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Position available for the "new" poster boy of MDX-1106 or clinical trials for that matter. For the newer members here is what you may have missed. Left radical nephrectomy in march 2011. By oct. 2011, loaded with mets with life expectancy of 6 months or less. Several cancer centers only had to say,"Good luck." Fortunately I persisted and at my 4th consult, I was offered a place in the promising clinical trial of MDX-1106, or nivolumab as it is now called. Within a few months nearly all tumors had been wiped out! I had a couple persistant bone mets which were radiated with questionable results. Anyway, a few more new mets have appeared in my lymph nodes, lung and bones. So lo and behold, I have been pulled from the trial. Major SUCKS.
As I have shown, I am a good candidate for immunotherapy. (so far). So, next week I get the required brain, and body scans, pulmonary function and cardiac stress test. Then I will be admited to Yale New Haven Smilow Cancer Center for a go at Interleuken 2. The plan remains to "Cure" me of cancer. Not just treat it. Who says cancer isn't fun? I'd only be out golfing or riding my motorcycle anyway. I should breeze through the testing based on my fitness level. But who knows. This does worry me. I think I can tolerate the treatment based on my marathon training. I learned alot about my physical limits. I can hang in for just a little more. Over and over. So we will see. It is still an unknown.
It has been a great ride for about 18 months. But I must relinquish my position. Applicants must have irreverent attitude, positive outlook, sense of humor, and plan on being here for awhile. Typical pageant questions will be asked. Women, will have a swimsuit competition. Send all photos to my csn email.
No responses required saying how you are sorry to hear this. Good lucks accepted and available Karmas are appreciated. I am still having a very difficult time posting (signing in) so if I appear to be ignoring posts, it's not me. It's the site.
Poster boy or woman is an open ended position. Must be willing to sacrifice personal life for endless hours on the computer. Good luck to all prospects.
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Good Luck!
Wishing you the very best in all your screening tests. Here's to kicking cancer's butt!
Karen
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My hero
You are one tough muther...Thanks for being a guinea pig for a new drug that will give all of us more HOPE and better opportunities for long term survival.
Which brings me to a bad item of fact. The favorite food of those in Ecuador is not chicken! You guessed it, guinea pig. I had a chance to visit with a University student from Ecuador who was in Oregon taking an intensive English language session for 6 weeks. And that led us to a group discussion of interesting (or strange) foods we've enjoyed.
No, not Haggis in Scotland! It was fresh camel's milk butter with really fresh dates that oozed like honey, while we were in Kuwait. We had gone to the camel races, and for a between races entertainment, officials went thru the stands and picked some of the largest foreigners in the stands, which included my husband (a former college football lineman). They faced off in a tug of war with some rather diminuitive Kuwaiti men. Of course the team of Brits, Aussies, and Americans won. The "prize" was to be invited to the Emir's grandson's tent on the grounds and share tea, butter, and dates with him and the Embassy reps from Bahrain, UAE, and Yemen. We all sat around the open sided tent on oriental carpets rolled out on the sand and dipped into butter with these enourmous dates.
But I digress. So glad you are doing well and had great news. If we could all have such good news, we'd make the newbies think Kidney cancer can be scary but can be conquered. And my apologies to Tex, if he likes his Haggis. Personnaly, I prefer single malt.
Have a good weekend, Fox. I'm thinking of you.
Donna
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Yo !! Foxman...
Il-2... potentially very good stuff... everyone reacts differently but IF: you get the rigors...(bad shakes) you'll feel them coming... like a sudden shiver....at the first sign of the first one...get the warmed blankets coming pronto..(they'll have them) and make sure your nurse carries a syringe of Demerol after they hang the bag. The Demerol helps. Drink a lot of fluids and keep the pee coming..... they'll want a certain output to keep you going. The real test to watch is your creatinine... that was what sent me home.... If you have a port it will get a lot of use...if not you'll have one put in for the treatment. Remember Foxman... we take NO prisoners here!!!!
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Big Shoes to Fill
As a fellow member of the MDX-1106(nivolumab)club I always looked at your success as a benchmark to set my sights on. For the newer members, RT radical nephrectomy Nov. 2011, IL-2 Jan.2012, nivolumab/votrient clinical trial since May,2012. My IL-2 was terminated(14 doses the first time,11 doses the second time) after mixed results. I have no doubt you will be successful. I'm a broken down golfer-lawyer and you're a strapping marathoner,golfer-biker. Lawyers seldom give free advice(right Tex ) but any advice you need about IL-2 is on the house.
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You're the MAN!
Fox – Poster boy??? Any description of YOU with the word BOY in it is terribly inaccurate anyway. You’ve always been and continue to be more the Superman or Ironman type.
You—without a doubt—have the best, most positive attitude of anyone I have ever known. You’ll never know the many times I’ve come to CSN feeling a bit down or feeling sorry for myself and run head on into one of your posts. That positive spirit of yours is contagious. And your particular contagion has created a boat load of good karma. It’s coming your way my friend. We all owe you and, even more important, love you! We’ll get through this. . .
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Thanks everyonealice124 said:You're the MAN!
Fox – Poster boy??? Any description of YOU with the word BOY in it is terribly inaccurate anyway. You’ve always been and continue to be more the Superman or Ironman type.
You—without a doubt—have the best, most positive attitude of anyone I have ever known. You’ll never know the many times I’ve come to CSN feeling a bit down or feeling sorry for myself and run head on into one of your posts. That positive spirit of yours is contagious. And your particular contagion has created a boat load of good karma. It’s coming your way my friend. We all owe you and, even more important, love you! We’ll get through this. . .
I appreciate offers of experience in getting IL-2. Thanks. It's one of those things. I was having it way too easy.... Just to stay politically correct, men, you may also send your swimsuit pictures for consideration. Who would like to have them sent to them? ...Yale isn't as intense with the routine. They only do 8 doses of IL-2 over 5 days to reduce the side effects. They say they expect as little as 4 doses to be effective. So, if it will work, they will know early...non the less Alice, the "poster boy " position is available. It needs a younger spitfire. Would you like the speedo pics? Just asking. Maybe you could forward them to Paula. She should be here in this conversation. I'm happy with the plan. I'll do other drugs later if need be.
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Foxyfoxhd said:Thanks everyone
I appreciate offers of experience in getting IL-2. Thanks. It's one of those things. I was having it way too easy.... Just to stay politically correct, men, you may also send your swimsuit pictures for consideration. Who would like to have them sent to them? ...Yale isn't as intense with the routine. They only do 8 doses of IL-2 over 5 days to reduce the side effects. They say they expect as little as 4 doses to be effective. So, if it will work, they will know early...non the less Alice, the "poster boy " position is available. It needs a younger spitfire. Would you like the speedo pics? Just asking. Maybe you could forward them to Paula. She should be here in this conversation. I'm happy with the plan. I'll do other drugs later if need be.
(Good luck + good karma)2
You have a standing invitation in Canada.
Speedo pictures always appreciated.
Hugs,
Alexandra
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Hey Foxfoxhd said:Thanks everyone
I appreciate offers of experience in getting IL-2. Thanks. It's one of those things. I was having it way too easy.... Just to stay politically correct, men, you may also send your swimsuit pictures for consideration. Who would like to have them sent to them? ...Yale isn't as intense with the routine. They only do 8 doses of IL-2 over 5 days to reduce the side effects. They say they expect as little as 4 doses to be effective. So, if it will work, they will know early...non the less Alice, the "poster boy " position is available. It needs a younger spitfire. Would you like the speedo pics? Just asking. Maybe you could forward them to Paula. She should be here in this conversation. I'm happy with the plan. I'll do other drugs later if need be.
Well i guess that might mean no beer for you for a little while but not to worry i will raise my miller lite can from time to time and propose a toast that you are toughing it out while going through HD-IL2 treatments,good luck to you Fox!!!!
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MissionLimelife50 said:Hey Fox
Well i guess that might mean no beer for you for a little while but not to worry i will raise my miller lite can from time to time and propose a toast that you are toughing it out while going through HD-IL2 treatments,good luck to you Fox!!!!
This turn of events took me, too, very much by surprise and I've been pondering its significance. Eventually I solved it. Here's the way it went down, folks.
There was a hush-hush meeting of the top RCC oncologists. During discussion of strategic approaches to treatment, the resurgence of HD IL2 was a recurring theme. They noted the recognition that IL2 is more useful than was previously believed. It's now acknowledged that it often has delayed benefit, even when thought to have 'failed'. Also, much improvement has been made in administration of the drug and handling of side-effects. Recently, with the promise shown in combinations of IL2 with other approved agents, there is a need to re-appraise this treatment and give it more prominence, to give it the spotlight, in fact.
Thought was given to how to go about this and the point was raised that IL2 has been overshadowed in the last few years - by nivolumab in particular. The latter drug, formerly best known as MDX-1106, has gained great attention since having Foxlight trained on it. Something similar is now needed for IL2. Of course, it wasn't long before someone suggested trying to get the Fox himself involved and the present situation is the result of the approach made to him to see whether he would accept the mission.
I'm sure no-one would have doubted the outcome. Fox has inspired all with his demonstration of the merits of nivolumab and his promotional powers are no longer needed there. Naturally, he accepted a new challenge without a moment's hesitation. Now, we'll all see the magical effects HD IL2 can deliver. With the new beacon of inspiration it's about to gain, it will soon be bathed in Foxlight!
We shouldn't overlook the element of self-sacrifice this entails - Fox has taken on this ambassadorial role instead of becoming the new Bond.
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Again good luckfoxhd said:Thanks everyone
I appreciate offers of experience in getting IL-2. Thanks. It's one of those things. I was having it way too easy.... Just to stay politically correct, men, you may also send your swimsuit pictures for consideration. Who would like to have them sent to them? ...Yale isn't as intense with the routine. They only do 8 doses of IL-2 over 5 days to reduce the side effects. They say they expect as little as 4 doses to be effective. So, if it will work, they will know early...non the less Alice, the "poster boy " position is available. It needs a younger spitfire. Would you like the speedo pics? Just asking. Maybe you could forward them to Paula. She should be here in this conversation. I'm happy with the plan. I'll do other drugs later if need be.
I do not know much about Yale's program, execpt my favorite NIH fellow -- the one who explained things the best and seemed to understand my disease the most sarcomitoid metastatic RCC -- Dr. Brian Shuch, moved on to Yale last week.
I was sad to see him go, and was actually thinking of following in his care to yale. But NIH is 15 miles from my house and Yale is about 280.
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Well..?dhs1963 said:Again good luck
I do not know much about Yale's program, execpt my favorite NIH fellow -- the one who explained things the best and seemed to understand my disease the most sarcomitoid metastatic RCC -- Dr. Brian Shuch, moved on to Yale last week.
I was sad to see him go, and was actually thinking of following in his care to yale. But NIH is 15 miles from my house and Yale is about 280.
Hey Harley Guy.. it dawned on me... I take it you have a good cirlce of bike buddies... maybe one of them has a side car rig and if you have the need but not the strength.. he can take you for a spin. If not, then I have a pal or two your direction that may be able to do that..! We both know a good ride does wonders for the attitude..! Notice I did not even suggest you ride pillion... heh..
Hang in there... holler loud if needed...
Ron
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Did I hear someone say
Did I hear someone say SPEEDO???? Hey Fox, I think you would look absolutely stunning as the new "Bond"! But we will let you go ahead and take on the IL2 for the time being. I am so happy that the next move is already in place. I know if anyone can do this, it is you, you da man! We will be praying for you anyway and want to be sure you remember how to bang those guitars when you are done! Love and such and major big hugs!! XXOOO Did i hear someone say SPEEDO?
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Thanx for the adviceGordon Charles said:Yo !! Foxman...
Il-2... potentially very good stuff... everyone reacts differently but IF: you get the rigors...(bad shakes) you'll feel them coming... like a sudden shiver....at the first sign of the first one...get the warmed blankets coming pronto..(they'll have them) and make sure your nurse carries a syringe of Demerol after they hang the bag. The Demerol helps. Drink a lot of fluids and keep the pee coming..... they'll want a certain output to keep you going. The real test to watch is your creatinine... that was what sent me home.... If you have a port it will get a lot of use...if not you'll have one put in for the treatment. Remember Foxman... we take NO prisoners here!!!!
Thanx Gordon Charles. Good advice.
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Don't thinkGSRon said:Well..?
Hey Harley Guy.. it dawned on me... I take it you have a good cirlce of bike buddies... maybe one of them has a side car rig and if you have the need but not the strength.. he can take you for a spin. If not, then I have a pal or two your direction that may be able to do that..! We both know a good ride does wonders for the attitude..! Notice I did not even suggest you ride pillion... heh..
Hang in there... holler loud if needed...
Ron
I'll miss too much riding time. No riding b@%h for me!
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swimsuit photosangec said:Did I hear someone say
Did I hear someone say SPEEDO???? Hey Fox, I think you would look absolutely stunning as the new "Bond"! But we will let you go ahead and take on the IL2 for the time being. I am so happy that the next move is already in place. I know if anyone can do this, it is you, you da man! We will be praying for you anyway and want to be sure you remember how to bang those guitars when you are done! Love and such and major big hugs!! XXOOO Did i hear someone say SPEEDO?
have been rolling in. Come on now guys, ALL SPEEDO PICS TO Alice, Alexandra and Angec. If I start throwing up during treatment, they will think it is the medicine. Skinny legs and all. I'm changing someones name to "Swizzle stick!"
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LOL Fox! Perhaps we betterfoxhd said:swimsuit photos
have been rolling in. Come on now guys, ALL SPEEDO PICS TO Alice, Alexandra and Angec. If I start throwing up during treatment, they will think it is the medicine. Skinny legs and all. I'm changing someones name to "Swizzle stick!"
LOL Fox! Perhaps we better be sure to add our email addresses Alice and Alex!
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