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ModeratorYes, Kim, Great news! So happy for you and Rich! Please keep us posted with results of this trial and any other information you would be willing to share about it. Many thanks!
Melindambachini
ModeratorGenevieve,
That is wonderful news! I am so happy for you both! So hopeful to so many! Thank you!
Melindambachini
ModeratorMolly,
Being that I am a very HOPE FILLED Montanan, I love the reference to the book you are reading, I will be getting my copy today!
I will hit my eight year mark of stage IV Intrahepatic Cholangiocarcinoma on December 1st this year. I am so thankful for the clinical trial of Adoptive Cell Therapy with Dr. Rosenberg which has extended my life hopefully for many years to come!
Melinda
August 15, 2017 at 4:22 am in reply to: Understanding a cancer patient A tribute to my sister Elisabeth #95469mbachini
ModeratorWhat a beautiful tribute to your sister, I am so sorry for your loss. I wish you didn’t have to understand some of the things she went through, but helping your sister I am sure has made a difference in your journey with cc. Thanks for sharing.
Melindambachini
ModeratorSusie,
Congratulations on six years cancer free!! What great news and hope for all!
Melinda
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ModeratorMolly,
Thanks for sharing your story, and I LOVE the attitude! I am so glad that you have had no progression this past year. As for genetic profiling I would recommend getting it done as soon as possible, especially if they can obtain a tissue biopsy without difficulty. Otherwise, there is always the blood biopsy option…..some of the reasons why would be to find out if you possibly are in the 5-10% that are MSI-HIGH or mismatch repair deficient and could benefit from the use of immunotherapy. As Catherine stated, it is always best to be thinking of plan B for down the road. Fortunately, we are starting to see more clinical trials with a targeted therapy geared towards some of the more common cholangiocarcinoma mutations. Below are some links that I thought might be of help. All my best.
Melinda
http://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/1756283X17698090
https://www.cancer.gov/news-events/cancer-currents-blog/2016/asco-liquid-biopsy
mbachini
ModeratorJust wanted to let you know or remind you to watch the First In Human series on Discovery Channel that airs on Thursday the 10th. Dr. Rosenberg and Dr. Stephanie Goff are two of my doctors out at NIH and will be talking about the TIL treatment or Adoptive Cell Therapy that has made such a huge difference in my survival of cholangiocarcinoma! Amazing people, amazing research!
Melinda
https://ccr.cancer.gov/news/first-in-human?cid=eb_govdelmbachini
ModeratorDear Helen,
Here is a link to a clinical trial for Keytruda with a location in the Netherlands.
https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/study/NCT02628067?term=bile+duct+cancer&show_locs=Y#locn
Melinda
mbachini
ModeratorWonderful survivor story Celia!
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ModeratorDear Jack,
Welcome to this incredible family of amazing patients and caregivers from all over the world. I am sorry you had to join us, but please know you are NOT alone.
Second opinions are always warranted with this disease, and at times sometimes three or more. I don’t know if you had genetic profiling done on tumor samples yet, but that is imperative to get done asap. If they were done, the treatment with the PI3k inhibitor may be chosen because of those results. I found the following article from this year’s ASCO conference discussing the PI3k pathways, I hope it helps.
https://am.asco.org/exploring-pathway-despite-lukewarm-clinical-benefit-pi3k-inhibitors-optimism-remains-regardingPlease keep us posted and don’t hesitate to ask questions.
All my best,
Melindambachini
ModeratorDear Celia,
Congratulations on over 3 years of doing great!! Many more to come……thank you for spreading hope and encouragement to others. I have family in Portland and Salem, I love to visit Oregon. Thanks for joining the discussion board and look forward to hearing more from you.
All my best,
Melindambachini
ModeratorDear Patti,
What a wonderful report on the PET scan!! NO metabolic reactivity! NO mets!! Now, to me that is a reason to celebrate! I propose that you and your husband make it to the annual Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation Conference in February 2018, and we will celebrate that the docs got it all wrong!!! All my best to you both! Love and hugs……Melinda
mbachini
ModeratorDear Nancy,
I am hoping therapy will help ease some of your pain and bring you through such a difficult loss, 8 months is still a short time for grieving, take care of your self, as I know from a mother’s stand point that is what I would want for my children. Love and hugs to you….Melinda
mbachini
ModeratorVery happy to hear no spread and one responded to TACE. I understand the disappointment, that is normal….but the GOOD new far outweighs the bad. Hang in there and know we are cheering for you.
Melindambachini
ModeratorHi Kim,
I did/do have metastasis to the lungs. Prior to immunotherapy treatment the tumors in my liver and lungs responded differently to chemo treatments. I would agree that most likely they are metastasis to the lungs.
Melinda
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