Friday, May 8, 2009

Avastin working for me and others

Avastin working for me and others

We just returned from Chicago after our visit with my oncologist, Dr. Nicholas and getting a new MRI scan and an Avastin treatment.Although I hate getting the MRIs (45 minutes in a small confined area with a loud pulsing noise in the background, I realize that it is necessary to see how and if my tumor is spreading. I had the MRI taken late Thursday (5/7) afternoon. This morning we met with Dr. Nicholas. First of all he pointed out to us that Avastin had just been approved by the FDA for some recurrent GBM disease. See article here after reading this email.http://www.webmd.com/cancer/brain-cancer/news/20090506/fda-oks-avastin-for-glioblastoma
Dr. Nicholas read my MRI from yesterday and put the scan up on the computer for all of us to see. He pointed out that there was a great improvement in the scan compared to the last one I had. He said that there was a definite decrease in tumor "activity" with less swelling and spreading than had been evident before. I guess you could say that there was some shrinkage. Clearly the Avastin is working for me. Patty & I were very encouraged after today's visit.

Thanks again go to Sarah and Thomas for watching Chaim for us during our 2 day trip to Chicago. We go back for another Avastin treatment on May 22nd.

best regards to all of you,
Phil
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  1. AnonymousMay 21, 2009 at 7:43 AM

    Hi there Patty and Phil,Just want you to know that you continue to be in my thoughts and I do pray for you all.  Soon, you'll be driving back up to Chicago for your next treatment.  Know that you are in Lynn's and my thoughts.  I'll also try to send you an email.  luv to u all. . . Robie and Lynn

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  2. AnonymousMay 31, 2009 at 1:03 PM

    Hi Phil I just found your web and hope that the avastin works well for you. I have a sister w GBM diagnosed on 3/24/09 and going thru the same treatment as you did. We are looking at using avastin after radiation also. Please, if you can, on your posts, note any side effects of avastin, as it might help in our decision. WIshing you a long, happy life. Joanne in NJ - slowjo88@yahoo.com.

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