Tag Archives: RO5424802

Hair, or Lack Thereof

Posted on April 2, 2015 by kimmywink

For a good portion of my life my hair spent it’s time pulled back into a ponytail.  Every now-and-then I’d get a great cute shortish cut. Eventually due to lack of caring it would grow long enough to be pulled … Continue reading →

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Hell Yes, I’m a Movie Star!

Posted on February 1, 2015 by kimmywink

I am amazing, damn amazing! I had faith that eventually someone would recognize my greatness!  (giggle, giggle)  Who-da-thunk it would be Genentech’s lung cancer group?  They were the reason SW and I were off to Las Vegas.  I would participate … Continue reading →

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Physical Therapy for my Lungs

Posted on September 11, 2014 by kimmywink

The Kim BC (before cancer) was quite the jock.  Hands down, that is the biggest change in my life from BC to AC (after cancer).  I know I will never be that old me; but the new me is starting to … Continue reading →

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A New One – NMD

Posted on July 17, 2014 by kimmywink

NMD = No Measurable Disease Yup. That be me! Happy, Happy! Joy, Joy!

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Hindsight

Posted on July 10, 2014 by kimmywink

Contrary to popular belief, having a root beer float and popcorn for dinner is not a wise choice while taking RO5424802.  This morning has been a bit rough. And, yes.  I wrote the truth in my daily food dairy that I turn … Continue reading →

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Community Center

Posted on April 24, 2014 by kimmywink

The last few weeks I’ve been slowly figuring out Google+.  I was on the hunt for a communication tool, so I asked around.  When one of pals said, “My grandmother uses Google+ to keep up with her friends!” I knew … Continue reading →

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Some Space

Posted on April 14, 2014 by kimmywink

I now have some space between the tops of my shoulders and the bottoms of my ears. Finding out that my trial drug (alectinib) is shrinking my brain tumors was the news I needed.  I’m thrilled to say the least. … Continue reading →

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Stabbed in the Back

Posted on March 26, 2014 by kimmywink

Last week I went to my Thursday set of OHSU appointments wearing my Bite Me t-shirt (tourist T from my last Hawaii trip).  I thought it fitting considering I was checking in for a long day at 8:15 am and … Continue reading →

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Side Effects – After One Week

Posted on March 7, 2014 by kimmywink

I started taking RO5424802 Thursday, February 27th, slightly over one-week ago. People have been inquiring about side effects.  Are you ready for this? Here goes… So far I’ve been experiencing: None. Nada. Zilch. Zero. I’ll find out in a few … Continue reading →

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Marching Along

Posted on March 3, 2014 by kimmywink

The trial has begun!  I feel much satisfaction knowing that I’m on a drug that has the potential to work in both body and brain.  Will it work in mine?  Yes!  How long? Forever! I’m pretty certain my expectations are … Continue reading →

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