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Program, Interrupted
We interrupt this program for a Kim News Update… It’s looking like the caner is on The Grow. For real this time. MRI and CT are showing slight growth. I’m still taking the Crizotinib but a shift in treatment … Continue reading
Hold Steady Little Lung
The lung is holding steady; unlike my emotions. I was overly nervous about yesterday’s check up on the lung for many reasons. I’m not feeling symptomatic but the slow progression for 6 months makes a girl antsy. Will now be … Continue reading
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Tagged ALK Rearrangement, Dr L-C, Dr M, Dr S, LDK378, OHSU, RO5424802, Trials
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Spots or Dots?
What a week! I was quite concerned with what the brain MRI was going to show. The scan took place on Wednesday; results would be discussed at my Thursday appointment. The results are in and processed by my little noggin. Finally, I am … Continue reading
Time to Run Away
The Dr S check up this week was not as uneventful as I wished it would be. That pesky spot in my upper left lobe seems to be on the move, again. This time in a much more traditional growing … Continue reading
Connect, Then Un-Connect
I connected some dots that should not have been connected. Yes, I was overwhelmed. It was such a simple connection, but not one really worth connecting. Let me explain… First: Talk with Dr S he stated, “You have upper … Continue reading
Good Problems
The trip to Seattle Cancer Care Alliance went well. So well, that I’m feeling a tad overwhelmed by all the options presented to me. Yes, the plural form of OPTION; consisting of, containing, or pertaining to more than one. What a good problem to have. I have a call … Continue reading
No, it’s you not me.
From October 2011 to February 2013 Crizotinib was my go-to targeted therapy. We had a good run but like all things, it has come to an end. After careful evaluation of my February 13th chest and liver CT scan, it … Continue reading
