The beginning is near, YES!!!!!

[Wassup]

I finally get to see the Dr.s @ Cedars (Liver transplant/Hep. studies dept.)  I see my GI's NP on 2-27 and on 2-28 I go to Cedars @ 8:00 A.M. I can hardly wait.  I get my BT results on 2-27, and find out if I'm a candidate for the Protease study.  I said I wasn't happy about having to wait til their study starts in late summer, but he said come in and we'll see what we can do.  I'm not getting my hopes up TOO much.  I've been disappointed every month for the last year now, so I don't elude myself thinking that 'next visit, I'll start tx' anymore.  So, if everyone crosses their fingers for me at 8; AM on the 28th, I just might get a start date.  Thanks for listening. You folks are sooo great. Anxiously, Ant B  P.S. Hugs, fellow Heppers

[Deb_c430]

have you thought about irvine? I dunno if they have a study or not.  Mikkie is going there, i think....

fingers and toes will be crossed for you!  

Hugs Ant B, your the sweetest!

[charm27]

Wish you lots of good luck with your doctors visit. We are all plugging for you.
Charm27

[Trish77]

I don't know what I was thinking...my study isn't a protease inhibitor..it's polymerase.  Just had to fix that.

[Wassup]

This is how my mind works, (when it's working, that is): I am thinking that the same person who invented the word 'cirrhosis', also invented the word 'hemorrhage'. Both words have and extra 'R', that changes nothing in the pronounciation. And then there's that 'H'.  I'am also wondering why he threw that in there too. Probably the same reason as the guy who made up 'why and 'who'.  Help, I think I have a word fetish.   Smiling sheepishly, Ant B

[Wassup]

Trish, I'll let ya know on the 28th, (I hope). Forsee.,  The Cedars I'm going to is in West L.A., Ca. (is that the one you go to) ? Since you mentioned movie stars, I'm assuming 'yes'! Trish, I'll ask my 'Study Guy', Martin, about your 'R1626 Phase II. I'll be sure to keep everyone 'posted' re; my tx, As soon as I know anything.  As far as getting in the Hosp.(while V.I.P.'s are in there, I don't care. Unless, of course, I have to use the restroom, or I'm  or having an asthma attack.  I've never understood wild fans tearing shirts off, bugging stars in restaurants, etc. etc.. I'll bet their poop stinks too.  

[Trish77]

I'm waiting to hear on getting into a protease trial as well...mine's the R1626 Phase II trial.  Which one are you aiming for?  Good luck with all that!! Will look forward to the updates as you go.

Trish