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heblaj01 · 04-30-2006, 11:13 PM

Lyn,
don't loose hope. I think your current care givers are still treating you.
In addition you may, if need be, try to get on a compassionate basis the Herceptin direct CNS injection tried in Germany & mentioned in a post by Cathya.
There is also a phase I/II clinical trial of a patient specific vaccine going on
(http://www.antigenics.com/news/2005/1121.phtml).
Also worth looking into is the non specific vaccine for brain tumors expressing EGFRvIII tried at the University of Texas M. D. Anderson cancer center by Amy Heimberger, M.D.(http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases...0426075705.htm)
Finally I would suggest contacting Dr Judah Folkman (who is said to be easily accessible) at Harvard University Hospital for advice on novel treatment options.
He is the originator of the field of research in antiangiogenesis & leads a large research laboratory.

04-30-2006, 11:13 PM	#60
heblaj01 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 543	Other possible options Lyn, don't loose hope. I think your current care givers are still treating you. In addition you may, if need be, try to get on a compassionate basis the Herceptin direct CNS injection tried in Germany & mentioned in a post by Cathya. There is also a phase I/II clinical trial of a patient specific vaccine going on (http://www.antigenics.com/news/2005/1121.phtml). Also worth looking into is the non specific vaccine for brain tumors expressing EGFRvIII tried at the University of Texas M. D. Anderson cancer center by Amy Heimberger, M.D.(http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases...0426075705.htm) Finally I would suggest contacting Dr Judah Folkman (who is said to be easily accessible) at Harvard University Hospital for advice on novel treatment options. He is the originator of the field of research in antiangiogenesis & leads a large research laboratory.