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Rich66 · 12-13-2009, 01:22 PM

Using natural substances therapeutically seems just as logical as using designated therapies if there is sufficient understanding of how they work and interact. That's a core principle of an "integrative" combination of the best of conventional and "alternative" therapies. Even more conventional oncology is embracing some of this, albeit indirectly and slowly.
IPT seems interesting. Currently no reimbursement for it and some questionable practitioners using it. Not saying there isn't something behind it and still could be worth paying out of pocket for. Just that it's significantly out of the main compared to metronomic or chronotherapy. There seems to be ever growing research support for metro and chrono..but the typical delivery system has a hard time accomodating/reimbursing doctors for them.
But you know, Ellie, I still wonder if LIFT has the potential to cure or manage the cancer by itself. Would sure like them to reveal the results for the few getting it as we speak (type). Oops. Looks like we're getting far off the original thread. But hey..Tykerb and Herceptin can certainly play a role for those it applies to. Just can't help but yearn for a more comprehensive strategy.

12-13-2009, 01:22 PM	#10
Rich66 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: South East Wisconsin Posts: 3,431	Re: for Chelee, Ceesun...hot off the press NY Times herceptin+tykerb great results! Using natural substances therapeutically seems just as logical as using designated therapies if there is sufficient understanding of how they work and interact. That's a core principle of an "integrative" combination of the best of conventional and "alternative" therapies. Even more conventional oncology is embracing some of this, albeit indirectly and slowly. IPT seems interesting. Currently no reimbursement for it and some questionable practitioners using it. Not saying there isn't something behind it and still could be worth paying out of pocket for. Just that it's significantly out of the main compared to metronomic or chronotherapy. There seems to be ever growing research support for metro and chrono..but the typical delivery system has a hard time accomodating/reimbursing doctors for them. But you know, Ellie, I still wonder if LIFT has the potential to cure or manage the cancer by itself. Would sure like them to reveal the results for the few getting it as we speak (type). Oops. Looks like we're getting far off the original thread. But hey..Tykerb and Herceptin can certainly play a role for those it applies to. Just can't help but yearn for a more comprehensive strategy. __________________ Mom's treatment history (link)