Super interesting article

[Howzit]

forbes.com/sites/victoriafo...

[Hidden]

Hi,

Thanks for sharing. Is this talking about Judy Perkins? She's the only lady with metastatic breast cancer I have heard of who has been cured.

Sophie x

[Howzit in reply to Hidden]

Just google Judy Perkins & it does sound like her x

[Hidden in reply to Howzit]

That makes sense! Judy's story gives us all hope. x

[Zebra2018]

Interesting article. Thank you for sharing

Sima

[kduck]

Yes it is judy perkins, this article is from last year. It's funny how they cured just this one lady but never cured anyone else. It's as if they do not know how they cured her, why not cure us all? I pray that a cure is around the corner or better treatments I have 2 young childre that I am going to watch grow up!

[Toomanyquestions in reply to kduck]

Me too. How old are yours? Do they know you are ill? X

[kduck in reply to Toomanyquestions]

I have a 13 yr old and 8 yr old. I told them I have breast cancer and nothing more. I think they are 2 young at the moment, plus my doc tells me in going to be around to raise and take care of them. How old are yours? Do they know you have a chronic illness?

[Toomanyquestions in reply to kduck]

Mine are 5 & 8. I have been really ill, in bed for months. Had to have both femurs pinned so have been in a wheelchair. I haven’t told them all the details. I’m beginning to be able to walk again. It’s weird because I’m getting so much better, why can’t it be permanent? So unfair. Are you able to do normal family things? Do you cook for them etc? We tried a family day yesterday and I just felt incredibly sad because I’m not the funny bouncy mummy that I used to be X

[kduck in reply to Toomanyquestions]

I have bone mets only, trust me it's going to be awhile before u feel almost like normal. Yes I still cook, clean, take kids out and work. I do get tired but I'll stop and rest and get bck to what I was doing. I dnt play with the kids like they want me to, but I do what I can. Treatments are getting better and you will feel good, then it will get better. I pray that a cure is around the corner or better treatments. DON'T give up!!

[Toomanyquestions in reply to kduck]

How long since you were diagnosed?

[Toomanyquestions in reply to kduck]

Sorry for brief answer I’m having a meltdown x

[kduck in reply to Toomanyquestions]

It's ok and very normal. I got dx Nov 2017

[Toomanyquestions in reply to kduck]

I was November 18. I am so depressed. We’re you to start with? X

[kduck in reply to Toomanyquestions]

You are going to be depressed for months maybe years, just remember your still alive you hv 2 children who need you. Things will get better but it is going to take time. I still hv a lot of pain but I try to work through it. There are some wonderful people on this sight, take time and read so post from years ago and see how far they have came. Your battle is not over it has just began, be strong and hold on better days are coming

[kduck in reply to Toomanyquestions]

I cried almost every single day and to be honest I still cry from time to time. I get my strength from the lord. I pray every day, every night, every moment I can. God bless you

[GollyG]

Thanks, I'm going to ask about it when see onc in clinic on Wed - will feed back anything enlightening!

[Barbteeth]

Hi there

From what I’ve gathered..breast cancer isn’t very suitable for immunotherapy treatment..it’s more for colon cancer

One success story doesn’t give me much hope

Sorry being negative here

Barb xx

[Hidden in reply to Barbteeth]

Hi Barb,

I have asked about immunotherapy and I was told that it is more suitable for breast cancer patients who are triple negative. So for those of us who are ER+, this is not an option at this time.

Sophie x

[Barbteeth in reply to Hidden]

I think that must be what I read...knew it wasn’t for me but at least the triple negative ladies may benefit..so it is for some breast cancers st least

Barb xx

[Hidden in reply to Barbteeth]

Hi Barb,

Yes, it's pretty limited at this time and is not a standard breast cancer treatment. But there is still reason for the rest of us to hope. Remember when we had that live discussion recently? Dr. Teplinsky mentioned PI3K as a future treatment for ER+ breast cancer.

Sophie x

[SeattleMom]

Thanks for sharing! So interesting to read. 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[diamags]

I understand that others in her treatment group died. Why? That's a very, very important question that has to be sorted out before they use this as a therapy. Also, I couldn't read the whole article, but what would make her prognosis different than NED?

[Hidden in reply to diamags]

You might find this interesting. It's an article I read a while ago about Judy Perkins:

bbc.co.uk/news/health-44338276

Sophie x

[diamags in reply to Hidden]

I do hope and pray they can figure this out. Research does seem to be moving at amazing speeds.

[Hidden]

Hi Sandra,

Yes, that was my understanding too. It's great that Judy Perkins was cured, but so sad for all the others who did not benefit from it.

I am hopeful about future treatments coming along, so there is a lot to look forward to!

Sophie x

[Rhwright12]

I always say that the next 5 years will be a game changer! I think with lots of advancements things will be be so much better for us to treat this chronic disease! And I’m getting the patent on the phrase “I had cancer when cancer was deadly!” I’m pitching it to Shark Tank on T-shirt’s , coffee mugs and stuff...let me know if u want in...😀