On 5/18/2007
Seeking Information wrote:
The positive results are: Two weeks on Nexavar and 6 weeks since prior scan, doctor stated "the x-rays show tumors are srinking"...."the drug is active"? Weekly fluid drain of lower stomach went from over 6 liters every 5-7 days pre-Nexavar to about 6 liters every 9-10 days. Color of fluid pre-Nexavar was a dark grape juice color then it went to a ruby red cranberry color, then to a beer color and last Tuesday still a beer color but clearer. Other effects: Humor and smiles returning, able to walk around the block with out difficultly. Able to go up and down stairs without alot of effort. Able to do limited shopping. She still needs lots of rest and it's still a long road to really feeling good but the worst day now is much better then the best day a month and a half ago. Gained back about 12 pounds, and eating much better.
Next week is the next body scan. It will be after 8 or 9 weeks on Nexavar. I will post the results. I, to have found so little information on the results of Nexavar. My friend's doctor has patients in the trails and he told me he can't really say anything, but the cat got out of the bag, June results will be good. Please note that one year ago, stage 4 HCC meant you had just weeks to months to live, now if you can stand the side effects, and you get started soon enough most patients can at least keep the cancer at bay and some have seen impressive scrinkage. With a seach engine type in Nexavar Liver Trial look for the graph of the phase one results. The document is 18 pages long, but all the data is there.
so happy for your friend. we tried to argue with my husband's doctor, but no use. we will have to find another one in the next week.
thanks and hope your friend's CT scan will bring great news.