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Posted 9/24/2008 12:01 AM (GMT 0)
I had my third cycle of Taxotere (intravenous) today and am, of course, still taking the trial drug, Sprycel, every day at home. The results of the bone and CT scans I had last week were in my file and I asked for copies. In a nutshell: the lesion on the right side of my pelvis is unchanged compared to the scans done before I started the trial, but the number and size of the nodules on all lobes of my lungs have decreased in size and number compared to the earlier scans.

What a great 20th anniversary present for Carol and me. Needless to say, we're ecstatic.

-Les
Posted 9/24/2008 12:17 AM (GMT 0)
Wonderful News, Les,
Keep it up. And my best to Carol, as well,
Tony

Post Edited (TC-LasVegas) : 9/23/2008 6:21:02 PM (GMT-6)

Posted 9/24/2008 12:19 AM (GMT 0)
This is terrific news...! Thanks...we all LOVE good news! Di
Posted 9/24/2008 12:36 AM (GMT 0)
Good deal, Gordy. Glad to hear it
Posted 9/24/2008 12:48 AM (GMT 0)
Excellent news Gordy, and Happy Anniversary the Gordy Home, a double blessing.

Randy
Posted 9/24/2008 12:57 AM (GMT 0)
What great news. So glad to hear the new drug is working. We are all giving thanks with you!

RB

Age 61
Original data - pre-operation
PSA: 5.1
T1C clinical diagnosis, Needle biopsy - 10 cores, Gleason 7 = 3+4 in 1 core (40%), 7 cores Gleason 6 = 3+3 ranging from 5% to 12%
All scans negative
Lupron administered 4/9/2008 for 4 months (with idea I would undergo external beam radiation followed by seed implants - then I changed my mind).
Robotic DiVinci surgery - Dr. Fagin (Austin) May 19th
Post operative - pathology
pT2c NX MX
Gleason 3+4
Margins - negative
Extraprostatic extension - negative
seminal vesicle invasion - uninvolved
1st Post PSA .04
Posted 9/24/2008 4:43 AM (GMT 0)
It made my day to read this good news from you, Les!  May you and Carol have a wonderful 20th anniversary, the best ever!  And I hope all is going well for her, too, with her breast cancer treatment.  Take care and hang in there...Tim
Posted 9/24/2008 4:56 AM (GMT 0)
Nice going Les!!! Good new like this gives us all hope that the stuff we go through is worth it.

Jim
Posted 9/24/2008 5:05 AM (GMT 0)

Hi Les,

 

So glad to hear that you are improving so dramatically. Congratulations and keep it going.

All the best to you and Carol.

 

Magaboo

Posted 9/24/2008 12:21 PM (GMT 0)
YEAH! We are celebrating with you. congrats to you and Carol and best wishes to her, too. kat
Posted 9/24/2008 1:06 PM (GMT 0)
Awesome new Les, celebrate!! God Bless and LIVESTRONG!!!
Posted 9/24/2008 2:06 PM (GMT 0)
Fantastic news!  :-) Celebrate that anniversary in style!

Posted 9/24/2008 3:37 PM (GMT 0)
WOOOHOOOOO!! SOOOOOO happy for you!!  Congrats Les!!

Posted 9/24/2008 3:50 PM (GMT 0)

You Go Les!!!>> You made my day and many others in your "Fan Club" I'm sure! Keep it up Home Boy!

Your Bud,

Pete

Posted 9/24/2008 4:32 PM (GMT 0)
Les and Carol,
What a wonderful report! Go out and celebrate in style!
Happy Anniversary!
Best,
Mike
Posted 9/24/2008 6:34 PM (GMT 0)
Molto bene Gordy!
Posted 9/24/2008 6:41 PM (GMT 0)
Great news Les...now go enjoy the moment with Carol on your anniversary.
Posted 9/24/2008 11:33 PM (GMT 0)

Les,

I am so happy for you that the Taxotere is working. I will continue to send positive vibes your way that you have continued success.

Karen eyes

Posted 9/25/2008 12:24 AM (GMT 0)
Les thank you so much for letting us know the good news. I was just thinking about you today and was wondering how you were doing. Keep fighting my friend and know you have a friend in TN that cares.

peace to you
Dale
Posted 9/25/2008 1:07 AM (GMT 0)
Thank you, Dale and everyone above.

Aside from my personal interest in Sprycel (dasatinib), I sincerely hope that it becomes a lifesaver for so many on this forum who, up 'til now, have run out of options.

-Les
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