Just something I ran into tonight.

[vman1300]

I know most folks dont spend their time looking at cancer research unless they are affected or know someone that is.....but lookie what I found tonight about a new drug called TroVax.


"Phase I/II Trial
Colorectal cancer "“ TroVax as a single agent post chemotherapy
22 patients with Stage IV metastatic colorectal cancer
TroVax induced an anti-tumour immune response in 94 % of patients.
41 % of patients showed periods of disease stabilisation
The immune response induced by TroVax correlated with time to disease progression (p < 0.01) and a relationship was determined with survival

Phase II Trials (two trials)
Colorectal cancer "“ TroVax alongside first line chemotherapy with FOLFOX or IFL

36 patients with Stage IV metastatic colorectal cancer
TroVax induced an anti-tumour immune response in all patients
95 % of patients showed disease stabilisation
17 % of patients showed complete tumour responses
In the TroVax plus FOLFOX trial, the immune response induced by TroVax correlated with tumour responses (p < 0.02)
25 % of patients were alive at an average follow-up time of almost two and a half years


of course, even with FDA fast track, this is still 2 to 3 years out, but still exciting, particularly if the stage II trials hold up the same response - I can live with 95% stablization

 

[twotonevert]

Thats good new Kevin, this runs in my family. Those of you over the age of 40 better be getting your yearly exam.

 

[vman1300]

Most do not realize what this means for mestatic colon cancer. Average survival for what I have is 22 months and 8% make it 5 years.

A 95% stabilization rate!!!!! I cannot tell you all how much this increases hope for long term survival. I am calling my Onc tomorrow to see if I can get on any list for this trial.

EDIT- do not wait until you are 40 especially if CC runs in your family. I am seeing people in their teens DX with CC. Talk to your doc about your risk factors and go from there, it may take some prodding to get a colonoscopy approved but fight for it!!!!!

 

[vman1300]

I gots a call into the doc....hopefully he will have some news....

 

[thrasherfox]

I gots a call into the doc....hopefully he will have some news....

Good luck Kevin.. keep us posted

 

[LCB]

I gots a call into the doc....hopefully he will have some news....

Good luck Kevin.. keep us posted

+1 on that!!

BTW - Keith from the FJR forum says hello and sends his best...

 

[mrsBusawhipped]

Sending prayers for acceptance into the trial and 100% stabilization

 

[JR'S BUSA]

Thats awesome news bro!!!! I hope he can get you into that trial, i'll pray for ya

 

[solarbarack]

Hope it's good news Kevin. Good luck. Your still in our prayers.

 

[vman1300]

Even if I cannot get into the trial, this is just WHAT I needed last night. I still BELIEVE with all my being I am going be able to beat this cancer with God's help but I do have my moments and last night was one of those.

I know there are several drug companies with new cocktails coming soon for several forms of advanced cancer. Like I said it just gives more HOPE for long term survival.

I still echo the words from my Onc "my job is to KEEP you alive until the next treatment comes along"

 

[georgiabusa_05]

sounds like good news.

 

[warp10]

Good luck on the getting in the trial, if not what about going to another country for the same treatment?

 

[BigBSBusa]

Praying for good news, Kevin!