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heblaj01 · 02-14-2007, 06:35 PM

Cell culture drug resistance testing (CCDRT) is promoted by a private lab called Weisenthal Cancer Group. The test has had some trials done but is not fully proven. I got more interested when Medicare reviewed the available evidence & approved coverage (http://www.weisenthal.org/).
More info on the test can be found in this Q/A link which lists a dozen locations in the U.S.,Canada & Germany where it can be done :
http://www.weisenthal.org/faqw.htm

A related article discusses CCDRT regarding the combination of Chemotherapy drugs GEMCITABINE + PLATINUM which is claimed to have an unrecognized potential:
http://www.cancerselfdefense.com/gemzar.htm

Opinion anyone? personal experience?

02-14-2007, 06:35 PM	#1
heblaj01 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 543	Has anyone an opinion (or exprience with) on CCDRT test for chemo resistance Cell culture drug resistance testing (CCDRT) is promoted by a private lab called Weisenthal Cancer Group. The test has had some trials done but is not fully proven. I got more interested when Medicare reviewed the available evidence & approved coverage (http://www.weisenthal.org/). More info on the test can be found in this Q/A link which lists a dozen locations in the U.S.,Canada & Germany where it can be done : http://www.weisenthal.org/faqw.htm A related article discusses CCDRT regarding the combination of Chemotherapy drugs GEMCITABINE + PLATINUM which is claimed to have an unrecognized potential: http://www.cancerselfdefense.com/gemzar.htm Opinion anyone? personal experience?