I'm a stomach sleeper and I still manage to sleep on my stomach dispite the port and tubing. Sometimes I have to use some extra pillow padding but i make it work. Teri
I'd go with Dr. K just because as just as punky44 says you deserve the best. With that being said OSU is doing some great things. I've been going there and have had great luck.with them but I have lung mets. Good luck Teri
Praying for beautiful clear scans! No one knows the dread of scanxiety until you become a cancer warrior. Hang in there and try to keep up a good attitude Teri
I'm g12v Kras mutant and have good luck.with Folfiri + Avistin. This is my second go round and my nodules have shrunk. My CEA went from a 331 in April to a 7.5 in August. If you aren't comfortable is get a second opinion. I've had two oncologist and they've both had me on Avistin. Good luck Teri
Heart breaking.... I lost my dog Moose 27 years ago and still cry every time I talk about her...im tearing up now... They find a way to work into your and soul and make it so hard not to miss them with every fiber of your being. ((HUGS)) Keep Jerry close in your heart and soul.
Thanks WS. I'll keep you posted and try to remember to ask my onc if she thinks it's a side effect, she's extremely upfront so I know she'll give me straight answers. Teri
Sorry this had to happen . They are doing a lot of great things at NCI with immunotherapy trials. I'm on hold for the TIL trial and being considered for several other triald. Chemo is working to good so they want to hold off Hugs Teri
Last several times my oncologist has noticed an aortic heart murmur. I was wondering if this is a possible side effect from folfiri+avistin or am I just getting old lol? Anyone have this happen? She doesn't seem to concerned. But is talking possible further test. Teri
Thanks NHMike. I get it but I just want to get started lol. Sdino...theyve offered me the same things on my first meeting in April and have brought up the new trial to me too. It's a little nerve racking to me but they are the smart people and I'll do what they decide. It's exciting that they have s...
I m back from my return to discuss my starting the TIL trial. I got what I feel is mixed results about starting TIL trial. After reviewing all my scans and labs they have decided that I'm doing so well on FOLFIRI + Avistin that they are delaying my starting the trial because I've made just good prog...
Thanks Shana and NHMike. I like the idea of being a part in helping to find a cure, obviously I want it to work but being a part of something bigger than me makes be feel good. Teri