. The scan results next Wed. will be interesting.Something is going to light up.I don't know what. But what I do know is that I am getting active and strong. My physical activity and energy is excellent! So,....I'm obviously having a positive response...I'll find out Wed........Hope John is cont. to do well.
Fox0
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