kbienapfl's Cancer Blog

July 7, 2008

It's Working!!!!

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I am in the final week of the four week trial here at Cancer Treatment Centers of America in Zion. Have you heard? We have reason to celebrate!

Last week I was experiencing rather extensive back pain and spasms. The doctors wanted to run a CT to rule out a few of their concerns. Although the CT did not give answers as to my back pain, the scans did show tumor reduction! I received the great news right before leaving for the 4th of July holiday. We’re all extremely happy around here.

Dr. Stephenson sat with me this morning and explained that the largest and fastest growing tumor in my right lung is showing great response to the Vitamin C infusion. In his words, the tumor is showing necrosis. Basically, the tumor is dying from the inside and any blood supply is quickly being cut off due to the Vitamin C.

We are still working out the ‘what next’ details. They have invited me back for the next phase of the study. They would like me to take a month off. At that time, if there is not significant change in tumor growth, I will be a guinea pig for another four week experiment. Seems worth it to me!

Isn’t that some of the best and most incredible news you have heard from me in a long, long time? My big tumor is dying!

Blessings to all of you. You have played a HUGE role in this and deserve your own congratulations and celebration!

Oh….and I think I figured out the back pain. Please don’t refer to me as the Princess and the Pea or Goldilocks….. The bed that I have been sleeping on is too soft.

Posted on July 7, 2008 at 12:42:12 PM by Kathy Bienapfl ( It's Working!!!!, 9 comments)

That is incredible. Great News!
Donna

Posted on July 7, 2008 at 12:46:26 PM by stage4

That is so fantastic! What great news. I am so happy for you and glad to hear about those results. What a great gift for the 4th of July.

Posted on July 7, 2008 at 12:49:45 PM by jill

Really kind of a miracle I would say! Most curious about the Vitamin C treatment that you are on. I want to show your letter to my Oncologist just because I like talking to him about various cancers. Is there a technical name for the trial and treatment? There is always a need to share such good news.
Hope you July 4th was a real celebration.
Weezie

Posted on July 7, 2008 at 1:11:03 PM by weezie

Happy Joy Happy Joy.
That is the BEST News!

Love coming your way!

Sherri

Posted on July 7, 2008 at 3:31:50 PM by karlak

YIPEE Kathy, just what many of us have been praying for! Lily

Posted on July 7, 2008 at 4:40:23 PM by stargazerlily17

That is incredible! YEAH!

Posted on July 7, 2008 at 6:14:19 PM by littleprincess

Extraordinary! Let us know the details as they progress. Your success gives hope to so many. = )

Posted on July 7, 2008 at 7:26:46 PM by gaile

That is great news! I hope you had a nice 4th and I hope to see you soon!

Posted on July 8, 2008 at 10:18:34 AM by Brian Aagaard (unverified)

THANK GOD ! I am soooooooooo happy to hear such GOOD NEWS. It gives us all hope for the future. My love, thoughts and prayers will continue to be with you.
Love and hugs,
Joyce

Posted on July 8, 2008 at 3:25:39 PM by joyce