Celgene (http://online.wsj.com/quotes/main.html?type=djn&symbol=CELG)
Corp. said it would price its new medicine for a rare blood disease at about $54,000 annually, and argued that the drug would save the health-care system money.
Um… well, I’m glad I’m going to be in a trial. Free drugs. Even though I have good insurance, there is a lifetime limit [...]
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This morning I got a call from the doc at Wake Forest University, telling me they’re now enrolling people in the Rev/dex EAP trial. That was good news for me. Winston-Salem is a lot better drive for me than Charlotte. I have an appointment next week. I’m dreading the dex, but [...]
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I just finished upgrading the software I use for this blog (Wordpress) to the latest version. It always makes me nervous to do upgrades. I tend to rush and not backup stuff beforehand. This time I did, and all went well.
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Today’s the day I’m collecting for the 24 hr urine test. I have to leep reminding myself it’s not a contest to see how much I can get. I start to worry if it’s not looking like it’s enough. I can only do what I can do, right?
For those who don’t know what I’m talking [...]
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Did I ever mention that I once saw a crop circle? No? I did! I was in England, in Wiltshire, near Avebury. We were checking out the West Kennet long barrow near Silbury Hill and saw the crop circle. I believe they’re made by people, of course, and not [...]
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The title sounds very encouraging, but I was hoping for more detailed information in the article. If anyone has the complete report, I’d be interested in reading it.
I’m quoting the entire article below, in case the location changes, but here’s the URL:
http://www.upi.com/ConsumerHealthDaily/view.php?StoryID=20051223-113103-7425r
NEW YORK, Dec. 23 (UPI) — Weill Medical College of Cornell University researchers [...]
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Normally I put all the lab results in a table, but I’m feeling lazy today. My IgA has not gone up in a few months. Could this mean I’m stable? Do I need to hold off on treatment until my IgA goes up? My CBCs are all normal.
TEST RESULT UNITS LIMITS
WBC 5.9 x10E3/uL 4.0 - 10.5
RBC 4.07 x10E6/uL 3.80 - [...]
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My liver function has improved since the last test a few weeks ago, and I’ll be able to start the rev/dex trial. That’s if the other tests are ok. I’ve had plenty of EKGs in the last few months, so I’m sure my heart is fine. My appointment with one of the [...]
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At this time, I don’t qualify for the rev/dex trial because my liver function tests are abnormal beyond the allowed range. This morning I went to my local Dr. to have a retest done. It’s been a few weeks since my last test. My liver function was normal before I began the [...]
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I managed to get onto the Revlimid trial with Decamethasone and this has been the BEST thing that has happened to me in 2 years (since my stem cell transplant)! After Velcade and then a very small special trial my monoclonal protein numbers took right off into the stratosphere! I was very worried. Then within [...]
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