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Old 02-05-2007, 06:02 PM   #13
heblaj01
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Bobby,
For the brain tumors, here are a few more possible options of treatments which are not yet approved & would likely need to be obtained on a compassionate basis or off label .

The story of Dr Samuel Hassenbusch a neurologist stricken with brain tumor & treated by collegue Dr Amy Heimberger at MD Anderson Cancer center (requires presence of epidermal growth factor receptor variant III, or EGFRvIII for the vaccine to work):
http://virtualtrials.com/news3.cfm?item=3767
A Six-Foot Lab Rat:
There's hope ahead in the battle against deadly brain tumors, thanks to new treatments and brave patients.


http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/medi...p?newsid=42270
Novel Vaccine Curbs Brain Tumor Growth, Increases Survival

http://www.oncolink.com/resources/ar...th=01&id=13844
Tyrosine kinase inhibitor shows promise against recurrent glioblastoma
(AZD2171)

http://syndication.cancerconsultants...cumentId=38017
Xeloda®/Temodar® Effective for Breast Cancer Spread to Brain
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