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    From the horses mouth...

    in GENERAL

    Posted

    With good news like this in the morining, I sure don't need a cup of coffee to wake me up!

    Good to hear from you, and so glad you wrote in English--instead of Neigh, neigh, neigh....

    Peace, while you wait for the good news.

    love and fortitude

    elaine

    Common Virus May Prove Effective In Fighting Cancer

    in LUNG CANCER IN THE NEWS

    Posted

    Common Virus May Prove Effective In Fighting Cancer

    Common Virus May Prove Effective In Fighting Cancer

    June 22, 2005 10:53 a.m. EST

    Hector Duarte Jr. - All Headline News Staff Reporter

    Washington D.C. (AHN) - U.S. researchers indicate a common virus, harmless to people can destroy cancerous cells, and may be developed into a new form of cancer therapy.

    The virus is called adeno-associated virus type 2, or AAV-2, and infects roughly 80 percent of the population. Craig Meyers, professor of microbiology and immunology at Penn State College of Medicine, says results show AAV-2 kills cancer cells, without harming healthy cells.

    He says, "We believe that AAV-2 recognizes that the cancer cells are abnormal and destroys them. This suggests that AAV-2 has great potential to be developed as an anti-cancer agent."

    For the study, Meyers and his colleagues infected a batch of human cells with HPV, a cancer-causing wart virus, strains of which have been known to lead to cervical cancer. They then infected those cells with AAV-2.

    Six days later, all of the HPV-infected cells had died. The same result occured when tested on cervical, breast, prostate and squamous cell tumor cells.

    Meyers adds the fact that AAV-2 appears to have no effect on healthy cells is promising, as therapy would be much easier to endure.

    Common Cold Virus kills Cancer!

    in LUNG CANCER IN THE NEWS

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    http://www.allheadlinenews.com/cgi-bin/ ... 03986&fa=1

    Common Virus May Prove Effective In Fighting Cancer

    June 22, 2005 10:53 a.m. EST

    Hector Duarte Jr. - All Headline News Staff Reporter

    Washington D.C. (AHN) - U.S. researchers indicate a common virus, harmless to people can destroy cancerous cells, and may be developed into a new form of cancer therapy.

    The virus is called adeno-associated virus type 2, or AAV-2, and infects roughly 80 percent of the population. Craig Meyers, professor of microbiology and immunology at Penn State College of Medicine, says results show AAV-2 kills cancer cells, without harming healthy cells.

    He says, "We believe that AAV-2 recognizes that the cancer cells are abnormal and destroys them. This suggests that AAV-2 has great potential to be developed as an anti-cancer agent."

    For the study, Meyers and his colleagues infected a batch of human cells with HPV, a cancer-causing wart virus, strains of which have been known to lead to cervical cancer. They then infected those cells with AAV-2.

    Six days later, all of the HPV-infected cells had died. The same result occured when tested on cervical, breast, prostate and squamous cell tumor cells.

    Meyers adds the fact that AAV-2 appears to have no effect on healthy cells is promising, as therapy would be much easier to endure.

    Mom passed away

    in GRIEF

    Posted

    Elonda,

    I am so, so sorry. I pray you find comfort in the days ahead. Keep ahold of the good memories of your dear mother; they will sustain you.

    love and fortitude

    elaine

    Terminology

    in GENERAL

    Posted

    Fiona,

    I am almost certain that the phrase means that your dad has throat cancer that has spread to some other place in the body.

    The first word means throat, second means "Spread" and the last means cancer.

    You might ask the question in the ASK the EXPERTS forum, if you aren't sure.

    love and fortitude

    elaine

    Struggling

    in GENERAL

    Posted

    Peggy,

    I can only imagine the pain and stress you are experiencng. I would do ANYTHING to take it away and it hurts that I can't.

    All of us here are offering one big collective shoulder for you to lean on and tons of prayers and hopes.

    love and fortitude

    your friend

    elaine

    Two Years After...

    in NSCLC GROUP

    Posted

    Debi

    I am at the stage where I am still tiptoing around "hope" and giving myself heck when I do feel it or even THINK ANYTHING that suggests the "future."

    Your post gave me the inkling that maybe I will someday be a bit more at ease...

    I understand exactly what you mean about wondering why I even deserve this gift---assuming it really is a gift or that it is mine. I feel so schizoid.

    I am grateful for many things, and one of them is your friendship--.

    love and fortitude

    elaine

    David C has passed

    in GRIEF

    Posted

    Karen, Becky and all of David's family and friends--I am so, so saddened, shocked and sorry for this loss--a loss felt by so many.

    May you find some comfort.

    love and fortitude

    elaine

    no brain mets, but....

    in GENERAL

    Posted

    I wish I had the answer (And the cure). I am so sorry for what the two of you are going through. I know it must be hard but maybe a few more days will totally get the meds out of his system.

    Thinking of you both

    love and fortitude

    elaine

    Mom has Died

    in GRIEF

    Posted

    Kelsey

    I am so sorry for your loss. May you find comfort knowing your dear mother lives on in the memories of those who love her.

    love and fortitude

    elaine

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