Maryanne Posted February 3, 2005 Share Posted February 3, 2005 Hi all, I have no idea if this is something that is going to be helpful to all those getting or thinking of getting Chemo or not. But I heard it advertised that on WORLD NEWS TONIGHT with Peter Jennings airing TONIGHT there was a fast blip about getting only 2 needles as an alternative for Chemo. Have no idea what it is about.. You may want to tune in and see. Just wanted to pass this along. regards Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnmynatt Posted February 3, 2005 Share Posted February 3, 2005 Thanks Maryanne! Always interested in what is being said to help or hinder us. Take care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarHart Posted February 3, 2005 Share Posted February 3, 2005 I have had 2 people at work tell me about this today. I will definately be tuning in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hebbie Posted February 4, 2005 Share Posted February 4, 2005 Well, I checked it out, and while it sounds VERY promising, I was left with many questions! It is a LIQUID RADIATION! Unbelievably cool to think of -- it only takes a week of infusion, rather than months of daily radiation. It specifically targets the tumor, and unlike chemo, does not cause hair loss or nausea. What they didn't mention, is whether or not you can have it after already undergoing "regular" radiation. They also said it has been tested on non-hodkins lymphoma, and is going to be tested on ovarian and colon, but they didn't specifically mention lung, which stinks. Overall though, it is amazing and I hope to learn more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karen335 Posted February 4, 2005 Share Posted February 4, 2005 Thanks all... Hebbie, please post anything new that you find. I too was wondering the same thing. Brilliant minds think alike. Hebbie, I really appreciate your posting... Everyone else I appreciate your info too... God Bless and prayers, Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stand4hope Posted February 4, 2005 Share Posted February 4, 2005 I saw the show also. My biggest question is how does it go all through the veins like that and not affect anything except the tumors? How would the liquid radiation know what is a tumor and what isn't? Modern medicine, I guess! Anyway, it sure did present itself as very hopeful. Said it was currently tested with "lymphoma". Is that the same as non-Hodkins, Hebbie? It was very interesting. Love, Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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