Re: In vitro/vivo trial Curcumin and/or Herceptin
Trasia,
Interesting thread. Thanks for the great, in depth posts. Funny thing about chemo and curcumin. Chemo wrecked my G.I. tract, causing esophagitis and acid reflux. I was taking curcumin, but had to discontinue due to my severe heartburn and esophageal pain. I would think they would definitely have to do an injectable curcumin as they did with the mice as humans on chemo would very likely not be able to tolerate it orally.
Finally, you must remember there is little or no profit for drug companies, who are the primary funders of most clinical trials, for therapies with oral spices, an injectable version perhaps.
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Laurel
Dx'd w/multifocal DCIS/IDS 3/08
7mm invasive component
Partial mast. 5/08
Stage 1b, ER 80%, PR 90%, HER-2 6.9 on FISH
0/5 nodes
4 AC, 4 TH finished 9/08
Herceptin every 3 weeks. Finished 7/09
Tamoxifen 10/08. Switched to Femara 8/09
Bilat SPM w/reconstruction 10/08
Clinical Trial w/Clondronate 12/08
Stopped Clondronate--too hard on my gizzard!
Switched back to Tamoxifen due to tendon pain from Femara
15 Years NED
I think I just might hang around awhile....
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