Today marks the exact 1 year date since my diagnosis. Time has gone by so fast even though I took time off from work and went on disability medical leave. What a milestone it is for me to be able to make it through this shocking year full of fear, at times full of sadness and hopelessness. I have to say I'm so thankful to survive this difficult year.
I'm so thankful for all my family, friends, coworkers, community and for everyone's support and love. My dream now is keep beating and or keeping this cancer stable and stay progression free for years on. It would be wonderful if I somehow fall in that 15% of lung cancer survivors that live beyond 5 or more years. Ideally I would be more ecstatic if somehow Dr. Neal finds out the actual genetic marker that caused my cancer and magically, miraculously fits me with a perfect treatment that makes me cancer free! But that most likely remains to be a hopeful dream for now.
As for my headache, today, it's gone! It could be that I finally caved in and took one Tylenol last night and now, no more slight headache. But, it's still a good idea for me to get a brain MRI to rule out anything as I do feel a little headache here and there at times. I'll be getting it tomorrow and will find out the results next Wed.
Talactoferrin Trial
I've done some more reading on the latest Lung cancer trials and treatment and below are few more trials that shows promise in treating NSC Lung Cancer. This article at http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/235842.php discusses promising results from its phase II trial and mentions a talactoferrin Phase III FORTIS-M trial that is being carried out in individuals whose NSCLC has progressed after two or more previous treatment methods. It states that "Talactoferrin appears to provide anti-tumor activity without many of the common toxicities associated with other treatments for non-small cell lung cancer." So this talactoferrin trial is something to consider for patients like me in the future.
START Phase 3 trials of Stimuvax
Another promising Therapeutic cancer vaccines is the https://www.nsclcstudy.com/about-start-research-trial for those who have stage 3 inoperable NSC lung cancer. It's currently recruiting patients in the US and hopefully the results from this study will find a better treatment alternative that works for all NSC lung cancer. I don't qualify for this trial but thought to pass it along for those who do.
I'm still always hoping and dreaming for more better treatments that will someday cure NSC Lung cancer. And of course, keeping up my hopes for surviving this cancer for many, many more years to come. Lots of Love.
I'm so thankful for all my family, friends, coworkers, community and for everyone's support and love. My dream now is keep beating and or keeping this cancer stable and stay progression free for years on. It would be wonderful if I somehow fall in that 15% of lung cancer survivors that live beyond 5 or more years. Ideally I would be more ecstatic if somehow Dr. Neal finds out the actual genetic marker that caused my cancer and magically, miraculously fits me with a perfect treatment that makes me cancer free! But that most likely remains to be a hopeful dream for now.
As for my headache, today, it's gone! It could be that I finally caved in and took one Tylenol last night and now, no more slight headache. But, it's still a good idea for me to get a brain MRI to rule out anything as I do feel a little headache here and there at times. I'll be getting it tomorrow and will find out the results next Wed.
Talactoferrin Trial
I've done some more reading on the latest Lung cancer trials and treatment and below are few more trials that shows promise in treating NSC Lung Cancer. This article at http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/235842.php discusses promising results from its phase II trial and mentions a talactoferrin Phase III FORTIS-M trial that is being carried out in individuals whose NSCLC has progressed after two or more previous treatment methods. It states that "Talactoferrin appears to provide anti-tumor activity without many of the common toxicities associated with other treatments for non-small cell lung cancer." So this talactoferrin trial is something to consider for patients like me in the future.
START Phase 3 trials of Stimuvax
Another promising Therapeutic cancer vaccines is the https://www.nsclcstudy.com/about-start-research-trial for those who have stage 3 inoperable NSC lung cancer. It's currently recruiting patients in the US and hopefully the results from this study will find a better treatment alternative that works for all NSC lung cancer. I don't qualify for this trial but thought to pass it along for those who do.
I'm still always hoping and dreaming for more better treatments that will someday cure NSC Lung cancer. And of course, keeping up my hopes for surviving this cancer for many, many more years to come. Lots of Love.
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