My nurse from Beth Israel called yesterday to save us our scheduled trip down to New Haven today. The latest scan results were not what we'd been hoping for; the MDX 010 isn't working. The cancer has grown and spread a bit further but, thankfully, still has not moved to my brain or other organs. Will and I went into Beth Israel this afternoon to discuss new options and ideas. Dr. Atkins had two basic suggestions, one a drug combo plus localized chemotherapy, the second an inhibitor drug. On the positive side, both would be outpatient treatments here in Boston. We are reading over the details and consent forms now and deciding where we go from here. We'll let you know where we're headed when we figure it out.
with love,
A
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Been thinking of you both all day. Unspeakably sorry to hear that the news is not what we'd been hoping for and that you'll have to continue to deal with drugs of some sort. Really good news that the cancer has not spread terribly, can (and will) still be stopped. We are with you in spirit every day, Aimee. And Will too.
All our love,
Hilary and Kevin
We're dismayed to hear that the MDX 010 hasn't been working--but we're praying hard that the next treatment does. In the meantime, expect some chocolate arriving soon from the Barbettis--because we're firm believers that chocolate always helps!
We send strength, hope, and lots of love to you all, our dear family.
Claire, Victor, Anthony, Nina, & Dante
"And behold, a woman, which was diseased with an issue of blood twelve years, came behind him, and touched the hem of his garment:
For she said within herself, 'If I may but touch his garment, I shall be whole.'
But Jesus turned him about, and when he saw her, he said, 'Daughter, be of good comfort; thy faith hath made thee whole.' And the woman was made whole from that hour."
We pray that you touch the hem of his garment and that the power of love, grace, and healing flows into you. May faith and the next treatment bring you health and wholeness.
As always, you have our constant love and prayers,
Chris and Bainard
Lots of love and tons of prayers.
W&A - we are sad to hear about the treatment, but very heartened by the report of no metastasis. Looking ahead with you toward the next treatment - we will be with you in spririt and in prayer - Love, Lizzy and Court
We are sad to hear that the news was not what we were all hoping for, but we stand with you in hope, faith and appreciation that there are still steps to be taken. This Lent, we have begun lifting you up and asking for healing every day and Will and the kids are in our prayers as well. May Christ infuse you with hope and peace and the grace to keep fighting without discouragement. We love you very much and wish we were closer! Thank you for keeping us posted and know that many prayers are being said on your behalf.
Annie, Adam and the boys
Those stupid doctors. Can't they do anything right?
Sorry I guess I shouldn't say that...during Lent.
There's always hope and the more you rule out all the dumb ones that don't work the better your chances you will get to a good one that does work!
I knew I should have been a philosophy major.
Lots of love and prayers,
Mary, Andy and kids
Our deepest regrets that the MDX 010 hasn't been working - but more importantly, our sincerest hope that what comes next will be the answer!
Our love and prayers are with you all. We have recommended your intentions to the Servites of The National Sanctuary of Our Sorrowful Mother in Portland, Oregon. A prayer card with your intentions will be placed at their shrine to St. Peregrine and on the altar during their monthly St. Peregrine Masses.
We love you, Aimee!
Katy & Fam
I am really sorry that the treatment is not working. I hope very much that Option # 2 will work (IT WILL!!!)...
Lots of love and good thoughts,
Pallavi
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