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TSund · 03-03-2009, 07:42 AM

Debbie,

You are correct on all points. So much of this is a guess. What are the chances that really extensive studies will be made? If I understand the process, DIM is classified a "nutritional supplement" and available over the counter, therefore big pharmaceuticals can't have a patent unless they change the formula significantly. Witness the HRT fiasco. Now big pharma is pushing hard to remove the compounding pharmacy's right to provide compounded estriol as an option. Sorry if this sounds like a rant, I just feel like so much of this is a crap-shoot.

TRS

03-03-2009, 07:42 AM	#26
TSund Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: DFW area (TX) Posts: 431	Debbie, You are correct on all points. So much of this is a guess. What are the chances that really extensive studies will be made? If I understand the process, DIM is classified a "nutritional supplement" and available over the counter, therefore big pharmaceuticals can't have a patent unless they change the formula significantly. Witness the HRT fiasco. Now big pharma is pushing hard to remove the compounding pharmacy's right to provide compounded estriol as an option. Sorry if this sounds like a rant, I just feel like so much of this is a crap-shoot. TRS __________________ Terri, spouse of Ruth, Dallas/Ft. Worth area Ruth dx 05/01/07 (age 50) Filipino multifocal, several tumors .5 -2.5 cm, large area Breast MRI showed 2 enlarged nodes, not palpable 100%ER+, 95%PR+, HER2+++ 6x pre-surgery TCH chemo finished 9/15/7 Dramatic tumor shrinkage 1 year Herceptin till 6/08 MRM 10/11/07, SNB: 0/4 nodes + Path: tumors reduced to only a few "scattered cells" now 50% ER+, PR- ??? Rads finished 1/16/08 Added Tamoxifen, Finished Herceptin 05/08 NOW is the time to appreciate life to the fullest. Last edited by TSund; 03-03-2009 at 08:02 AM..