Loocie's Sarcoma Journey Thoughts, Feelings & Snippets.
It is a go with my sarcoma treatment. It begins on Tuesday February 18, 2014. I have met all the criteria to participate in phase two of a clinical trial. The medication is being used to target sarcomas that do not respond toother treatments. It is believed that the drug works by blocking certain enzymes called Aurora A from working. These enzymes are needed for cells to divide - including cancer cells. The actual name of the study drug is not given, but the results from Phase One of the study were promising. It also works by stopping the growth of new blood vessels which would provide the tumour with nutrients for it or them to grow. It is believed that by blocking Aurora A enzymes from working and stopping new blood vessels from growing, the tumours may stop growing or even better, they may shrink.
So my dear friends, I am keeping the faith (along with the occasional outburst of angst) that I will have positive results. Over the course of time, I will share updates & my experiences as I embark on another journey. I would like to expressive my gratitude to all of you fine people for wishing me well with messages of support and encouragement.
So, it seems that I am at *it* once again,
If only it were as simple as a flush down the drain,
I am armed with vigour & I am topped up with vim,
My approach is proper & I'll try to be prim,
You've made me sad & you've made uncertainty loom far too large,
Time to get high & mighty, cause I'm ready to charge!
