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1 posted on 12/30/2012 12:24:52 AM PST by neverdem
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To: neverdem

Beautiful news. I pray that this research bears fruit, and that it is disseminated.


2 posted on 12/30/2012 1:11:44 AM PST by spetznaz (Nuclear-tipped Ballistic Missiles: The Ultimate Phallic Symbol)
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To: neverdem

Unfortunately, it has been found that cancer tends to be genetically heterogeneous even within the same tumor. A treatments may kill off one cell line and thereby slow a tumor, but also spare other lines that then begin to multiply with renewed vigor.


3 posted on 12/30/2012 1:37:52 AM PST by Rockingham
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To: neverdem

Makes me wonder why the article only mentions the 3 big companies.

The comments at the site point out that the article completely overlooks the work of Cellceutix (CTIX) whose compound is currently in actual Phase 1 human testing at Dana Farber (Harvard) and whose drug has performed in the lab tests much better than anything out there. Multiple other tests for CTIX drugs scheduled for 2013.

Whichever company solves this P53 challenge may have the biggest breakthrough in cancer treatment ever.


4 posted on 12/30/2012 1:38:10 AM PST by There's millions of'em (Tis a relentless battle for freedom)
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To: neverdem

Thanks, neverdem. Good news in dark times.

>> Advocacy groups should shift from fund-raising for particular cancers to pushing for research aimed at many kinds of cancer at once

Very close to a breast cancer survivor and a rare cancer survivor. It would be good to see an umbrella approach to the fund-raising efforts. No cancer group is too small.


5 posted on 12/30/2012 1:43:43 AM PST by Gene Eric (Demoralization is a weapon of the enemy. Don't get it, don't spread it!)
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To: neverdem
I read where they are experimenting with snake venom for treatment of cancer.
I take Bydureon for my type 2 diabetes. It is a shot give once a week. It is from the venom of a poisonous lizard.
It works it keeps my blood sugar in check.
So far my tongue has not split and I don't crave flies. . . .
6 posted on 12/30/2012 2:43:32 AM PST by DeaconRed (How did Hitler accomplish what he did? He started with disarming the German people first.)
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To: neverdem

Pardon my cynicism, an effective cure for cancer would cost too much. Big Pharma (FDA) won’t allow it.


9 posted on 12/30/2012 6:02:24 AM PST by upchuck (America's at an awkward stage. Too late to work within the system, too early to shoot the bastards.)
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To: neverdem

Thanks for the information. My wife has myeloma with genetic complications. This gives us hope for the long term.


14 posted on 12/30/2012 8:12:19 AM PST by Makana
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To: neverdem

This is why health care competition is the best solution to our medical woes. The FedGov has the Constitutional authority through the Commerce Clause to end anti-competitive practices instituted by the states. Obamacare simply worsens the situation.

Most hospital systems are planning for a 60% cut in their Medicare payments. 60% cuts will kill patients and the system.


23 posted on 12/31/2012 4:01:18 AM PST by 1010RD (First, Do No Harm)
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