Just a brief update because I'm swamped today. Yesterday I found out from Dr. Maki, who is running the clinical trial, that I am in barring any strange mets found on the scans I had today. The phase II trial is starting with six patients, and I am number 6. I was very pleased to get this news, and then I read the material they provide. In it, there are several pages of potential side effects, which include diabetes, heart disease, kidney disease, problems with brain function, and on and on. Dr. Maki stated that two problems experienced in the phase I trial were high sugar levels (glucose) and mouth sores. He didn't say if these were the only problems experienced.
I'll write more when I have some time and the material in front of me.
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving. I know I'm grateful this year, as I have been for many years, for the love, support, kindness, and thoughtfulness of those who follow this blog and those friends and family members who don't. If this disease has taught me anything, it's that there are more generous and loving people in this world than I previously believed.
I thank you for you.
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Happy Thanksgiving and I am SO thankful for you! Great news on getting in on the trial and try not to stress too much about the information they gave you to read. We will work on this one day at a time. Love you! Lydia
Hope you had a good Thanksgiving and congrats on getting in the trial. We're rooting for you!
Amy & Chris
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