Re: Need advice on clinical trials

You might add to your list to look into the compound 'Artemisinin',
which can be purchased by the average person. This compound is being
used by the Bill and Melinda Gates foundation against malaria, but the
2 doctors at the University of Washington that have been studying it
for 10 years now have found that it works very well on most types of
cancers for similar reasons. They are Drs. Henry Lai and Narendra
Singh. Since we know the foundation is using the compound, we know it
is safe for humans. There have been over 350 papers written on it by
many scientists and doctors. Since it can't be patented, the big drug
companies have no interest in it, as it won't make them money. Search
on 'Lai, Singh, artemisinin' etc. to research the compound yourself.

Chris

J W wrote:
Since my oncologist refuses to help me figure out which clinical trial
may help (too busy) and has said that clinical trial is my only option
if I fail ironnaticin and herbitux, which he says he'd like to save as
last resort if I fail clinical trials.
I will ask here for opinions and hope someone is knowledgeable.

I have stage 4 colon cancer with signet ring cell componant. Primary
tumor was mucusonal on right colon and was resected. 12/05 signet ring
cells spread to omentum and peritonium, both of which were resected, 13
of 13 nodes tested positive. As of 10/06, all scans show no evidence of
disease however CEA has been progressivly rising exponentially for about
4-5 months. CEA according to docs is a good cancer tracker in my case as
there is no visible disease and it did initially respond dowward with
5fu, oxy & avastin . The say it is most likely signet cells which don't
usually show on scans. Have had 5fu, oxy & avastin which failed
apparently as CEA is still climbing.

There are currently over 100 trials out there and I don't know a lot
about the drugs. Here are some that I have narrowed it down to. Maybe
some of the more knowledgeable folks here may know which ones are
showing the most promise or may best suit my situation. If you know of
any good trials I'd be grateful for that info.

1. Gleevac
2. sutent (similar to gleevac)
3. interferon alfa or gama (immune therapy)
4. bavituximab
5. LY2275796 gene therapy

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Relevant Pages

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    ... promising new compound from an ancient Chinese remedy that uses cancer ... cells' rapacious appetite for iron to make them a target. ... The substance, artemisinin, is derived from the wormwood plant and has ... cancer cells as opposed to normal cells," Lai said. ...
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  • Anti-cancer Compound / Iron
    ... promising new compound from an ancient Chinese remedy that uses cancer ... cells' rapacious appetite for iron to make them a target. ... The substance, artemisinin, is derived from the wormwood plant and has ... cancer cells as opposed to normal cells," Lai said. ...
    (sci.med.diseases.cancer)
  • Anti-cancer Compound / Iron
    ... promising new compound from an ancient Chinese remedy that uses cancer ... cells' rapacious appetite for iron to make them a target. ... The substance, artemisinin, is derived from the wormwood plant and has ... cancer cells as opposed to normal cells," Lai said. ...
    (sci.med.nutrition)
  • Need advice on clinical trials
    ... last resort if I fail clinical trials. ... I have stage 4 colon cancer with signet ring cell componant. ... CEA according to docs is a good cancer tracker in my case as ... The say it is most likely signet cells which don't ...
    (sci.med.diseases.cancer)
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