"So sorry to hear this Michelle. I did post about my next treatment. You maybe know about it already. I'm having drug eluting beads treatment on thursday. The irinotican beads are put into the liver through the femoral artery. The info I have…"
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Liver Mets
Started this discussion. Last reply by Sue Drost yesterday. 1 Reply 0 Likes
I am 34 months into treatment for Stage 4 rectal. Numerous lesions in lung and liver. Todays CT showed one of the liver lesions nearly doubled in size in last three months with a few new ones which…Continue
Regorafenib
Started this discussion. Last reply by Martha Mar 6. 1 Reply 0 Likes
This was in Mayo clinics newsletter-- Hope for us all--Colorectal Cancer An investigational drug called regorafenib slowed the progression of tumors and lengthened the lives of patients with…Continue
Tags: Regorafenib, trials, metastatic, clinical
imc3c5 antibody against vegfr3
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I am starting this trial on March 6th--Dr. Martell is my oncologist. Phase I study of the anti-VEGFR-3 monoclonal antibody IMC-3C5 in subjects with advanced solid tumors refractory to standard…Continue
News on Metformin and action with chemo for Ovarian Cancer
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jeannie Moore Jan 23. 1 Reply 0 Likes
I am currently on a trial where I take 1000 mg of Metformin daily along with my bi weekly regime of Folfox. This study shows positive results with studies on Ovarian cancer and the trial is to prove…Continue
Tags: stage4, antitumor, colorectal, ovarian, metformin
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Sue Drost left a comment for Michelle Teczar"Hi Michelle,
Just checking in with you. Heard you may be doing a new treatment? I finished radiation for the bone met and pain is gone. So nice. Some liver mets grew slightly, so they decided not to go after any of them with ablation. Right now…"
Sue Drost left a comment for Michelle Teczar"Hi Michelle! So good talking to you this week. You have so much knowledge and insight to share with all of us! I'm looking forward to good news Monday on the scan. Call anytime!"
Michelle Teczar posted a blog postAnother drug in the works for stage 4 colorectal--keep them coming -we All have continued hope--
BATON-CRC, which is being led by AVEO's collaborator Astellas Pharma Inc. (Tokyo:4503, "Astellas"), will enroll approximately 252 patients with no prior VEGF-targeted therapy at approximately 80 centers in the U.S., Canada, Australia and Europe. Patients will be randomized to one of the two treatments arms in a 2:1 ratio (168 patients in the tivozanib arm and 84 patients in the bevacizumab arm). One component of BATON-CRC is the assessment of biomarker relationships that may be predictive of…See More
Meredith Shoff Receveur left a comment for Michelle Teczar"Hi Michelle.
I had a 7cm size tumor that invaded my vagina. I was pregnant when i was diagnosed and delivered 3 weeks early. I had six weeks of xeloda and pelvic radiation (which was the worst!) Since I responded so well with the radiation and chemo…"
"Hi Michelle, how have you been. I know that you are not taking any breaks from chemo through the holidays. Either am I but in my case I think it is prudent that I dont skip a beat because cancer is the nastiest of the nastiest and just looks for…"
"Hi Michelle, thank you so very much with your update and your busy schedule with chemo. I had my treatment today and saw my Oncologist. He gave me additonal good news about my cea blood marker. It has come down again to 5.8. It was 6.4. This tells…"
"Hi Michells:
Sounds by your post you are non-stop with chemo. I hope they give you a Christmas break so you can enjoy the holidays with your family. I take erbitux and avastin on Thursday's. Even though I am in remission cancer never sleeps and…"
"Hi Michelle:
I hope this post finds you well, strong and fighting cancer one day at a time. How is your chemotherapy going?. I know from first hand experiences that there are a lot of ups and owns with chemotherapy. Pursue and fight the fight…"
Michelle Teczar posted a blog postExpanded Vision Insights from a radiation theraist who is now a patient
Michelle_Presentation_r1.ppt82%5B1%5D.pptI presented this talk at a Radiation Therapy school.See More
Jeannie Moore left a comment for Michelle Teczar"Hi Michelle - how are you doing? Were you able to come to the webinar? Look what came across the wires today:
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Phase II study tests exercise, metformin in colorectal cancer…"
Jeannie Moore left a comment for Michelle Teczar"Hey Michelle - so nice to spend a little time visiting with you last night! I found this site where at the end it mentions metaformin. Also read an interesting study above it on the commercial drug tagamet.
I'm still going to…"
Jeannie Moore left a comment for Michelle Teczar"Hey Michelle - you ok? We're a little worried - just hope you're busy with summertime fun with daughter and getting through your treatments - let me know how you are if you get a chance!
thinking of you,
jeannie"
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- Rectal Cancer
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- Stage 4
- (Patients/Survivors Only) Diagnosis Date:
- June 26, 2009
- (Patients/Survivors Only) Chemotherapy Received:
- Xeloda (Capecitabine), Avastin (Bevacizumab), Camptosar (Irinotecan/CPT-11), Eloxatin (Oxaliplatin)
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- liver and lungs
- About Me:
- Radiation therapist for 33 Years--now retired on medical disability and diagnosed 19 months ago with Stage 4 rectal with mets to liver and lungs On active chemo--so far disease is stable.
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Another drug in the works for stage 4 colorectal--keep them coming -we All have continued hope--
Posted on December 22, 2011 at 5:00pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
BATON-CRC, which is being led by AVEO's collaborator Astellas Pharma Inc. (Tokyo:4503, "Astellas"), will enroll approximately 252 patients with no prior VEGF-targeted therapy at approximately 80 centers in the U.S., Canada, Australia and Europe. Patients will be randomized to one of the two treatments arms in a 2:1 ratio (168 patients in the tivozanib arm and 84 patients in the bevacizumab arm). One component of BATON-CRC is the assessment of biomarker relationships that may be predictive of…
Continue Expanded Vision Insights from a radiation theraist who is now a patient
Posted on November 11, 2011 at 2:47pm 1 Comment 0 Likes
Michelle_Presentation_r1.ppt82%5B1%5D.ppt
I presented this talk at a Radiation Therapy school.
New Trial
Posted on March 29, 2011 at 5:50pm 1 Comment 0 Likes
HOPE
New Hope fpr all pf us Kras mutant if we by some chance fail in response to intital chemotherapy. Nice to know a powerfule trial 2/1 given new chemo so results will be more convincing and should be relatively soon this year. Stay postive everyone research is a hot topic for colorectal cancer.
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. - UNC Lineberger…
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- At 7:36pm on May 1, 2012, Sue Drost said…
Hi Michelle,
Just checking in with you. Heard you may be doing a new treatment? I finished radiation for the bone met and pain is gone. So nice. Some liver mets grew slightly, so they decided not to go after any of them with ablation. Right now I'm waiting for KRAS status and that will decide next drug. Hopefully will know allthis when I go to doc on Thursday. The docs want me to use up all standard chemo before they go outside the box. Hope you're well and if you are on new treatment, sending positive thoughts and prayers your way that it works!
Sue
- At 1:24pm on April 11, 2012, Jeannie Moore said…
Happy belated Easter! Hope you are ok - give me an update when you get a chance. Found this trial from Meyerhardt out of Dana Farber - thought it was interesting:
http://www.clinicaltrials.gov./ct2/show/NCT01340300?term=colorectal&recr=Open&cntry1=NA%3AUS&rank=20
Also, we are going to be starting a live bi-monthly stage 4 chat on Tues nights 8-9 pm Est - stay tuned! If you're interested in being a volunteer host, let me know. So far we have Jeanne, Michael, Laura and myself!
thinking of you,
jeannie
- At 6:56am on March 24, 2012, Sue Drost said…
Hi Michelle! So good talking to you this week. You have so much knowledge and insight to share with all of us! I'm looking forward to good news Monday on the scan. Call anytime!
- At 8:19am on December 18, 2011,
Michael Carver said…
Hi Michelle, how have you been. I know that you are not taking any breaks from chemo through the holidays. Either am I but in my case I think it is prudent that I dont skip a beat because cancer is the nastiest of the nastiest and just looks for reasons to occupy our bodies. I am glad that Christmas is right around the corner. I love all the festivities, family and friends. The holidays transport my mind to a happy spot and its nice to be happy. I pray Michelle that you have happiness, strength and love all around you not only for Christmas but for all of your days. You are a strong warrior and I am proud to know you. God Bless you Michelle.
- At 8:54pm on December 15, 2011,
Hi Michelle, thank you so very much with your update and your busy schedule with chemo. I had my treatment today and saw my Oncologist. He gave me additonal good news about my cea blood marker. It has come down again to 5.8. It was 6.4. This tells him and me that I am still NED and that my immune system so but sure with erbitux and avastin are wiping out the last of the dead cells, etc. As we know chemo is not a fun thing especially through the holidays. I admire your proactivity and "stick to it" attitude. If more of us were like you and engagaed in what we have I think its a bit easier to go through it. There are alot of uncertainties with our cancer and I do have in the back of my head "am I really out of the woods" because this is my third time at it, however, I believe, I have G-d, hope and my family and with that combination working for me I am a survivor, winner, and yes a patient. I greatly appreciate sharing with you as it is very refreshing to me and I learn alot from you as well. Keep the fight alive Michelle, stay engaged, know your enemy and together we will beat it to the follor and out your door:). Have a great weekend.
- At 8:55pm on December 13, 2011,
Hi Michells:
Sounds by your post you are non-stop with chemo. I hope they give you a Christmas break so you can enjoy the holidays with your family. I take erbitux and avastin on Thursday's. Even though I am in remission cancer never sleeps and seems to pop up unexpectively. I have been in and out of remission and this is my third time in remission :). Are you having any side effects, if so is your Oncologist treating them. This Michelle is a journey tht seems to go on forever. I am thankful though that I am on this path as I get to meet nice people like you. Stay well my friend and Merry Christmas to you and your family.
Sincerely, Michael
- At 11:38am on December 13, 2011,
Hi Michelle:
I hope this post finds you well, strong and fighting cancer one day at a time. How is your chemotherapy going?. I know from first hand experiences that there are a lot of ups and owns with chemotherapy. Pursue and fight the fight because we are victorious when we fight and are survivors. I currently am in remission after numerous chemo treatments and rfa (radio frequency abulations). I have never taken radiation however. I am Stage IV Colon Cancer survivor/patient and continue to take chemotherapy for maintenance.
Have a great day Michelle.
Sincerely, Michael
- At 6:00pm on December 1, 2011, Jeannie Moore said…
Hey Michelle - had a talk with Dr. Laura. She agreed to stop the avastin if there is any progression regardless of size. Feel free to message her on her page if you want to talk more.
thinking of you,
jeannie
- At 10:20am on October 8, 2011, Jeannie Moore said…
- not sure why it posted like that - sorry!!!
- At 10:20am on October 8, 2011, Jeannie Moore said…
Hi Michelle - how are you doing? Were you able to come to the webinar? Look what came across the wires today:
http://www.dfhcc.harvard.edu/index.php?id=1318&no_cache=1&tx_ttnews[tt_news]=4330
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