An update from Pearce and Debbie Quesenberry



Pearce QuesenberryThis is Debbie Quesenberry. Our daughter Pearce was on Stand Up To Cancer. Just thought I would give you an update and maybe you can pass it along to everyone else involved with SU2C.

Pearce completed her fourth and final treatment in early October. Her last round of chemo was horrible; Pearce was terribly ill. After completing treatment, Pearce had an MRI. That MRI showed a new area of concern. Needless to say, we were terribly upset. The doctors told us if the area of concern did turn out to be another tumor, they would not treat it. We spent the next three weeks in a complete panic waiting for the next MRI.

Pearce had the MRI on November 11th. The doctors called yesterday to tell us her MRI was clear and the area of concern was gone! Pearce Quesenberry has completed treatment and is NED: No Evidence of Disease.

We can't wait to come back next year as SURVIVORS from this horrible monster. We are having a party for Pearce -- we are celebrating her "Kicking Cancer's Butt!"

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Hi, I'm Pearce Q. I participated in the Stand Up To Cancer event in September. It was so inspirational to see all the survivors. I had gone through 31 radiation treatments and four rounds of aggressive chemo. When I heard stories about survivors' journeys it made me feel good. It gave me strength to push through all the hard times.

I would like to thank everyone who donated and everyone who made this event possible. I gained so much hope when I found out how many people had donated. I know that one day cancer will be nothing and no one will ever have to suffer again. I had a great time and can't wait to come back next year as a survivor.

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Posted by leane | January 1, 2009 4:19 PM

That is wonderful news! I had brain surgery in April to remove a cancerous tumor. I know too well what it is like to have mri's. My doctor said all looks good though! God Bless you!

Posted by Teresa Gutierrez | December 20, 2008 8:05 PM

I am so ecstatic to hear about NED!!!!!way to go! beat this Big c all the way my dear! iam praying for you! have a wonderful christmas!!!!

Cheers,

Teresa

Posted by Eileen Cavanaugh | December 19, 2008 5:30 PM

What wonderful news for you and your family. I always thank God for the health of my 2 daughters because cancer can strike anyone at anytime. God bless you for your courage and strength to face all that you had to endure.

Posted by Lewis Quesenberry | December 19, 2008 5:48 AM

Pearce, I'm glad to hear this news, i thank god for healing you us Quesenberrys are tough.

Posted by mikemckeny | December 18, 2008 4:37 PM

Hello Miss Pearce,
I just saw the update on CBS News this evening (12/18/08) regarding the wonderful news that you're now cancer free! I am so very, very happy for you, your mother, father and family. I can't begin to tell you how your courage, and most of all, your strength have touched me. My father is currently battling cancer and he too has that spark that you so beautifully express through your bright smile and positive attitude. You are an inspiration to us all. You are an extremely special girl and God has chosen you to show others, both sick and healthy that no matter how bad things are a positive attitude, courage and a smile can overcome anything. I wish you all the best in your life and look forward to seeing you on Broadway someday! Keep smiling !!! Debbie I can't imagine how proud you are of Pearce. You must be an incredible mother and are so blessed to have a child like Pearce. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. God Bless.
Your new friend
Mike

Posted by Alyssa B. | December 18, 2008 4:07 PM

Hi! My Name is Alyssa! I think it's AMAZING how you made it through like you did! I am also 11 (almost!) I live in Louisiana! I am kinda shy so I don't have many friends. Because of that little setback, I am always open for options! I have Indetermanent Ulcerative Colidus and I am at risk for Crones disease. I have been through a lot but it is nothing compared to what you must have gone through! Bye!!!!!!!!

Posted by Patty | December 14, 2008 6:24 PM

Congraduations on NED,I also am NED(3Yrs.in Jan.). Mine was pancreatic cancer.I beat the odds too!!Good Luck with your MRI in the future.

Posted by My An Williams | December 13, 2008 4:17 PM

What a blessing? Congratulations on NED. I am currently doing treatments for my lung cancer & were doing radiation for my brain lesions. Thank you for sharing your story on national (international too)TV. You are so young but so mature & strong. Deb, you did such an awesome job raising Pearce. Again, congratulations to both of you. We need to keep on praying until everyone is NED.

Posted by Chelsea Lee | December 12, 2008 2:56 PM

You and your mother are extremely strong willed people. I'm so happy you made it threw this Pearce. It's great you guys never gave up even when trying was the hardest thing to do. Good luck With the Rest of your life. Live it Happily!!

Posted by Bonnie Carrere | December 12, 2008 2:53 PM

Pearce and Deb, It was so nice to see you both on Sunday. Pearce it was an honor to meet you. My son, Joshua, was a little shy. That night at bed time he said, "hey mom let's say a prayer for Pearce to stay all better." He ate four pancakes. Praise God for your NED diagnosis. I'm so sorry about "Tink." You and your extended families have had to endure more than most of us could ever imagine. All of you are truly "HEROS" and could show us "Old folks" how to be brave. Thank You for your Faith, courage, patience and long suffering. Everything you and your family has gone through is so un-imaginable and insprirational. Deb & Andy.. God bless you and yours. Thank God for miracles... Pearce is one of them...but you already know that. All my love and prayers, Bonnie

Posted by Candee Lee | December 12, 2008 2:26 PM

CONGRATULATIONS ON THE BEST NEWS EVER! WHAT A GREAT WAY TO CELEBRATE THE LORD JESUS BIRTHDAY.
MERRY CHRISTMAS.I 2 AM FIGHTING CANCER I HAVE NOT YET GOT THE GREAT NEWS YOU GOT BUT THERE IS ALWAYS MORE TIME FOR THAT. I TOO KNOW HOW MUCH YOU ARE GOING THROUGH OR SHOULD I SAY WENT THROUGH... BECAUSE I PRAY YOU WONT HAVE TO ANYMORE YOUR ON YOUR WAY TO SUCCESS. KEEP THE COURAGE~STRENGTH~FAITH. I AM VERY PROUD OF YOU!
I DO BELIEVE ALL THESE DOCTORS AND ORGANIZATIONS ARE DOING THE VERY BEST THEY CAN TO FIGHT THIS DESEASE LETS JUST KEEP THE HAPPY THOUGHTS THAT SOMEDAY WE WILL ALL LIVE A BEAUTIFUL LIFE AFTER CANCER! TAKE GOOD CARE OF YOURSELF EAT GOOD FOOD AND STAY HAPPY! YOUR FELLOW FIGHTER CANDEE LEE

Posted by Heather | December 12, 2008 7:32 AM

You are a survivor and will always be one! Have fun at your party and have a wonderful holiday with your family!
Thank you for being so brave and showing others "yes, I will survive".

Posted by Sherry Will | December 12, 2008 6:37 AM

So glad to hear you are NED! I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. Can;t wait to see you next year still NEd, and still kicking cancers BUTT!!!

Posted by Jenny | December 12, 2008 6:10 AM

I so happy to hear that you are ok we are always going to fight cause we are going to beat cancer.
always in my prayer.

Posted by marty jensen | December 11, 2008 7:14 PM

PRAISE THE LORD !THAT IS FANTASTIC ! YOUR TESTIMONY WILL BESS OTHERS ! MERRY CHRISTMAS AND GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY !

Posted by Sandy | December 11, 2008 5:27 PM

So happy to hear that you are kicking cancer's butt. I am a 12 year lung cancer survivor that now leads a very healthy life style. I kicked cancer's butt too. God bless you!

Posted by Bev Gonzales | December 11, 2008 5:25 PM

Hi! We are from Anchorage Alaska and my 13 year old daughter also went through 8 months of chemo and 6 weeks of radiation for cancer in 2006. I am so happy to hear you are so strong. Alicia is still cancer free and we are happy. I know how hard it is to walk through the days when you fight this and I am one who is celebrating health with you. You are and your family are close to my heart.
Bev

Posted by Gail | December 11, 2008 4:04 PM

Dear Pearce and Debbie,
What great news. So glad you kicked cancer in the butt! I also donated to SU2C. I had a basil cell carcenoma on the tip of my nose and after having it removed I had to wait to see if they got it all and they did. My prayers were answered. I pray for all the cancer patients and hope some day they will all be ned.
I know you and your family will have a very Merry Christmas and I wish a Healthy and Happy New Year to all of you God Bless You Gail

Posted by Phillipa Erceg | December 11, 2008 3:59 PM

Hi my name is phillipa erceg i am from new zealand and it is awesome to hear that you have 'kicked cancer in the butt' my 4yr old has leukaemia and has one more year of treatment left which she has chemotherapy once a month and i know that she is 'kicking cancer in the butt' just like you.You look like such a beautiful girl and you know what alot of children that i met battling with cancer always have a strong beautiful smile like yours. Our prayers with you and your family and to others of this horrible disease.

Posted by Renee Frugoli | December 11, 2008 3:56 PM

CONGRADULATIONS ENJOY THAT GOOD FEEL !!!! My daughter Felicia also battled cancer from December 10,2007 to August 20,2008. She had a wilms tumor stage 5 and at the end they thought they saw something on her lung ,also turned out to be nothing. Felicia also was treated at CHOP but we were in isolation during our stay so we never got to met you. I hope you enjoy your party and your holidays. Maybe someday we will met. To find out more about Felicia you can visit www.caringbridge.org/visit/felicia.
Love,
Renee and cancer free Felicia

Posted by AnnMarie Rubertello | December 11, 2008 2:54 PM

Hi Debbie & Pearce!!

God does answer prayers!! Congratulations on NED Pearce!! You go girl!!
I am also a cancer survivor (cervical adenocarcinoma). I had never heard of the HPV virus before my dx in November 2004, now it's all over the TV for the vaccinations!!
I was pregnant with my son and my cancer was undetected until he was 18 months old. He was a c-section baby.
People can have their own opinions and beliefs but at 34 I knew God had a plan for me.
I have learned so much in the last 4 years. Cancer does not define who I am it only allowed me to reveal the person I was capable of becoming...

congratulations and enjoy your party!!
celebrate life...

May your days be filled with hope, your heart with love and your spirit overflow with joy...

The Rubertello Family, NY

Posted by Leanne | December 11, 2008 2:04 PM

Hi Sweetie,

What type of cancer did you have, if you don't mind me asking. My 26 year old daughter had Ewings Sarcoma.
Bless your heart--what great news.

Posted by BOBE | December 11, 2008 2:00 PM

DEAR PEARCE,
I AM SO GLAD TO HEAR YOU ARE DOING GOOD. MY LOVE AND PRAYS GO OUT TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. STAY STRONGE AND YOU WILL BEAT THIS HORRIBLE DISEASE.
NEXT YEAR YOU WILL BE A BEAUTIFUL SPOKES PERSON FOR SU4C AND I WILL BE WATCHING.
MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY AND HEALTHY NEW YEAR
2009 WILL BE A GREAT YEAR FOR YOU, I JUST KNOW IT.

LOVE BOBE

Posted by Cynthia Rubin | December 11, 2008 1:35 PM

I'm so very happy for you, Pearce! I donated to "Stand up to Cancer" in honor of my nephew, Dustin, who had a rare kidney cancer 61/4 years ago. He, also, underwent extensive radiation and chemo treatments for 6 months. He was less than 2 years old; he is now 8 and thriving! He is in gifted classes! I am hoping you will do as well as he has! I will pray for your continuing progress and good health, as I do for Dustin! Love and best wishes, Cynthia

Posted by maureen slater | December 11, 2008 1:31 PM

Please pray for my friend Julie.

Thank you

Posted by Bret Galey | December 11, 2008 1:11 PM

Congrats Pearce! Keep up the great progress! You're on your way now. I also was donated financially what I could for this event. So I am happy to hear the news! By happenstance, I know of a Tim Quesenberry, but not sure if that's your dad or any relative. I went to Messiah College for awhile and got to become friends with Tim, even as we played hoops together. If no relation whatsoever, please forgive the notation. In any event, very thankful you are NED! Continued thoughts and prayers for you!

Posted by Raymond Dziolowski | December 11, 2008 1:03 PM

Congratulations...I'm also a cancer survivor.I had prostate cancer back in 2007. God has answered our prayers. This is a great Christmas gift from God. Congratulations again and God bless.

Posted by Jai Powell | December 11, 2008 12:55 PM

What bravery. You are an inspiration. God Bless you everyday and may your future bring you everything that a beautiful and loving girl deserves.

Posted by June Martin | December 11, 2008 12:54 PM

We all look forward to seeing you next year at the Stand Up to Cancer event. It was very moving and I am so happy for you. Keep a smile on your face.

Posted by Nancy | December 11, 2008 12:49 PM

Praise God!!!!!!!!! You incourage me because a friend of mine is fighting cancer.

Posted by Shelley | December 11, 2008 12:48 PM

Pearce, you are the bravest person I know. So glad this Christmas will be a very happy one for you and your loved ones. Have a wonderful holiday season.

Posted by Betsy R. Stevens | December 11, 2008 12:46 PM

Hi Pearce, May God Bless You and keep you free from cancer always...

May you have one of the Merriest Christmases ever!!!

Posted by Judy | December 11, 2008 12:41 PM

Pearce, Americans stand up and donate to cancer research so we can receive word that wonderful people like you are recovering and healing.

God bless you, Pearce. The Holy Spirit is with you.

Merry Christmas.

Judy

Posted by Michelle Sybert | December 11, 2008 12:23 PM

Congratulations!!! NED is the best news EVER!! I had Uterine Cancer and recieved my NED two and a half years ago!

I am so excited for you!

Posted by Fran | December 11, 2008 12:14 PM

I pray that we hear many from many more that their
cancer is gone. How wonderful to hear this. I Pray that is stay gone. Have a Merry Christmas
and a very Healthy New Year. God Bless

Posted by Nicole Tatro | December 11, 2008 12:03 PM

Hello Debbie & Pearce!!
First off, I am so happy to hear your wonderful news. I too, am a cancer survivor (dx 6 years ago in 2002 at age 28) and have been NED for almost 2 years now. It is the most wonderful feeling in the world to get the news of a clean scan. It's a feeling that no one else can even begin to understand unless they have been in our shoes. I am an avid cancer supporter and have been in the top 10 fundraisers for Komen for the last 5 years. I support your cause and my own, as I know we are both fighting for the same thing, our lives!

Debbie, I am also a mother of twin 3 year olds, my miracle children. As a mother, I can't begin to imagine watching my children, my flesh and blood going through what Pearce has so beautifully overcome. I wish you and your family strength, health and happiness, but most of all, time to enjoy it all. Because as you and I know all too well, all of those things are nothing without the gift of time.

Congratulations to you and your family. And I look forward to more wonderful updates about Pearce and her winning battle.

All our thoughts and prayers.
Nicole Tatro and Family in Reno, Nv

Posted by sharon | December 11, 2008 11:59 AM

Way to go, Pearce,
My prayers and thoughts are with you!

May God bless you on your recovery

The Fischer Family

Posted by Susan Paez | December 11, 2008 11:59 AM

I am so happy to hear that you are NED. When my niece goes in every few months to get her MRI(she had a brain tumor) we are so excited that we hear she has NED. That is the best word that you and and keep up the fight. Congrats.

Susan Paez

Posted by Emma Arevalo | December 11, 2008 11:49 AM

Pearce, I just read your update and I am so happy for you!!! Way to go Pearce! I know you will be back next year as a survivor sharing your story with so many other warriors. My husband was diagnosed with glioblastoma multiforme in April 2007 and he too is kicking cancer in the BUTT!!! HAVE A WONDERFUL CHRISTMAS AND A BLESSED NEW YEAR FULL OF HEALTH AND HAPPINESS:)

Visit our website at www.henrysbattle.org

Posted by Lynda | December 11, 2008 11:48 AM

I see these poor kids fighting so bravely. It sometimes breaks my heart. I saw what my husband went through with his cancer. The pain, being ill from the Chemo, hospital says because his white count was so low he almost didn't have one. But he kept going and thank God no now cancer, and the old is gone. So knowing what the young one go through they too are my hero's.

Posted by Elise | December 11, 2008 11:28 AM

I am so happy to see happy stories about survivors! My grandma has been battling with what started as breast cancer for over 20 years now. We are watching her crumble now. She's so weak. It breaks my heart seeing my grandma like this. She's such a strong woman though, it really makes me open my eyes. I pray that those affected by cancer, both young and old, keep fighting. For everyone who personally knows someone who is fighting cancer or has survived, we are blessed. These people are literally heroes. God bless them....

Posted by Marilyn Barnes | December 3, 2008 8:58 AM

"Sometimes I sit and think, 'Will this ever end? Will I ever be normal again?' I know that you are supposed to be positive and think good thoughts. I just don't think that being normal is in my stars. I feel so very blessed today to feel as good as I have! I got my hair done, went to eat, visited with my sis, and played a game with my mom! Every day I do feel stronger, but it scares me b/c I think am I going to go back to the same after I finiah all the radiation. I guess only God and time will tell."

My daughter wrote this three months before she died of Hodgkin's lymphoma. My once vibrant, ambitious daughter was now confined to a wheelchair and an oxygen tank. She had ben through chemo, radiation, surgeries, and two stem cell transplants. After three relapses, there was no chance of a cure. After battling HD for 3 1/2 years, Rachel died at home just 19 days after her 22nd birthday.

When you are deciding how to distribute your funds, please remember that, like my daughter, many children are diagnosed each year with cancer. And many of these children die. Funding is essential to the eradication of all childhood cancers,and SU2C can make a huge difference. Thanks so very much.


Posted by Jessica Rini | December 3, 2008 6:22 AM

I love the comment that you can't ask "cancer patients to have patience". So true but I think that can be expanded on.. You can't ask Pediatric Cancer Patient's and their PARENTS to have patience! It's not that we don't care about other types of cancers, I know I've lost loved ones to several types. It's just that we simply cannot bear silently witness this horror show that is Childhood Cancer any longer. We are speaking out for the kids because they need us to.

Historically Childhood Cancer gets a minuscule cut of the funding, yet so often our beautiful bald children are featured to pull at the heart strings and open pocket books. We ask only that if your going to feature our children please give them an equitable cut of the funds raised, meaning more than the measly 3% or so that ACS or NCI considers sufficient for researching ALL MAJOR 12 types of childhood cancers combined. Sweet Julian was featured on SU2C, his picture was up as Forrest Whitaker read his mom Miriam's words from the day JuJu left us. He died at 4 years old from a Pediatric Brain Tumor called Medulloblastoma. Peirce, another young Medulloblastoma patient was featured as well.

I ask you this. How much of the $100M raised by SU2C will go toward Medulloblastoma research? How about Neuroblastoma? Rhabdomyosarcoma? Osteosarcoma? I could go on and on with the list of pediatric cancers that are COMPLETELY different than adult cancers and need their own research but I won't as I'm sure your Blue Ribbon Panel is aware of the multitude of cancers affecting our precious children. I beg you please, do not slap the Childhood Cancer Community in the face by ignoring us as other organizations have in the past when it comes time to distribute the funds.

Posted by Kerri Lynn | December 2, 2008 9:55 AM

Congrats Pearce. I myself am a cancer survivor. I had retinoblastoma when i was real little. I held on and fought a long battle but today at 18 i am living a happy and enjoyable life, one that i am so very proud of. It was a real battle and i love sharing the hope with others. Cancer is tough and everyone needs to know that there are plenty of people who are standing behind you and understanding what you go through during a battle like cancer. There was many people who helped me through my hardships and i can't thank them enough. God bless all.

Kerri Lynn

Posted by Robert Miles | November 28, 2008 4:21 PM

Are you doing enough to help childhood cancers, since those victims have more of their lives to lose?

Also, are you aware of these three sites that let people run programs in the background on their computers to help cancer research in general?

The cancer project at a large site with a number of other projects:
http://www.worldcommunitygrid.org/

A medium sized project, currently with enough problems that you might want to wait until they have a version of minirosetta newer than 1.40 before participating:
http://boinc.bakerlab.org/rosetta/

A small project, possibly going slow while they recover from a nearby hurricane:
http://cels-at-home-dev.dyndns.org/cels/

I'm currently using my computer to help all three of these projects. I spent about $50 on the extra RAM memory needed to do this without slowing down my other computer programs, and the extra amount of electricity used is less than 50 cents a day.

However, I believe that the US has some kind of legal restrictions on running such programs on the same computers as are used to store patients' records.

On a side topic, your method for posting these comments seems to be using a clock and calendar that are several hours and a few days off.

Posted by Vanessa Bisson | November 26, 2008 7:18 AM

I am too in NED.... 5 months now!!
I am so excited for you! I had a form of lymphoma that isnt meant for someone in their 30s so they werent sure how Id beat it.. and I did
WAY TO GO@@

Posted by AJs Dad | November 26, 2008 5:38 AM

Well, you can call me selfish if you like. Honestly, I do not care. Since January 5, 2008, the day my son, my best friend, my future, left, I have devoted thousands of hours to raising awareness of childhood cancer, along with so many others. I can not change the outcome we had. But if we can help to change the outcome for one child, one family, I will have succeeded. Not for me. For them.


I am sorry the world is not idealistic. That it does not consider all cancers equally. Again, I truly hope that SU2C IS focused on basic research and evaluates all cancers. But history has shown that those with the loudest voices attract the most attention and funding. So, until I see that changing, I will not stop. I don't think you would consider Nancy Brinker selfish, yet she focuses on breast cancer. I don't think you would consider Lance Armstrong selfish, yet he focuses on young adults.


So, thanks for your thoughts. I truly hope we reach a day when people are as tired of hearing PAC2 as they are pink ribbons and Livestrong. Actually, I might even look to the sky and smile again....


AJs Dad
Founder PAC2
CureChildhoodCancer.ning.com

Posted by dari mcmanus | November 26, 2008 4:59 AM

KICK THAT CANCERS HINEY BUTT!!!

thank you for this update, and representing childhood cancer!

NED rocks!!


http://curechildhoodcancer.ning.com/

Posted by Stephanie Cerqua | November 25, 2008 7:41 PM

WHO AM I?
My name is Stephanie. Age 22, job-less college graduate from Michigan, working on a second degree in pediatric nursing.

WHY AM I WRITING?
For everyone with cancer. For my uncle who passed away today with lung cancer, for my grandma who survived breast cancer, for my best friend from childhood who battled wilms tumor, and for hundreds of children I have personally come to meet who are facing cancer.

WHAT DO I WANT YOU TO DO?
Treat every person with cancer, from birth to death, equally. Regardless of age, regardless of diagnosis, and regardless of prognosis. These funds should be split up evenly among every type of cancer.

I am not going to sit here and say "give all your money to children with cancer" (although I'd like to) but I am asking that you allocate the funds equally and appropriately. Please do not act in a way to gain a reputation like certain associations who "claim" to be fair and say that they allocate funds evenly (ACS gives LESS than 3% of funds to childhood cancer...is that fair??) when they really don't. When dividing up the funds, I ask you to consider the children mentioned on the SU2C program, as well as the thousands more that are battling this horrible disease. Consider the lack of treatments for these children and the pool of side effects they will suffer from, if they are able to survive the cancer. Lastly, I ask for you to include these children as recipients of a portion of the funding, and hopefully more than 3% like I mentioned above. Thank you for your dedication on SU2C to the children with cancer. It was truly touching. With your help, we CAN find a cure and we can save lives, both young and old.

Posted by Jessica Rini | November 25, 2008 6:44 PM

Congrats on NED! I agree, a party is certainly in order :)
Love & HOPE,
Jess, Andrew's Mom
www.caringbridge.org/visit/andrewcruise
http://curechildhoodcancer.ning.com/

Posted by Debbie Evans | November 25, 2008 5:09 PM

Pearce and Deb,
I celebrate knowing you are NED! Wishing you all the best. Prayers remain with you, asking now for new miracles to open in your life. Love, The Evans

Posted by Heather Waymire | November 25, 2008 2:36 PM

Selfish? Oh yeah. Remember Cabbage Patch kids in the 80's? The fights to be able to see that look Christmas morning on YOUR child's face? I just want to see ANY look on my child's face, this Christmas, the next and the next. You better believe I'm throwing elbows. My friends think I'm the hippy love-fest type, but when it comes to my son's life, I am not. All life IS precious. My mother has had breast cancer twice- she'd have given every cent that ever went into breast cancer research and died to ensure my son's life. Did you say plenty of money? Do you have any idea how little money pediatric cancer receives? The funding is ridiculous. Especially when so many fundraising agencies will gladly feature one of our sweet little baldies to get some dough. Don't be naive. There is a reason Nixon declared WAR on cancer. If money were endless- we'd link arms and dance the yellow brick road. It ain't.

Posted by Anonymous | November 25, 2008 2:16 PM

Congrats for KICKING CANCERS BUTT!!!!!!!

Kathi
www.curechildhoodcancer.ning.com

Posted by James Perry | November 25, 2008 1:06 PM

Way to go Pearce, hope the cancer monster never bothers you again :) My son too is being treated. He has been through 31 rounds of Radiation and has had 2 of the high dose chemo rounds. He did develepe a fungus infection after the second round and had quite a battle with it. He wont be getting the last two rounds though, they decided to stop now. He should get to come home is 4 or 5 weeks though. I am truely sorry for what you and my son Dustin have been though and I hope neither of you have to ever go through it again. Would be nice if no kid ever had to again.

Jim Perry/ Dustins Dad
https://www.caringbridge.org/visit/dustinperry

member of PAC2
http://curechildhoodcancer.ning.com/

Posted by another cancer kid parent | November 25, 2008 11:48 AM

So happy for Pearce. Many more out there.

pudding-proof-pudding

Posted by AJs Dad | November 25, 2008 10:11 AM

Congratulations Pearce! Thank you for representing so many other children fighting! I am so happy that the latest MRI shows NED.

AJs Dad
PAC2
curechildhoodcancer.ning.com

Posted by Jeff H. | November 25, 2008 9:20 AM

Congratulations, Pearce! I'm so proud of you and your mother. I'm also a cancer survivor; I had a very aggressive brain tumor when I was 15, but just like you I gave it the boot and told it to never come back. What is so wonderful about closing the door to cancer is that it opens up a whole new world of possibilities. You learn so much from your experience -- how wonderful it is to be alive, the beauty of love, the things that matter to you most in life, the value of friendship, and much, much more. Take your new knowledge and fly with it: you're unstoppable, and you can do anything.

By the way, I'm 37 now, and the past 22 years have been pretty cool. I'm looking forward to the next couple hundred!

Posted by Mary Wright | November 25, 2008 7:36 AM

I personally know Pearce and Deb. They are truly an inspiration to me and alot of other people. I am so proud of the Quesenberry family for being so tough through all of this. Love you guys

Posted by Anonymous | November 25, 2008 4:28 AM

To contribute to Pearce's Party "Pearce kicked Cancers butt"
go to chipin.com and search for Pearce Q Party

Posted by SJ Patrick | November 24, 2008 10:20 PM

I am truly excited by the collaborative nature of the project and the bench to bedside emphasis.
At the end of the funding period asking the funders to have a solution - does that mean ready for a phase I clinical trial? If so, the clinical trial process and ways of measuring success ie tumor shrinkage vs vaccines and targeted that work with little disease volume to measure - (new treatments need new measurements) has to be changed.
I also think your constituents need to know that the clinical trial is a lengthy one to get to phase III ( 10*years) and approval. It is plagued by accrual problems - getting enough pts -and the fact that only 14 states mandate clinical trial coverage for adults whereas all children have access to clinical trials. Less than 3 % of adult cancer pts are enrolled in trials.
So when you say emphasis on having a new direction at the end of a funding period is great, you will still have to find a way to speed up the clinical trial process to get treatments and new prevention tools to patients faster.
We desperately need more funding and more outside the box scientific thinking, thank you for that; but we also need new thinking about the process of truly getting from bench to the bedside to the market much faster.

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