THE WELCH COMPANY
440 Davis Court #1602
San Francisco, CA 94111-2496
415 781 5700
rodwelch@pacbell.net


S U M M A R Y


DIARY: February 22, 2007 08:30 AM Thursday; Rod Welch

Millie at UCSF 1st cycle 4th treatment Cetuximab for IBC relapse.

1...Summary/Objective
2...Clinic Examination Orientation Starting Treatment Cetuximab
3...IBC Spreads Left Arm IBC Intensity Subsides Conflicting Evidence
4...Breast Examination Likely IBC Progression Spreading Upper Left Arm
5...Coordination Plan Facilitate Collaboration UCSF Kaiser Common Care
6...Lymphedema Cellulitis Complications Playing Tennis
7...Measureable Disease Photographs IBC Rash Improving
8...IBC Rash Improved Measurable Disease Photographs Tape Measure
9...Side Effects Medicated After Weekly Examinations
............Benza Clin Clindamycin benzoyl peroxide gel
10...Blood Tests 1 Per Month on Cetuximab Performed at UCSF Saves Time Cost
11...INR 2.5 Pulmonary Embolism Coumadin Treatment Stable
12...Pulmonary Embolism Treatment Coumadin Stable INR 2.5
13...Infusion Clinic for Cetuximab Treatent
..........Taxotere Capecitabine
..........Cetuxiab Clinical Study
14...Nurses Notes...
15...Side Effects Consultation Pharmacist Heavy Chest Difficult Breathing
16...Schedule Weekly Treatments Continue on Thursdays
17...Blood Counts Good Dose Cetuximab Normal
....Anticoagulattion Therapy INR Low 2.5 PT Patient
18...ANC 1760 Well Above 1500 Criteria for Blood Counts Approve Treatment
19...CA 15-3 56 Fall from 68 Cancer Marker Test Pending
20...Preparation for Treatment Required One (1. Attempt to Connect Port
21...Blood Draws 7 Vials for Clinical Study Research
22...Benedryl Reduce Side Effects Cetuximab Chemotherapy Treatment
23...Cetuximab Full Dose Blood Counts on Targets Treatment 1 Hour
24...Vitals Show Patient Stable
25...Energy Normal Stable After Treatment Cetuximab Support Drugs

ACTION ITEMS.................. Click here to comment!

1...Jackie commented that UCSF needs a coordination plan to collaborate
2...How will considerations for lymphedema and cellulitis be submitted to
3...How does coordination occur to notify Kaiser of current medications,

CONTACTS 

SUBJECTS
Examination Treatment Cetuximab 4th Treatment 1st Cycle Chemotherapy

0603 -
0603 -    ..
0604 - Summary/Objective
0605 -
060501 - Follow up ref SDS D3 0000. ref SDS D0 0000.
060502 -
060503 - Examination of rash on upper left arm indicates more likely IBC rather
060504 - than cellulitis. ref SDS 0 B64F  Treatment for cellulitis was
060505 - continued as unharmful, if disease turns out to be IBC. ref SDS 0 IS5K
060506 - Jackie took photographs to get a baseline condition for measurable
060507 - disease to evaluate progression of IBC on the left arm. ref SDS 0 6T6M
060508 - Brigid verified that Millie plays tennis right handed in order to
060509 - avoid causing complications of lymphedema in the left arm causing
060510 - cellulitis. ref SDS 0 457F  Brigid wrote a prescription to treat
060511 - facial rash that is a side effect of cetuximab treatment for IBC.
060512 - ref SDS 0 FO66  After examination, went to Infusion Clinic and got the
060513 - 4th treatment of the 1st cycle on the clinical study for cetuximab.
060514 - ref SDS 0 1M6H
060515 -
060516 -
060517 -
060518 -
060520 -  ..
0606 -
0607 -
0608 - Progress
0609 -
060901 - Clinic Examination Orientation Starting Treatment Cetuximab
060902 -
060903 - Follow up ref SDS D3 407N, ref SDS D0 407N.
060904 -
060905 - Agenda...
060906 -
060907 -    1.  Breast examination IBC left arm........... ref SDS 0 FO6H
060908 -    2.  Measurable disease photographs............ ref SDS 0 6T6M
060909 -    3.  Side effects prescribe for face rash...... ref SDS 0 FO66
060910 -    4.  Infusion Clinic........................... ref SDS 0 1M6H
060911 -    5.  Side effects review....................... ref SDS 0 QU8K
060912 -
060913 -
060914 -
0610 -

SUBJECTS
Breast Examination Shows Improvement IBC Rash Left Right Breast Stom

1203 -
120401 -  ..
120402 - IBC Spreads Left Arm IBC Intensity Subsides Conflicting Evidence
120403 - Breast Examination Likely IBC Progression Spreading Upper Left Arm
120404 -
120405 - Follow up ref SDS D3 FO6H, ref SDS D0 FO6H.
120406 -
120407 - No examination was scheduled today, as planned on 070208 under the
120408 - clinical study protocol. ref SDS D0 IU5M
120410 -  ..
120411 - During examination at Kaiser on 070202 the primary care physician
120412 - observed a rash on Millie's upper left arm. ref SDS C8 6Q5N  On 070214
120413 - Millie notifed the doctor that the rash persisted, and asked about
120414 - renewal of prescription for treating cellulitis recurrence.
120415 - ref SDS D2 R66P  On 070215 Millie submitted a follow up notice to
120416 - Kaiser with a copy to UCSF. ref SDS D4 VW4R
120418 -  ..
120419 - Jackie notified Millie on 070216 that UCSF would examine the new rash
120420 - on the upper left during the meeting today. ref SDS D5 VE3K  The next
120421 - day, on 070217 Millie responded noting concern that new rash on the
120422 - arm could be expanding IBC, and asking for coordination to notify the
120423 - Infusion Clinic that treatment would be delayed today for an exigent
120424 - examination. ref SDS D6 BD6P
120426 -  ..
120427 - Today, Brigid examined the rash on the upper left arm.  This is a
120428 - solid, continuous rash with medium intensity, and irregular shape,
120429 - unlike cellulitis that covers the entire arm, reported on 061027.
120430 - ref SDS B1 WO6N
120432 -  ..
120433 - Brigid indicated that the rash looks and feels more like IBC, than
120434 - cellulitis.  This indicates that since 061204 cancer has spread
120435 - to...
120436 -
120437 -            right breast...................... 061204, ref SDS B7 AE5I
120438 -            stomach........................... 070130, ref SDS C5 M68J
120439 -            back.............................. 070130, ref SDS C5 M68J
120440 -            left arm.......................... 070202, ref SDS C8 6Q5N
120442 -  ..
120443 - IBC occurring on the left arm presents a major progression of disease
120444 - that may signal treatment with cetuximab alone is failing.  May relate
120445 - to Millie suffering severe Cellulitus treated in the Emergency Room at
120446 - Kaiser on 061027.  At that time, swelled lymphatics were observed
120447 - running from the area of IBC on the left chest up to the left
120448 - shoulder, perhaps providing a path for IBC infection. ref SDS B1 V79M
120450 -  ..
120451 - On the positive side, intensity of the IBC rash seems to be subsiding
120452 - on the left chest, and new areas of IBC seem relatively quiet.  UCSF
120453 - needs results for CA 15-3 tests in order to assess changing treatment
120454 - to increase effectiveness, per below. ref SDS 0 ER5O
120455 -
120456 -     [On 070228 Millie's letter to UCSF requests coordination with
120457 -     Kaiser to get 2 CA 15-3 cancer tests for evaluating rate of
120458 -     progression that determines when to change treatments to prevent
120459 -     disease from cascading out of control. ref SDS D9 LQ5X
120461 -      ..
120462 -     [On 070301 IBC progression to left arm, evident rise CA 15-3
120463 -     cancer marker presents prognosis of failed response to treatment,
120464 -     requiring increasing prescription from cetuximab alone to add
120465 -     carboplatin. ref SDS E0 OL5M
120467 -      ..
120468 -     [On 070524 CA 15-3 37 cancer marker rises 30% signals
120469 -     effectiveness of treatment with cetuximab alone may be
120470 -     ending; since IBC continues to subside, and CT tests
120471 -     shown no progression of disease, decided to continue
120472 -     with cetuximab alone now. ref SDS E8 357I
120473 -
120474 -
120475 -
120476 -
120477 -
1205 -

SUBJECTS
Coordination Plan Facilitate Collaboration UCSF Kaiser Medical Care

2203 -
220401 -  ..
220402 - Coordination Plan Facilitate Collaboration UCSF Kaiser Common Care
220403 -
220404 - Follow up ref SDS C8 RM4G, ref SDS C5 RM4G.
220405 -
220406 - Jackie commented that UCSF needs a coordination plan to collaborate
220407 - with Kaiser on dividing responsibilities for comprehensive care of the
220408 - many issues in Millie's case.  Complex patient history listed on
220409 - 070202 increases risk of overlooking problems and mistaking symptoms.
220410 - ref SDS C8 LU3J  The case study on 070130 showed requirements for
220411 - better coordination. ref SDS C5 4T5N
220413 -  ..
220414 - After the examination today, Millie went to the Infusion Clinic for
220415 - treatment.  Jackie took a few minutes to examine the record on
220416 - coordination.  She explained that access to the Internet is fast and
220417 - easy on the UCSF wireless network.  However, we were unable to make a
220418 - connection, so we used data on c15 to review scope. ref SDS 0 KL5G
220420 -               ..
220421 -              [On 070228 letter to UCSF requests draft of coordination
220422 -              plan for review during meeting on 070301. ref SDS D9 LQ6R
220424 -               ..
220425 -              [On 070301 there wasn't enough time to review draft
220426 -              coordination plan. ref SDS E0 HH7H
220428 -               ..
220429 -              [On 070301 UCSF asks patient to coordinate communications
220430 -              with Kaiser on integrated care and divided
220431 -              responsibilities. ref SDS E0 O67N
220433 -               ..
220434 -              [On 070308 coordination planning presents complex
220435 -              challenges that resist communication. ref SDS E0 O24J
220437 -               ..
220438 -              [On 070309 Arlette reports her schedule has changed, and
220439 -              she can no longer support coordination as done
220440 -              previously. ref SDS E5 VP4P
220442 -               ..
220443 -              [On 070517 Brigid discloses that coordinating divided
220444 -              responsibilities on referral projects is difficult; and
220445 -              that UCSF recommends limiting laboratory work rather than
220446 -              empowering labs to cross-check tests for accuracy.
220447 -              ref SDS E7 466H
220449 -               ..
220450 -              [On 070610 primary care physician advises channels of
220451 -              communication now established with UCSF for referral case
220452 -              management. ref SDS F2 GV9G
220454 -               ..
220455 -              [On 070719 got help for connecting to the UCSF wireless
220456 -              network to access the Internet and email. ref SDS F3 HT6F
220458 -               ..
220459 -              [On 080305 problems transmitting laboratory blood tests
220460 -              from UCSF and entering into Kaiser medical chart
220461 -              continues for the entire year. ref SDS F7 LS6O
220463 -               ..
220464 -              [On 080306 UCSF reports reliance on Kaiser for backup
220465 -              analysis to strengthen care for patient with complex
220466 -              patient history of compound medical problems. ref SDS F8
220467 -              JT3L
220468 -
220470 -  ..
220471 - Pending action items support Jackie's proposal for Kaiser and UCSF to
220472 - develop a referral coordination plan, per above, ref SDS 0 VK5N,
220473 - include...
220474 -
220475 -        1.  Kaiser primary care physician backup medical opinion for
220476 -            comprehensive cancer care by UCSF; and UCSF complements
220477 -            Kaiser team care case management of total patient care.
220478 -            How is progress and assessment at Kaiser on the full range
220479 -            of patient issues entered into UCSF medical chart for
220480 -            integrated analysis; similarly, how will UCSF focus on
220481 -            cancer treatment in the clinical trial be entered into
220482 -            Kaiser medical chart for consideration of implications on
220483 -            total patient care?
220485 -               ..
220486 -              [On 080305 primary care physician at Kaiser reported that
220487 -              new correspondence procedures at UCSF for secure email
220488 -              prevent timely efficient distribution of the record.  He
220489 -              could not figure out what buttons to press in order to
220490 -              accomplish anything.  Very frustrating, which discourages
220491 -              busy people from communicating. ref SDS F7 US6I
220493 -               ..
220494 -              [On 080306 UCSF reports reliance on Kaiser primary care
220495 -              physician for backup medical opinion. ref SDS F8 JT3L
220497 -             ..
220498 -        2.  Emergency treatment
220499 -
220500 -            On 070201 Jackie advised Millie to call UCSF for emergency
220501 -            treatment. ref SDS C7 407N
220503 -             ..
220504 -            On 070215 confusion coordination medications. ref SDS D4
220505 -            VW6U
220507 -             ..
220508 -            On 070216 Jackie confirmed Millie should call UCSF for
220509 -            emergency treatment. ref SDS D5 AM4N
220510 -
220511 -              [On 070228 scope coordination plan includes Emergency
220512 -              Care procedures at Kaiser. ref SDS D9 LR3V
220513 -
220514 -              [On 070607 questions on Emergency treatment occurred in
220515 -              connection with recurrent Cellulitis diagnosed at UCSF.
220516 -              ref SDS F0 8J5C
220518 -               ..
220519 -              [On 070608 Brigid initiated coordination with Kaiser by
220520 -              requesting contact information for communications.
220521 -              ref SDS F1 035H
220523 -               ..
220524 -              [On 070610 primary care physician at Kaiser reports
220525 -              communication channels are now open with UCSF, signaling
220526 -              progress toward coordination planning on referral
220527 -              projects. ref SDS F2 OG7F
220529 -             ..
220530 -            On 070217 Millie requested clarification of emergency
220531 -            procedures; presents issues to be addressed, ref SDS D6
220532 -            AM4N; notes emergencies cannot afforc complex procedures.
220533 -            ref SDS D6 BD8T
220535 -             ..
220536 -        3.  IBC expands to left arm. ref SDS 0 B64F
220538 -             ..
220539 -        4.  Lymphedema left arm may be at risk tennis. ref SDS 0 IS5K
220541 -             ..
220542 -        5.  CT test notify Kaiser when to order the test in time for
220543 -            UCSF requirements on the study; on 070202 primary care
220544 -            physician at Kaiser requested 1 month notice to order CT
220545 -            test that also checks for pulmonary embolism.
220547 -             ..
220548 -        6.  Current medications to avoid conflicts; for example today
220549 -            medication was prescribed for face rash side effects
220550 -            cetuximab clinical study drug trial requires assessment to
220551 -            avoid conflicts, ref SDS 0 FO66  Medication was also added
220552 -            to treat facial dryness cited today in side effects.
220553 -            ref SDS 0 UM32
220555 -             ..
220556 -        7.  Blood test results and converting to common standards for
220557 -            accurate diagnosis and treatment, ref SDS 0 XR40; e.g., INR
220558 -            for Coumadin treatment of pulmonary embolism. ref SDS 0
220559 -            6U5J
220560 -
220561 -              [On 080305 continuing problems getting UCSF blood test
220562 -              reports entered into Kaiser's medical chart. ref SDS F7
220563 -              417N
220565 -               ..
220566 -              [On 080307 report for laboratory blood test at UCSF was
220567 -              submitted to primary care physician at Kaiser for
220568 -              addition to the medical chart that provides current,
220569 -              accurate data that enables comprehensive assessment to
220570 -              backup UCSF medical opinion on patient care. ref SDS F9
220571 -              ZX4K
220573 -             ..
220574 -        8.  Billings and payments should not require coordination since
220575 -            the doctor advised in correspondence on 061230 that Kaiser
220576 -            would pay for all costs for standard of care not paid for
220577 -            the clinical trial component. ref SDS B9 3X6K
220578 -
220579 -              [On 070228 scope coordination plan includes blood test
220580 -              report procedures. ref SDS D9 LQ6W
220582 -               ..
220583 -              [On 070329 coordination failed, side effects were not
220584 -              reviewed to prepare for discussion with the patient
220585 -              during a meeting at UCSF. ref SDS E6 945F
220587 -               ..
220588 -              [On 070329 UCSF objects to timely distribution of patient
220589 -              history for being prepared to make meetings productive
220590 -              with comprehensive review of side effects on cetuximab
220591 -              clinical study. ref SDS E6 W25L
220593 -               ..
220594 -              [On 070823 Millie receives nearly 100 documents from
220595 -              Kaiser and UCSF with conflicting invoices, Kaiser
220596 -              refusing payments and UCSF claiming recovery from Millie,
220597 -              ref SDS F4 X16N, which conflicts with the bargain entered
220598 -              into on 070119. ref SDS B9 3X6K
220600 -               ..
220601 -              [On 070830 Millie gets "big bill" of over $10K claimed by
220602 -              UCSF because Kaiser and UCSF failed to complete
220603 -              coordination for referral. ref SDS F5 W05N
220605 -             ..
220606 -        9.  Communciation balancing timeliness and accuracy enabled by
220607 -            email to save lives, time, and money balanced against ITT
220608 -            departments requiring busy professionals to remember how to
220609 -            use multiple systems that encourages greater reliance on
220610 -            conversation that seems fast and easy, and degrades
220611 -            productivity to zero.
220613 -               ..
220614 -              [On 08304 UCSF proposes reliance on conversation for
220615 -              critical medical advice, and resists confirmation in
220616 -              writing. ref SDS F6 6T41
220618 -               ..
220619 -              [On 080304 UCSF adopts new communication procedure using
220620 -              a separate email system that requires remembering new
220621 -              passwords and "hints," ref SDS F6 0T8F and ref SDS F6
220622 -              KV6M, that complicate and delay communications.
220623 -              ref SDS F6 SG8I
220625 -               ..
220626 -              [On 080304 UCSF correspondence conflicts with
220627 -              understanding from conversation. ref SDS F6 B18J
220629 -               ..
220630 -              [On 080305 primary care physician at Kaiser had
220631 -              difficulty using new email procedures at UCSF.
220632 -              ref SDS F7 US6I
220634 -               ..
220635 -              [On 080306 during the meeting at UCSF, the medical team
220636 -              disclosed that UCSF management has mandated using a UCSF
220637 -              email channel for secure communication, rather than
220638 -              provide timely, accurate communication requested by the
220639 -              patient. ref SDS F8 JT66
220641 -               ..
220642 -              [On 080719 Kaiser Infusion Clinic prepared report on work
220643 -              to maintain Power Port after failure of CT test at Kaiser
220644 -              the day before on 080718, so that UCSF notified port can
220645 -              be safely used for blood draws and treatments.
220646 -              ref SDS G1 LL4H
220648 -             ..
220649 -       10.  Neupogen treatments at Kaiser require Chemotherpay Orders
220650 -            showing work at Kaiser aligns with the doctor's
220651 -            prescription at UCSF.
220653 -               ..
220654 -              [On 080609 Zan in the Kaiser Oncology Pharmacy asked for
220655 -              copies of UCSF Chemotherapy Orders prescribing Neupogen
220656 -              treatments at Kaiser Infusion Clinic. ref SDS G0 XN8N
220657 -
220658 -
220659 -
220660 -
220661 -
2207 -

SUBJECTS
Lymphedema Complications Cellulitis Tennis Risk Management Right Han

2603 -
260401 -  ..
260402 - Lymphedema Cellulitis Complications Playing Tennis
260403 -
260404 - Follow up
260405 -
260406 - Brigid suggested continuing Keflex antibiotic treatment just in case
260407 - the rash is actually Cellulitis.  Treatment was received from the
260408 - pharmacy at Kaiser on 070218, ref SDS D7 N069, as shown in Millie's
260409 - letter to Kaiser on 070217. ref SDS D6 9C6J
260411 -  ..
260412 - Patient history on lymphedema and complications of cellulitis are
260413 - reported in a case study on 070130. ref SDS C5 VX6F
260415 -  ..
260416 - Brigid asked Millie if she plays tennis right handed, following up
260417 - Millie's letter on 070218 reporting increased energy enabled playing
260418 - tennis for the first time in 6 years. ref SDS D7 N05H  There is
260419 - concern that extended strain on the left arm from exercise like tennis
260420 - can increase side effects of lymphedema with complications of
260421 - cellulitis, which can become very serious, shown by Millie's treatment
260422 - in the hospital for 5 days on 061027. ref SDS B1 Q265  Since Millie is
260423 - right handed, this seems like a manageable risk in order to maintain
260424 - fitness that strengthens the immune system to resist cancer.
260426 -  ..
260427 - How will considerations for lymphedema and cellulitis be submitted to
260428 - Kaiser, including the physical therapyst, Mary, who treated Millie
260429 - last year,e.g., on 060710, ref SDS 88 Q05H, for opportunity to
260430 - contribute on shaping procedures in this matter?
260431 -
260432 -
260433 -
260434 -
260435 -
2605 -

SUBJECTS
Measureable Disease IBC Rash Photographs Tape Measure Evaluate Progr

2903 -
290401 -  ..
290402 - Measureable Disease Photographs IBC Rash Improving
290403 - IBC Rash Improved Measurable Disease Photographs Tape Measure
290404 -
290405 - Follow up ref SDS D3 6T6M, ref SDS D0 6T6M.
290406 -
290407 - Brigid used the procedure on 070201. ref SDS C7 6T6M  She placed
290408 - identification stickers on the arm, and held a cloth-like tape measure
290409 - in several directions on Millie's upper left arm.  Jackie took
290410 - photographs using the same camera to record scope of initial condition
290411 - observed today, which seems about the same as seen earlier on 070202.
290412 -
290413 -
290414 -
290415 -
290416 -
2905 -

SUBJECTS
Side Effects Infusion Clinic UCSF Consultation Treatment Cetuximab A

3503 -
350401 -  ..
350402 - Side Effects Medicated After Weekly Examinations
350403 -
350404 - Follow up ref SDS D3 FO66, ref SDS D0 FO66.
350405 -
350406 - Brigid wrote a prescription to treat facial rash requested on 070208,
350407 - ref SDS D0 FO66, and later prescribed by the pharmacy doctor during
350408 - the meeting for treatment on 070215. ref SDS D3 QU8K
350410 -             ..
350411 -            Benza Clin Clindamycin benzoyl peroxide gel
350412 -
350413 -            NDC 0066-0494-24
350414 -            25 g jar
350416 -  ..
350417 - How does coordination occur to notify Kaiser of current medications,
350418 - and who is checking to verify there are no conflicts, as occurred on
350419 - 061020, ref SDS A9 YQ7L, and again on 061214? ref SDS B8 XF77
350420 -
350421 -     [On 070329 Millie looks great, and feels fortunate to have avoided
350422 -     severe skin rash side effects of cetuximab by applying treatment
350423 -     prescribed by Brigid. ref SDS E6 N49K
350424 -
350425 -
350426 -
350427 -
350428 -
3505 -

SUBJECTS
Blood Tests Cetuximab Monthly Clinical Study Drug Trial Performed at

3803 -
380401 -  ..
380402 - Blood Tests 1 Per Month on Cetuximab Performed at UCSF Saves Time Cost
380403 -
380404 - Follow up ref SDS D3 XR40, ref SDS D0 XR40.
380405 -
380406 - No blood test today for cetuximab treatment; Jackie has scheduled the
380407 - next blood test for the clinical study on 070301, per planning on
380408 - 070208. ref SDS D0 XR40
380410 -  ..
380411 - How will coordination occur with Kaiser to submit blood test reports,
380412 - so that Kaiser has a complete record of patient history in their
380413 - computer for the medical chart?
380414 -
380415 -        [On 070301 UCSF blood test diagnostics vary significantly from
380416 -        Kaiser procedures, requiring coordination for common assessment
380417 -        of patient history. ref SDS E1 Q659
380419 -         ..
380420 -        [On 070305 Kaiser notified of differences with UCSF blood test
380421 -        diagnostics. ref SDS E3 K14H
380422 -
380424 -  ..
380425 - INR 2.5 Pulmonary Embolism Coumadin Treatment Stable
380426 - Pulmonary Embolism Treatment Coumadin Stable INR 2.5
380427 -
380428 - Follow up ref SDS D3 6U5J, ref SDS D0 6U5J.
380429 -
380430 - No test for INR today, because on 070215 INR tested at 2.5 within the
380431 - range of 2.0 - 3.0. ref SDS D3 IC9O
380433 -  ..
380434 - How will Gloria at Kaiser's Coagulation Control Clinic in Martinez be
380435 - notified of INR diagnostic results for the blood test scheduled for
380436 - next week on 070301, in order to make adjustments in Coumadin
380437 - treatments for pulmonary embolism?
380438 -
380439 -        [...below issues followed up with Kaiser. ref SDS 0 SE6N
380440 -
380441 -
380442 -
3805 -

SUBJECTS
Cetuximab 1st Cycle 4th Treatment Chemotherapy 8th Cycle IBC 3rd Rel

4103 -
4104 - 0850
410501 -  ..
410502 - Infusion Clinic for Cetuximab Treatent
410503 -
410504 - Follow up ref SDS D3 1M6H, ref SDS D0 1M6H.
410505 -
410506 - Treatment was delayed an hour today due to unplanned, exigent
410507 - examination for IBC on upper left arm, per above. ref SDS 0 FO6H
410509 -  ..
410510 - Catherine is the nurse today.  She had a family matter, and so some of
410511 - the work was performed by a trainee, Rachael (??), who was assisted by
410512 - an experienced infusion treatment nurse, Pauline.
410514 -  ..
410515 - Millie received 4th treatment of 1st cycle with Cetuximab, and the
410516 - 11th treatment for 3rd relapse of IBC.
410518 -           ..
410519 -          Taxotere Capecitabine
410520 -
410521 -          Follow up ref SDS D3 PR8Q, ref SDS D0 PR8Q.
410522 -
410523 -                   Relapse Treatments
410524 -
410525 -      1.  Cycle 09 and 01 ................... 060721, ref SDS 90 407N
410526 -      2.  Cycle 10 and 02 ................... 060814, ref SDS 99 LY6O
410527 -      3.  Cycle 11 and 03 ................... 060908, ref SDS A2 407N
410528 -      4.  Cycle 12 and 04 ................... 060929, ref SDS A4 407N
410529 -      5.  Cycle 13 and 05 ................... 061020, ref SDS A8 407N
410530 -      6.  Cycle 14 and 06 ................... 061110, ref SDS B3 407N
410531 -      7.  Cycle 15 and 07 ................... 061201, ref SDS B5 407N
410533 -           ..
410534 -          Cetuxiab Clinical Study
410535 -
410536 -          Follow up ref SDS D3 7T3H, ref SDS D0 7T3H.
410537 -
410538 -                   Total    Cetuximab
410539 -      8.  Cycle 01 and 08 and 01............. 070201, ref SDS C7 SG8I
410540 -      9.  Cycle 01 and 08 and 02............. 070208, ref SDS D0 SG8I
410541 -     10.  Cycle 01 and 08 and 03............. 070215, ref SDS D3 SG8I
410542 -     11.  Cycle 01 and 08 and 04............. 070222, ref SDS 0 SG8I
410544 -  ..
410545 - Nurses Notes...
410556 -     ..
410557 -    UCSF Log Time...
410558 -
410559 -          In....... 0915
410560 -          Out...... 1145
410561 -          Visit.... 2.5  Hours
410563 -      ..
410564 -     Pain Assessment...
410565 -
410566 -          x
410567 -          0123456789 10
410568 -
410569 -     <923k
410570 -     Administration Site:  Right Port Catheter
410571 -     Needle Size:          20 G 1"
410572 -     Blood Return Good:    Yes
410574 -      ..
410575 -     Remind patient to call MD if temp > 101 F, Shaking Chills
410576 -
410577 -            This protocol differs from Kaiser requirements, reported on
410578 -            041202. ref SDS 49 IX9N
410579 -
410580 -
410581 -
410582 -
4106 -

SUBJECTS
Side Effects Infusion Clinic UCSF Consultation Treatment Cetuximab A

5003 -
5004 - 0910
500501 -  ..
500502 - Side Effects Consultation Pharmacist Heavy Chest Difficult Breathing
500503 -
500504 - Follow up ref SDS D3 QU8K, ref SDS D0 QU8K.
500506 -  ..
500507 - Catherine asked Millie about side effects...
500508 -
500509 -            Rash like acne
500510 -
500511 -               Mild condition continues from 070208 around the nose,
500512 -               ref SDS D0 QU8K, observed by Catherine again on 070215.
500513 -               At that time, the pharmacy doctor prescribed treatment
500514 -               for rash. ref SDS D3 QU8K  This morning rash continues;
500515 -               Brigid prescribed treatment, per above. ref SDS 0 FO66
500516 -
500518 -             ..
500519 -            Lymphedema Cellulitis Complications
500520 -
500521 -               Treatment continues begun on 070217, ref SDS D7 N069,
500522 -               though at this time the rash now looks like IBC rather
500523 -               than recurrence of cellulitis, per above. ref SDS 0 FO66
500524 -
500526 -             ..
500527 -            Tired, fatigued - pulmonary emoblism...
500528 -
500529 -               Fatigue, shortness of breath and other symptoms of
500530 -               pulmonary embolism were presented during meeting on
500531 -               070130, ref SDS C5 CV5L, citing case study listed on
500532 -               060722. ref SDS 91 ZV41
500534 -                ..
500535 -               On 070204 UCSF notified no initial side effects of
500536 -               treatment, and energy has increased; planning for CT
500537 -               test to evaluate pulmonary embolism. ref SDS C9 JJ7O
500539 -                ..
500540 -               On 070218 Millie notified the primary care physician and
500541 -               UCSF that energy continues to recover; she played tennis
500542 -               and pulse reached 144. ref SDS D7 N05H
500544 -                ..
500545 -               Energy at this time remains elevated compared past 6
500546 -               months during treatment with Taxotere and capecitabine,
500547 -               and after suffering pulmonary embolism, ref SDS A7 M36G,
500548 -               and enlarged right ventricle, reported on 061012.
500549 -               ref SDS A7 7E5L
500550 -
500552 -             ..
500553 -            Heavy chest - shortness of breathing
500554 -
500555 -               Patient history was reported to UCSF on 070130.
500556 -               ref SDS C5 RT6I
500557 -
500558 -               Condition seems improved, as reported on 070204.
500559 -               ref SDS C9 JJ7O  No noticable increase, aligns with
500560 -               continuing higher energy. ref SDS 0 CA4K
500561 -
500563 -             ..
500564 -            Cough - clearing throat
500565 -
500566 -               This condition seems improved, as reported to the doctor
500567 -               on 070130. ref SDS C5 RT6I
500568 -
500570 -             ..
500571 -            Dry face, hands and feet...
500572 -
500573 -               Dry hands and feet seem much improved since ending
500574 -               treatment with Taxotere and capecitiabine on 061201.
500575 -
500576 -               Face now seems increasingly dry; need remedy.
500577 -
500578 -                   [On 070228 Millie notified UCSF about increasing
500579 -                   problem of facial dryness. ref SDS D9 LR4S
500581 -                    ..
500582 -                   [On 070301 UCSF prescribed Curel lotion to treat
500583 -                   rising facial dryness caused by cetuximab treatments
500584 -                   for IBC. ref SDS E0 5V73
500585 -
500587 -             ..
500588 -            Eyes tearing
500589 -
500590 -               This seems improved since ending treatment with Taxoter
500591 -               and capecitabine on 061201.
500592 -
500594 -             ..
500595 -            Nausea and vomitting
500596 -
500597 -               Problems with Taxotere and capecitabine reported on
500598 -               061110, ref SDS B3 D19M, did not occur this past week
500599 -               after treatment with cetuximab.  As a result, there was
500600 -               no pre-treatment with Decadron today, per below.
500601 -               ref SDS 0 G57I
500602 -
500604 -             ..
500605 -            Sores in mouth
500606 -
500607 -               None yet, cleaning mouth carefully to avoid problem.
500608 -
500609 -
500610 -
500611 -
5007 -

SUBJECTS
Schedule Treatment Weekly Thursday 0800 4 Week Cycles Clinical Study

5303 -
530401 -  ..
530402 - Schedule Weekly Treatments Continue on Thursdays
530403 -
530404 - Follow up ref SDS D3 QK6L, ref SDS D0 QK6L.
530406 -  ..
530407 - Today, Millie's next treatment is scheduled for 070301 1430.
530409 -  ..
530410 - Blood draw will be needed next week on 070301 to start a new cycle,
530411 - per discusison with Brigid, reported on 070201. ref SDS C7 XR40
530412 -
530413 -
530414 -
530415 -
5305 -

SUBJECTS
Blood Counts Good Test 070131 Blood Removal Port Catheter Sluggish D

5603 -
560401 -  ..
560402 - Blood Counts Good Dose Cetuximab Normal
560403 -
560404 - Follow up ref SDS D3 Q659, ref SDS D0 Q659.
560406 -  ..
560407 - There was no blood test today.  The next test is scheduled for 070301
560408 - 1145 to start the next cycle.
560409 -
560410 -
560411 -
560412 -
560413 -
5605 -

SUBJECTS
Anticoagulation Therapy Pulmonary Emboli INR Perfect 2.5 PT Patient

5903 -
590401 -     ..
590402 -    Anticoagulattion Therapy INR Low 2.5 PT Patient
590403 -
590404 -    Follow up ref SDS D3 SE6N, ref SDS D0 SE6N.
590405 -
590406 -    PT, patient    H        ??.? sec           8.9    -     11.1
590407 -    PT INR         L         2.5 sec           2      -      3
590409 -  ..
590410 - Millie skipped getting blood test for INR today, per planning on
590411 - 070215 for evaluating Coumadin to control pulmonary embolism.
590412 - ref SDS D3 6U5J
590413 -
590414 -        [On 070301 significant differences between blood test
590415 -        diagnostic reporting shows requirements for coordination
590416 -        plan. ref SDS E1 OX6L  INR 2.5 is a perfect test result
590417 -        under Kaiser's methods and practices, indicating Coumadin
590418 -        treatment for pulmonary embolism is adequate; INR 2.5 is
590419 -        too high by UCSF standards, requiring changing Coumadin
590420 -        treatment protocol. ref SDS E1 SE6N
590422 -         ..
590423 -        [On 070302 Gloria at the Kaiser Coagulation Control Clinic
590424 -        in Martinez, CA called and left a message saying that since
590425 -        Kaiser did not receive results of the blood test at UCSF
590426 -        the day before on 070301, Millie should get a blood test
590427 -        for INR the following week on 070308 to evaluate Coumadin
590428 -        treatments for pulmonary embolism. ref SDS E2 U24Y
590430 -         ..
590431 -        [On 070302 Millie called back and left a message for Gloria at
590432 -        the Kaiser Coagulation Control Clinic in Martinez, CA, and
590433 -        Millie sent a letter to Arlette in the doctor's office at
590434 -        Kaiser's oncology clinic in Walnut Creek; copies were sent to
590435 -        Gloria, and to Jackie, the Clinical Research Coordinator at
590436 -        UCSF confirming the telephone message to Gloria that reported
590437 -        the blood test on 070301 shows INR 2.5, ref SDS E2 K14H, and so
590438 -        testing for INR would occur with the next blood test on 070329
590439 -        for the next cycle of cetuximab treatment for IBC. ref SDS E2
590440 -        X84G
590442 -         ..
590443 -        [On 070305 Millie requested that Gloria coordinate directly
590444 -        with UCSF on interpreting the UCSF blood test report for
590445 -        prescribing Coumadin to treat pulmonary embolism, and
590446 -        reminded that UCSF has ordered another blood test on
590447 -        070308, so that INR can be tested again if needed.
590448 -        ref SDS E3 3A6S
590449 -
590450 -
590451 -
590452 -
590453 -
590454 -
590455 -
5905 -

SUBJECTS
Absolute Neutrophils Count ANC 1760 Well Above 1500 Required for Tre

6203 -
620401 -  ..
620402 - ANC 1760 Well Above 1500 Criteria for Blood Counts Approve Treatment
620403 -
620404 - Follow up ref SDS D3 P560, ref SDS D0 P560.
620405 -
620406 - No blood test for treatment today.
620407 -
620408 -
620409 -
6205 -

SUBJECTS
CA 15-3 67 Rise from 61 Cancer Marker Current Blood Test Reversing P

6503 -
650401 -  ..
650402 - CA 15-3 56 Fall from 68 Cancer Marker Test Pending
650403 -
650404 - Follow up ref SDS D3 2N5J, ref SDS D0 2N5J.
650405 -
650406 - On 070202 CA 15-3 dropped to 52 and rose to 56 in 2 tests. ref SDS C8
650407 - 087J
650409 -  ..
650410 - CA 15-3 presents a diagnostic of measurable disease in Millie's case,
650411 - noted in the record for the meeting at UCSF on 070130. ref SDS C5 M652
650413 -  ..
650414 - There are now two (2) CA 15-3 tests pending report from Kaiser.
650415 - Jackie said during the meeting with Brigid that UCSF has not received
650416 - anything from Kaiser on these two tests.  She explained the doctor
650417 - uses CA 15-3 to supplement visual examination for evaluating
650418 - progression of disease, and effectiveness of treatment for deciding on
650419 - changing treatment.  Since there is clear evidence of expanding IBC
650420 - reported above, ref SDS 0 B64F, CA 15-3 is the only other criteria in
650421 - this case.
650423 -  ..
650424 - CA 15-3 for blood test on 070208 taken to determine INR diagnostic to
650425 - evaluate pulmonary embolism, was reported by Arlette in a telephone
650426 - call to be about 56, and has not been formally submitted.  CA 15-3 for
650427 - the test this morning, per above, ref SDS D3 L59G, has not been
650428 - submitted.
650429 -
650430 -     [On 070228 Millie letter to UCSF requests coordination with Kaiser
650431 -     to get 2 CA 15-3 cancer tests for evaluating rate of progression
650432 -     that determines when to change treatments to prevent disease from
650433 -     cascading out of control. ref SDS D9 LQ5X
650434 -
650435 -
650436 -
650437 -
650438 -
650439 -
650440 -
6505 -

SUBJECTS
Port Catheter IV Connection Prepare for Drip Treatment 1 Try Require

7403 -
7404 - 0917
740501 -  ..
740502 - Preparation for Treatment Required One (1. Attempt to Connect Port
740503 -
740504 - Follow up ref SDS D3 EB7J, ref SDS D0 EB7J.
740506 -  ..
740507 - Catherine connected the IV tubes to the port....
740509 -       ..
740510 -      Interlink System Vented Paclitaxel set
740512 -  ..
740513 - Catherine flushed the port with saline.
740515 -  ..
740516 - Catherine reports in Nurse's Notes sluggish blood removal from the
740517 - port for starting treatment today, similar to problems reported on
740518 - 070201. ref SDS C7 DC5W and ref SDS C7 O56V
740520 -  ..
740521 - A doctor was notified.  The record is not clear on which doctor was
740522 - contacted, and what instructions the doctor gave.
740523 -
740524 -        [On 070301 problem experienced on 070222 did not occur the
740525 -        following week. ref SDS E1 DC5W
740526 -
740527 -        [On 070531 problem of no blood return on initial access
740528 -        occurred again. ref SDS E9 DC5W
740530 -  ..
740531 - There is a note that looks like...
740532 -
740533 -        TPA instituted a D/C
740535 -  ..
740536 - Medications say...
740537 -
740538 -        1145 TPA    2 mg   IV push
740539 -
740540 - ...so this may be what the doctor prescribed.
740541 -
740543 -  ..
740544 - Blood Draws 7 Vials for Clinical Study Research
740545 -
740546 - Follow up ref SDS D3 O56V, ref SDS D0 O56V.
740547 -
740548 - Blood draw for cetuximab clinical study research not required today,
740549 - after 10 vials were taken on 070201, ref SDS C7 O56V, and another 10
740550 - vials were drawn again on 070208. ref SDS D0 O56V
740551 -
740552 -
740553 -
740554 -
740555 -
7406 -

SUBJECTS
Benadryl Pre-treatment Prepares Patient for Cetuximab Chemotherapy A

7603 -
7604 - 0920
760501 -  ..
760502 - Benedryl Reduce Side Effects Cetuximab Chemotherapy Treatment
760503 -
760504 - Follow up ref SDS D3 DC7J, ref SDS D0 DC7J.
760505 -
760506 - Benadryl (diphenhydramine) started.   50 MG....... ref SDS 0 IJ41
760507 -
760508 -        Purpose reported on 060721. ref SDS 89 DC7J
760510 -  ..
760511 - Chemotherpay order calls for Benadryl (diphenhydramine) pre-treatment
760512 - 30 - 60 minutes prior to cetuximab infusion, shown below. ref SDS 0
760513 - IJ41
760514 -
760516 -  ..
7606 -
7607 -
7608 - 0930
7609 -
760901 - Benedryl completed equipment beeps.
760902 -
760903 -
760905 -  ..
7610 -
7611 -
7612 -
7613 -
761301 - Decadron (dexamethasone) IV pre-treatment........ ref SDS 0 FM4M
761302 -
761303 - On 070208 Decadron was not given, because Millie did not experience
761304 - side effects of nausea and vomitting after treatment with cetuximab on
761305 - 070201. ref SDS D0 G57I  Since this favorable condition continues, per
761306 - above, ref SDS 0 D19M, Decadron was not given again today.
761307 -
761309 -  ..
7614 -
7615 -
7616 -
7617 -
761701 - Decadron completed -- not reported.
761702 -
761703 -
761704 -
761705 -
7618 -

SUBJECTS
Cetuximab 1st Cycle 4th Treatment Clinical Study Drug Trial Treatmen

7803 -
7804 - 0945
780501 -  ..
780502 - Cetuximab Full Dose Blood Counts on Targets Treatment 1 Hour
780503 -
780504 - Follow up ref SDS D3 4N5M, ref SDS D0 4N5M.
780505 -
780506 - Cetuximab started.
780507 -
780508 -           Verify chemotherapy order for 070208.
780510 -  ..
780511 - Chemotherapy Orders...
780512 -
780518 -    Auth#                                     Stor BCC LOC
780519 -    Visit:  12575738             DOS 20070201
780521 -     ..
780522 -    Date:  20070201
780524 -     ..
780525 -    Study Order for CC#05752:  Phase II Trial of Cetuximab alone and
780526 -    in combination with Carboplatin in ER-negative, PR-negative,
780527 -    HER2-negative Nonoverexpressing Metastatic Breast Cancers
780529 -     ..
780530 -    Dates to be given:  070201
780531 -    Arm 1:Cetuximab alone
780533 -     ..
780534 -    Diagnosis:  breast cancer
780536 -     ..
780537 -    ICD-9 codes: 174.9
780538 -    Allergies  NKDA
780540 -     ..
780541 -    Pre-medications 30 - 60 minutes prior to cetuximab infusion
780543 -     ..
780544 -    6. Diphenhydramine 50 mg IV or  [illegible writing]
780546 -     ..
780547 -    7. Dexamethasone (??) 10 mg IB or 20 mg IV [handwritten ???]
780548 -
780549 -       Further premed TBD [barely legible handwriting??]
780551 -     ..
780552 -    Medication:  (plan to give weekly ********STUDY SUPPLY**********
780554 -     ..
780555 -    8. Cetuximab (Erbitux) (loading dose)
780556 -
780557 -              400 mg/m [squared] = 684 mg IV over 120 minutes for
780558 -              first dose x 1
780559 -
780560 -       dose on dcte 20070201   Maximum infusion rate is 5 ml/minute
780561 -       (concentration 2 mg/ml)
780563 -     ..
780564 -    9. Cetuximab (Erbitux) (maintenance dose)
780565 -
780566 -              250 mg/m [squared] = 428 mg IV (or ____ mg/m[squared] =
780567 -              ____mg) IV over 60 or ____ minutes.
780568 -
780569 -       Maximum infusion rate is 5 ml/minute (concentration 2 mg/ml)
780570 -       Infuse once weekly for 8 weeks.  First dose to be given on date
780571 -       20070201.
780573 -        ..
780574 -       Cetuximab is administered undiluted through a low protien
780575 -       binding 0.22 micro in-line filter.  Use NS solution to flush the
780576 -       line at the end of the infusion.
780578 -        ..
780579 -       ARM 2:  Administer carboplatin of vital sighs are unremarkable
780580 -       one hour after cetuximab infusion.
780582 -        ..
780583 -       Vital signs at baseline, upon cetuximab completion and one hour
780584 -       after cetuximab.
780585 -
780586 -       ****please note start and stop times****
780588 -        ..
780589 -       Laboratory work:
780590 -
780591 -          See carboplatin orders
780593 -        ..
780594 -       x  Notify MD for dose modifications if patient has severe
780595 -          acneinform rash
780596 -
780597 -          CBC with differential and platletes every 4 weeks
780598 -          Creatinine and magnesium every 4 weeks
780599 -          BUN AST Alk phos Alt Total bilrubin, electrolyes every 8
780600 -          weeks.  If levels are outside of normal laboratory values
780601 -          notify Brigid NP  (MD/RN) at 415 443 4730
780603 -        ..
780604 -       x  Physician has discussed risks/benefits of therapy with the
780605 -          patient.  Signed consent obtained.
780606 -
780607 -
780608 -          Yes  No   O2 by nasal cannula at 2 liters/min prn for chest
780609 -          pain or SOB
780611 -           ..
780612 -          Yes  No   Diphenhydramine 50 mg IV prn x1 for urticaria
780613 -          [barely legible], pruritis SOB
780615 -           ..
780616 -          Yes  No   Hydrocortizone 100 mg IV prn x1 for urticaria
780617 -          [barely legible], pruritis SOB
780619 -           ..
780620 -          Yes  No   Albuterol inhaler 2-4 puffs prn SOB or chest
780621 -          tightness
780623 -           ..
780624 -          Yes  No   Epinephrine 1x1000 (1 mg/ml) 0.3 mg IV prn
780625 -          anaphylaxis
780627 -           ..
780628 -          Breast CC05752 Cetuximab doc 20061024
780629 -          Approved 20060615
780631 -           ..
780632 -          Physician signature [Hope Rugo]
780634 -           ..
780635 -          Provider#  35313
780637 -           ..
780638 -          Date:  20010131
780639 -
780641 -  ..
7807 -
7808 -
7809 - 1020
7810 -
781001 - Cetuximab treatment completed.
781002 -
781003 - Millie had a 1 hour rest and observation period.
781004 -
781005 -
781007 -  ..
7811 -
7812 -
7813 - 1145
7814 -
781401 - Catherine disconnected the IV tubes.
781403 -  ..
781404 - She inserted Herceptin to flush the port.
781406 -  ..
781407 - She then removed the needle from the port, and swabbed the needle
781408 - wound, and placed a temporary bandage.
781409 -
781410 -
781411 -
781412 -
781413 -
7815 -

SUBJECTS
Vitals Blood Pressure Pulse Temperature Sa02 Weight Infusion Treatme

8103 -
8104 - 0930
810501 -  ..
810502 - Vitals Show Patient Stable
810503 -
810504 - Follow up ref SDS D3 AW4L, ref SDS D0 AW4L.
810505 -
810506 - Catherine took vitals after starting Taxotere drip treatment...
810507 -
810508 -                    Blood
810509 -    Date   Time     Pressure   Pulse  Temprtr  Weight   So2
810511 -     ..
810512 -    070222 1145..... 115  73     58     36.3c   147      98
810513 -    070222 1045..... 100  60     56     36.6c   147      98
810514 -    070222 0930..... 117  63     68     36.2c   147      97
810515 -    070215 1200..... 106  66     61     37.0c   147      97
810516 -    070215 1055.....  96  61     64     37.0c   147      94
810517 -    070215 0930..... 100  64     66     36.7c   147      98
810518 -    070208 0920..... 143  70     59     36.5c   147      98
810519 -    070201 1330..... 136  74     66             148      94
810520 -    070201 1220..... 110  65     62     36.3c   148      96
810521 -    070201 1000..... 132  80     65     36.9c   148      99
810522 -    061201 1534..... 123  76     76     97.5    150
810523 -    061110 1534..... 136  83     73     97.0    150      98
810524 -    061020 1534..... 140  79     67     99.8    151      97
810525 -    060929 1452..... 141  78     66     98.3    149
810526 -    060908 1335..... 139  79     73     98.1    149
810527 -    060814 1610..... 139  80     59     98.2    151
810528 -    060722 1440..... 142  74     67     98.1    149
810529 -    060711.......... 172  87     54     97.5    147
810530 -    060623.......... 141  87     71     98.0    147
810531 -    060428.......... 129  73     80     99.4    149
810532 -    060217.......... 153  81     61     98.6    150
810533 -    050916.......... 120  80     80     98.5
810534 -
810535 -  *  Need vitals taken today, maybe twice.
810536 -
810537 -
810538 -
810539 -
8106 -

SUBJECTS
Energy Normal Stable Alert Drive Home After Treatment IBC 3rd Relaps

8403 -
8404 - 1145
840501 -  ..
840502 - Energy Normal Stable After Treatment Cetuximab Support Drugs
840503 -
840504 - Follow up ref SDS D3 F54N, ref SDS D0 F54N.
840506 -  ..
840507 - On 060724 diary side effects for cetuximab chemotherapy treatment on
840508 - clinical study drug trial. ref SDS 93 YP4I
840510 -  ..
840511 - On 070204 Millie reported to Kaiser and to UCSF increased energy,
840512 - working out in the gym. ref SDS C9 HF5H
840514 -  ..
840515 - Millie was alert after treatment again today, and not wobbly nor
840516 - disoriented.  She was able to drive home without side effects of
840517 - treatment.
840518 -
840519 -
840520 -
840521 -
840522 -
840523 -
840524 -
8406 -