there is hope

diana50

update'

so, my tumor markers are coming down; kicking cancers ass.  zometa and femara seem to be working.  markers have come down from 110 in september to 72 yesterday.  big response.  pet scan end of january to see if i am in remission.  the good news is that there are so many treatments out there for us. always keep that in mind.  i am very positive about this cancer business.  it isn't the end.  always keep that in mind.  never give up even on the dark days

hugs

diana

HLB

Diana, that is awesome about the tm! Jan will be even lower!. I go jan 9 and if you are going to see if its remission, then maybe that's what my onc is expecting too! My first tm went from 116 to 61 after about the same amt of time on the same treatment so we are kind of on the same schedule. So good to here things are going in the right direction!

TectonicShift

Oh, Diana, wonderful! Thank you for reporting in.

Are you inclined to look into any of the vaccine trials going on? I think there are some for stage IV patients. I'm in one for stage III and my doctor who's overseeing it was a researcher at NIH for a long time. She told me she is "very optimistic" about vaccines for breast cancer and she said she personally has witnessed stage IV patients go into remission from vaccine treatment and stay there -- so far anyway. I think most of the vaccine trials for stage IV require measurable disease, so it sounds like it may be too late for you anyway. 

Kay_G

Great news Diana andHLB! Keep kicking a$$!

diana50

I am good with what I am doing. So far so good I really believe I will be in remission soon with the markers going down. The rads took out the tumor in my spine. The rest is clean up. Femara and zometa are doing it's job very optimistic. Always believe in hope and recovery

Keep on gals

Claire_in_Seattle

And exercise!!!  You are going to be just fine, Diana.  I really think that the magic bullet with you is hormonal therapy, and you are back on it.

So glad all is headed in the right direction. - Claire

Moderators

Congratulations on your improving numbers, Diana and HLB!

Great new Action Woman avatar, Claire. 

Elizabeth1959

Diana and HLB



I am so encouraged by your messages of hope. I hope you both continue to feel great !!







Elizabeth

HLB

That vaccine sounds interesting! Also the T-cell therapy sounds great and there's a trial for bc in washington right now. I was thinking about it yesterday and how you have be really bad off to get it (so far). Too bad. We need to be cured BEFORE we are almost dead! Lol. I started in july with mets and was so devastated. Its amazing how much better I feel now thanks to these boards and people like Diana :-)

fredntan

If your ttalking about AE37 trial at Sibley in DC, I just went this week for third injection and she had 17 slots still open. I am in same one as tectonic shift

MaxineO

Great news, Diana. I am happy to hear that things are working so well. Keep kicking some cancer ass!

HLB

Fred, I was talking about one in washing state (I think) with the tcells. They take them out and teach them to go after cancer then inject them back in. I am going to look up the one you are talking about!

mamabee

Woohoo, great news Diana! Thanks for the hope - the best Christmas present possible.

hopefour

I love that Diana50 and HLB share their victories and hopes with us....it's such a comfort to hear from you both!! For if and when any of us stage lll progress you've paved the way of grace, strength and hope for us to follow...thank you!

Karina121293

Diana, I am so very happy for you!!! I am looking forward to seeing you NED very soon. You are one amazing lady and so much stronger than cancer!!!! Lots of love to you xxxxx

HLB

Thank you hopefour :-)

gillyone

Good news - thanks for sharing.

jennyboog

Thanks for letting us know how things are going and congratulations on successful tx.  This is great news, I'm so happy for you...never give up and keep on kickin' a!

Lillymillie

Great news Diana and thanks for sharing. Gives us all hope, glad treatment is working well.

1Athena1

Diana - so glad to hear that your treatment is working and that you are so hopeful. And thank you for spreading the encouragement.

I think NED has a crush on you. :-) His name is on your dance card.

maryannecb

Merry Christmas!!!

lkc

Hi Diana, great news. I think you'll be just fine. I get Zometa very 6 months, and tolerate it well.

Wishing you a very Merry Christmas!

sugarplum

Hi, Di - I so needed to hear this today! What a fantastic Christmas present for you. Once again I seem to be at a loss for words to tell you how much your attitude helps me - and so many others, obviously...

riding the rollercoaster of life this season - Julie 

faithfulheart

Hey Diana!!!!! You have given a whole new meaning to KEEP ON, KEEPING ON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

RIGHT ON GIRL. KICKING SOME CANCER ASS......................

I know this might be  a lot for me to say ..but,  I truley belive God is using you.....You have helped so many  people with your amazing positive attitude.............I know the  plans I have for you says the Lord....I by no means meant that God gave you the big C...........I belive He is given you strength to help others...........a minestry so to speak!!!

I just love you girl,      God Bless you................NED baby!!

Merry Christmas, and a very awesome perfect tumor marker New year!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Steph xoxoxoxo