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  1. 01-09-2007, 03:28 PM #1
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    Good- but not great- news (KCA related)

    Well, last week I had another CT scan to see how the nodules in my lungs are doing, and today I got the results. When my oncologist came in to see me, he seemed pleased with the results he saw. Now, keep in mind that this is someone who routinely tells people that they have six months left to live, so his definition of good news might not quite be the same that the rest of us have.

    Basically, he told me that since September, the lesions in my lungs have grown slightly larger, but not by much and at a very slow rate. He also said that I should now be eligible to participate in a clinical trial for a cancer vaccine. He thinks that the IL 2 treatents I underwent this summer slowed down the disease, and hopefully this vaccine will deliver the knockout punch.

    So hopefully by the time I turn 32 I should have this motherfucker kicked in the balls and down for the count. I've had enough of this thing inconveniencing my life.

    But fuck it, dude. Tomorrow I'll be in Seattle, and the PacNW has been getting hammerred with snow.

    See you at Mt. Baker this weekend, bitches!!!!!
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  2. 01-09-2007, 03:30 PM #2
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    cool. I've been waiting for word on how today went. Glad it's (somewhat) good news.
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  3. 01-09-2007, 03:31 PM #3
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    Keep on kickin', Mang!
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  4. 01-09-2007, 03:31 PM #4
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    Good news indeed.
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  5. 01-09-2007, 03:33 PM #5
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    Good to hear!!!!!!
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  6. 01-09-2007, 03:35 PM #6
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    Weeeeerd Nils! Glad to hear a positive outcome!!


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  7. 01-09-2007, 03:39 PM #7
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    Really good news... You are Kicking the shit out that Cancer, mark my words
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    Glad to hear the good news, Nils!

    Enjoy your weekend--glad you'll be gettin' sum goods!

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    Glad to hear the good news. You deserve some freshies at Baker.
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  10. 01-09-2007, 04:22 PM #10
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    Yeah dude! We should get beers when you come back through the city!
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  11. 01-09-2007, 05:01 PM #11
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    What's your itinerary for the week? If you're down around Seattle, lemme know, huh?
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  12. 01-09-2007, 05:31 PM #12
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    Quote Originally Posted by Buster Highmen View Post
    What's your itinerary for the week? If you're down around Seattle, lemme know, huh?
    A tour from the Mullah shall not be missed

    And about 12" in the forecast looking pretty good. See ya tomorrow, Plakes.
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  13. 01-09-2007, 05:47 PM #13
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    Quote Originally Posted by Buster Highmen View Post
    What's your itinerary for the week? If you're down around Seattle, lemme know, huh?
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  14. 01-09-2007, 06:03 PM #14
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    That's good news.
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  15. 01-09-2007, 06:06 PM #15
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    Definitely good news. Have fun on the snowy side of the country.
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  16. 01-09-2007, 06:13 PM #16
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    nice dude, keep up the good fight and I hope you get some great snow in the PNW!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Squirrel99 View Post
    A tour from the Mullah shall not be missed

    And about 12" in the forecast looking pretty good. See ya tomorrow, Plakes.
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    sounds like good news in the end
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    It would be great to meet you this week. I'm on vacation so I hope to be skiing the next 5 days. Mostly Baker, maybe a day at Whistler, Thursday? I'll have a radio on 5-13. I'll pm you my phone number in case you need it.
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    Nils, thats good to hear!
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    The latest melanoma vaccine technology is looking very encouraging. A recent high-profile article in Science magazine this past October shows some impressive results. I'm thinking positive.
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  22. 01-09-2007, 10:08 PM #22
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    Plake, this is great news!! I really hope the vaccine will punch this one out for good. I'm so glad you'll be at Baker - enjoy your time there and contact me when you get to Tahoe.
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    I was stoked to talk to you today Nils. I think this is the happiest I've heard you in a very long time.

    And it doesn't hurt that you have a bunch of ski trips coming up in the next 3 months! Have fun!
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