p.s. Dr Hassan and his collegues are smiling with joy about the results they have seen this week. They have been excellent and very concerned with this treatment.

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Roy L.
Husband to Kristi
Plural Meso
Dx, May 19, 2009

3rd cycle WOW! It's great when the drs smile! Keep on believing.

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HUGS
bonnie
Peritoneal survivor 10 YEARS

SOME VERY GOOD NEWS INDEED!!! We will take it and hope that it is the breakthrough for more. Prayers and warmest hugs that the good news continues!!! Believe!!!

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Irene
widow of Hermann
dx 07/07
sarcomatoid pleural meso
dod 03/08

Wonderful news! Thank you so much for sharing this news! We often hear about trials beginning but to often never know what the results are or if patients participating have good, or bad, results.  It's so important to get this news as it offers hope. Prayers for continued good results & please, keep us posted.

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Janet, Mom/caregiver of peritoneal survivor dx 12/05

Roy, are they able to give Kristi Neulasta shots? That was a 'normal' procedure when Marty was on chemo ... the Neulasta was intended to raise WBC's (white blood cells).... If they've not given them, ask why! Such wonderful news abt her progress with the clinical trial... Tks for sharing ...it's ABSY WUNDERFUL 2 C you so HAPPEEEE! aND RIGHTLY SO ! HUGZZZZ

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Lois, Poolboy's mermaid
Marty was stage 3/4 - pleural meso 3/9/07
fought valiantly 27 months
gone to Heaven June 16, 2009

Roy,
What fantastic news! Thank goodness these clinical trials continue, and that this may be the one that changes everything. I admire your wife's strength and courage. I wish continued success in your fight.
Diane

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Diane
Caregiver of Thomas (my Dad,82)
Pleural epithelial meso
dx 11/10
Our battle ended March 16, 2012. Together.

This is the best kind of news to hear !!! Prayers for posirtive results with third cycle.
Kathy

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Kathy wife of Guy
dx 5/09 epithelial pleural meso
stage one

Yes they can and if her counts were still low on Friday they were going to do that. However, the "WBC"s were up to where they were happy with them so they admitted her and moved on with the 3rd cycle. Part of this study involves "lowering" the immune system before starting the SS1P so that the body doesn't fight the new drug.  Also after the team reviewed everything, they wanted to move forward as soon as possible as long as levels were in the safe range in hopes of an even better and more response to the treatments.
Thanks!  
Roy,
Husband of Kristi
Plural Meso
dx May 19, 2009

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Roy L.
Husband to Kristi
Plural Meso
Dx, May 19, 2009

Thanks Roy, these updates mean so much to the community. Will stop by and see Kristi tomorrow as I plan on being in clinic

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Mary Hesdorffer, NP
Medical Liaison, Mesothelioma Foundation

Thank you Roy for sharing this very encouraging news. My father was in another trial with Dr. Hassan but unfortunately he didn't make progress and he had to be discontinued. Dr. Hassan wanted to put him into the same trial your wife is in, I'm sure in part to her very encouraging scans, but my dad unfortunately is not able to meet the creitinine requirements due to kidney damage from a chemo he was on earlier. Having had my dad in the care of Dr. Hassan and his very caring team, I know how forunate your wife is to be in his care. I pray that your wife will continue to make even more wonderful progress and futher the hope we all have for a cure someday. Best to you both. Jennifer Duagher of Lincoln Cathers Plureal Meso Dx September 2010

Roy/Kristi, maybe this IS IT. And to be the ones on the frontier, what an accomplishment. Keep up the good work!
Diane

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Diane
Caregiver of Thomas (my Dad,82)
Pleural epithelial meso
dx 11/10
Our battle ended March 16, 2012. Together.

UPDATE from today.
CT Scans still showing tumor reduction from 3 weeks ago, WOO - HOO!!!   They are rewriting the clinical study to allow more cycles, so Kristi is in wait and see mode.  But things are working still!!!

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Roy L.
Husband to Kristi
Plural Meso
Dx, May 19, 2009

Fantastic news!!!

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Mike, Partner/Caregiver of Lisa, dx 3/06 peritoneal mesothelioma

Wonderful news, if you are both free it would be great to have you share on the support calls tomorrow. Celebrate- Mary

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Mary Hesdorffer, NP
Medical Liaison, Mesothelioma Foundation

SS1P Cycle 4 of this clinical trial started today (March 29) for Kristi. Things are going very well and Dr Hassan requested a modification/update to the trial. Instead of being limited to only 3 cycles, it has been approved to run up to 6 as long as the patient continues to NOT develop the anti-body against the SS1P and shows results, etc.  All we can say is a BIG Thank-you to anyone who has been involved in this study, recommended it, (Mary) and all of you for your prayers, support and encouragement.

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Roy L.
Husband to Kristi
Plural Meso
Dx, May 19, 2009