I received news last Thursday that the Immigration Service agreed to fast track a request to expedite the processing of my fiance visa application so she can travel here and we can marry. It has been emotionally trying to be separated during this recent battle. Yesterday I received news that the request has been granted! She should have the visa soon and can finally fly up here. Woohoo!!!!!
Today I met back with Dr. Hamilton who said my brain scans are stable! Double woohoo!!!!!
So we will consent the trial on Monday. I can go home for a few days and then return to LA the following Monday to begin treatment. This trial excludes more than one prior chemotherapy, but I am at just 1 with the TIL. It requires progression on a CTL4-A or PD-1 blockade which I certainly quality for. Some patients experience neutropenia, but not as severe as that induced by TIL. Results are usually seen by the fifth week, so none of this endless waiting and wondering if it's working.
Needless to say I feel pretty damn positive right now.
Oh my goodness Paul, this just made my day even better! Yay! We all deserve some good news once in a while. So excited for you and your fiance and for your new treatment journey!
Oh my goodness Paul, this just made my day even better! Yay! We all deserve some good news once in a while. So excited for you and your fiance and for your new treatment journey!
Oh my goodness Paul, this just made my day even better! Yay! We all deserve some good news once in a while. So excited for you and your fiance and for your new treatment journey!
Paul- that is the best news!!!! I am so happy for you! Having your fiance here will be so awesome for your emotional well being. I can't wait for you to kick cancers butt!! Let me know if you need anything, my email is : Jenissnowwhite at (@) Gmail.com. I put it like that to avoid spammers. Take care and keep checking in!
Paul- that is the best news!!!! I am so happy for you! Having your fiance here will be so awesome for your emotional well being. I can't wait for you to kick cancers butt!! Let me know if you need anything, my email is : Jenissnowwhite at (@) Gmail.com. I put it like that to avoid spammers. Take care and keep checking in!
Paul- that is the best news!!!! I am so happy for you! Having your fiance here will be so awesome for your emotional well being. I can't wait for you to kick cancers butt!! Let me know if you need anything, my email is : Jenissnowwhite at (@) Gmail.com. I put it like that to avoid spammers. Take care and keep checking in!
your luck has definitely turned for the better! Soo happy for you….
I was wondering what has happened with your fiance (but figured was impolite to ask), cause lately you haven´t mentioned her…. SOOOO happy it was just birocracy in the was and you are still in love :-)))) That will definitely help you heal and get better….
As for your treatment plan, can´t wait for you to get it started, feeling excited for you….
You are a true inspiration, your positivity and strength amaze and inspire me…!
your luck has definitely turned for the better! Soo happy for you….
I was wondering what has happened with your fiance (but figured was impolite to ask), cause lately you haven´t mentioned her…. SOOOO happy it was just birocracy in the was and you are still in love :-)))) That will definitely help you heal and get better….
As for your treatment plan, can´t wait for you to get it started, feeling excited for you….
You are a true inspiration, your positivity and strength amaze and inspire me…!
your luck has definitely turned for the better! Soo happy for you….
I was wondering what has happened with your fiance (but figured was impolite to ask), cause lately you haven´t mentioned her…. SOOOO happy it was just birocracy in the was and you are still in love :-)))) That will definitely help you heal and get better….
As for your treatment plan, can´t wait for you to get it started, feeling excited for you….
You are a true inspiration, your positivity and strength amaze and inspire me…!
That's great Paul, when I read this and saw that things, bureaucratically speaking, are working out for you and your fiancee as well, the Huey Lewis song, "That's the power of love" ran through my head! Hoping for nothing but the absolute best results from the trial!
That's great Paul, when I read this and saw that things, bureaucratically speaking, are working out for you and your fiancee as well, the Huey Lewis song, "That's the power of love" ran through my head! Hoping for nothing but the absolute best results from the trial!
That's great Paul, when I read this and saw that things, bureaucratically speaking, are working out for you and your fiancee as well, the Huey Lewis song, "That's the power of love" ran through my head! Hoping for nothing but the absolute best results from the trial!
Paul- Sounds like positive news on multiple levels….so happy to hear your finance can soon join you.
And especially thrilled that you will soon start your treatment….keeping my fingers crossed all goes weell, and that you 'll soon see that is it is working!!!!!
Paul- Sounds like positive news on multiple levels….so happy to hear your finance can soon join you.
And especially thrilled that you will soon start your treatment….keeping my fingers crossed all goes weell, and that you 'll soon see that is it is working!!!!!
Paul- Sounds like positive news on multiple levels….so happy to hear your finance can soon join you.
And especially thrilled that you will soon start your treatment….keeping my fingers crossed all goes weell, and that you 'll soon see that is it is working!!!!!
Hope you are enjoying your weekend in sunny SoCal Paul. So happy to hear the good news on several fronts. Good luck with the consent and safe travels. Look forward to hearing more good news.
Hope you are enjoying your weekend in sunny SoCal Paul. So happy to hear the good news on several fronts. Good luck with the consent and safe travels. Look forward to hearing more good news.
Hope you are enjoying your weekend in sunny SoCal Paul. So happy to hear the good news on several fronts. Good luck with the consent and safe travels. Look forward to hearing more good news.
Brian
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