CancerCompass message board discussion started by Willard on 12/2/2006 http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,8086,0.htm Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss RSS.NET: http://www.rssdotnet.com/ I've just read another email that you wrote Lissa and you said your husband is also just finishing his second cycle on Sutent. We are about at the same place with this drug, as I've just begun my third with first pill last night. Wishing him best of luck and I'm rooting for him all the way. I've also had my kidney removed, but that was in 2001. We have gone through similiar situations. Just think of me as "living on top of the world" these days as you live in Australia and I in Canada, but I'm really on top because of finding Sutent at the right time. I envy you now, as your weather is just beginning to get warmer as we are entering winter. Send warm winds our way and I send warm wishes to you. All the best and keep us posted of the results. Willard Willard Sat, 02 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT thanks willard (:)will be a week before we know the results..will post as soon as we get them ...your good news has ment alot to us.. warm winds and wishes coming your way... next year we are going on another world walkabout we go to canada and the usa on our way to cuba...would be great if we could arrange a sutent get together ...bunker could design some t shirts for us ..hehehe Lisa w Sat, 02 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT Ha Lisa I marked your date of Dec 5 on my calender and will think of your hubby all day. Only positive thoughts. Your hubby and Willard are a cycle ahead of us so I look for your good news to keep us going. Yes Willard is correct we are from Canada as well and pretty handly to Willard and we would LOVE warm breezes our way. My neice spent a month down under this summer and she couldn't say enough about how beautiful it was. Enjoy the heat as Willard's family and us prepare for SNOW. I don't know what the weather is like where Bunker is (he is in the USA) Wouldn't it be wonderful to all meet. We should call Bayer and get them to hook us up. Talk to you soon and let us know how things go. Mazzy Marymaz Sun, 03 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT thank you so much for your kind wishes..how are you and joe doing..yes joe will be the next one to have scan... lucky you's having a white christmas...l remember them from england... where are you all from in canada..we have been there the last 2 years and love it... Lisa w Mon, 04 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT Hi Lissa yes we are all snowy today. We had our first snow fall of a couple of inches. Yeck. We are from Eastern Canada. We live in New Brunswick and Willard lives in Newfoundland otherwise known as the "Rock" Close but yet so far away. Joe is doing good week one on cycle 2 going well so far. Will keep you posted and you keep us up to date as well. Talk to you soon. Mary Marymaz Mon, 04 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT Lissa, you've got a great memory---I haven't talked about deep fried dill pickles or T-shirts for quite a while. I'll make you a deal for the "Sutent Tour". I'll design the T-shirts if you all will wear them. My wife would tell you that I have a warped sense of humor. We have a saying in the US--"buyer beware" which is kind of like---be carefiul what you wish for. Mazzy, we live in Minnesota which in the north central part of the US. Our winters are not a lot warmer than yours. In fact, we pretty much get the same temps---just a few days later. Sorry, but when the weather forecast calls for a Canadian clipper we're not too happy. Oh well, at least we are warm in spirit. It's needed---supposed to be 6 degrees tonight. Brrr. Lissa, good luck to you and Mel on your test results!! Bunker Mon, 04 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT mazzy how is your hubby doing?...mel will know the results of scan on 12th december..will post the results he is enjoying his off time...feels great food tastes good again..but most important he can enjoy a beer that does not taste like soda hehehehehe....mojo's to everyone....(:) Lisa w Thu, 07 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT Hubby is doing great. 1 week down cycle 2. Great new about Mel and yes we will be waiting to see how things go for him. How are you doing? Keep us posted. Mazzy Marymaz Thu, 07 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT got the results on mels scan.. significant reduction in the cancer on the lymph node.wowowow and the tumor on the lung you can hardly see..blood results are excellent..we are on cloud nine..l know how bunker and willard feel now...our doc said for 10 years he has been fighting this type of cancer he has never seen anything like it...hang in there mazzy and joe..you will be up next...think about you all every day...what a great gift for christmas... Lisa w Tue, 12 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC (I couldn't resist using some of the new features plus I thought a bolded underlined message was appropriate)This is great and reminds me of the feeling that we first had after our first cycle. You expect the drug to work but it's nice to get the confirmation. For me, it also made the side effects of Sutent worth it. Congratulations and Merry Christmas!! Bunker Tue, 12 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT Wonderful, wonderful news!  Bunker was so excited for you.  We both believe in this drug so deeply and relive our success each time we hear of others experiencing the same.  Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you and Mel, and to all who read these postings.   Bunker's Wife My3sons Wed, 13 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT Great News!!!!  I am so very happy for your husband!!  Yes, it does seem that Sutent is making a difference for most patients and it's encouraging for many others out there who don't know which way to turn.  Of course, it's not for everyone, but I can only speak personally as well for the good report I had a couple of weeks ago.  Stay positive, keep the faith and yes, it is the best Christmas present that we will ever receive this year!  I am experiencing some stomach trouble on my third cycle now, and last month my stomach was relatively good, but considering the results, I'm sure I can endure this...I'm almost half way through so I can do it.  Once again, great news Lissa about your husband.  Take care.Willard Willard Wed, 13 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT Lissa what FANTASTIC news.  What a Christmas present.  You must be thrilled and I can imagine how Mel feels.  WOOHOOJoe is doing good and is on Day 20 cycle 2 so we will see how things go.  He has bloods tomorrow and we will find out when he has his CT scans.  I will keep you posted. Merry Christmas and looking forward to a wonderful and healthy New Year. Mary and Joe Marymaz Sun, 17 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT thank you all for your support...you are great mates...( : ) Lisa w Tue, 19 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT