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All we get is good news these days. Tumor marker levels (CA 19-9, specifically) continue to decrease. I've read a few studies related to the use of marker levels to measure the effectiveness of treatment. "A fall in tumor marker level was significantly associated with survival of the patients" and is "an early predictor of long-term survival in patients treated with systemic chemotherapy" to quote two of the studies. All involved with leisa's treatment are tickled pink. We are cautiously really happy.
Leisa's CA 19-9 markers went from around 46 to 38 over the past two weeks. I have seen marker levels in the 800's is some studies. 34 is in the normal range but we were warned that reaching the normal range does not mean tumors are gone.
Leisa was infused today so the next week will be slow and tired.
Thanks for all the meals. Thanks for all the prayers. Thanks for being great friends.
Much love to all.
Jeff
All we get is good news these days. Tumor marker levels (CA 19-9, specifically) continue to decrease. I've read a few studies related to the use of marker levels to measure the effectiveness of treatment. "A fall in tumor marker level was significantly associated with survival of the patients" and is "an early predictor of long-term survival in patients treated with systemic chemotherapy" to quote two of the studies. All involved with leisa's treatment are tickled pink. We are cautiously really happy.
Leisa's CA 19-9 markers went from around 46 to 38 over the past two weeks. I have seen marker levels in the 800's is some studies. 34 is in the normal range but we were warned that reaching the normal range does not mean tumors are gone.
Leisa was infused today so the next week will be slow and tired.
Thanks for all the meals. Thanks for all the prayers. Thanks for being great friends.
Much love to all.
Jeff
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