Karma1976 Posted June 30, 2004 Share Posted June 30, 2004 I am sure someone can shed light on this...do not know how accurate or what this thing is BUT wanted to post Lung Cancer Clinical Trial At some point in the past you used the NexProfiler Treatment Option Tool for Lung Cancer. At the time you registered for this treatment decision tool, you indicated that you would be interested in being contacted by NexCura, which operates the NexProfiler Tool for Cancer, for opportunities to participate in clinical research specific to the treatment of lung cancer. I am writing to let you know that a Phase 3 clinical trial for non small-cell lung cancer is currently enrolling at clinical sites throughout the United States. The trial, known as the ASSIST-2 trial, is studying an investigational cancer drug called TLK286 (or Telcyta™). TLK286 was discovered and is being developed by Telik, Inc. Telik has created a Web site — www.ASSIST-2Trial.com — to provide detailed information about the ASSIST-2 clinical trial and TLK286. In order to be eligible to be considered for enrollment in the ASSIST-2 trial, you must meet all these criteria: You must be 18 years of age or older. You must be diagnosed with non small-cell lung cancer. You must have recurrent non-small cell lung cancer that can be measured with a CT scan, MRI scan or physical exam. You must have received two prior chemotherapy regimens. The two chemotherapy regimens must have included a platinum agent and docetaxel. You have never received TLK286 or Iressa®. If you are interested in learning more about this study, please visit — www.ASSIST-2Trial.com If you have any questions or concerns about this e-mail, please contact: E-mail: info@education.nexcura.com Address: Patient Information Services, 1725 Westlake Avenue North, Suite 300, Seattle WA 98109 If you wish to review NexCura's Privacy Statement, visit: http://www.NexCura.com/nexcura/Nexcura_Privacy.asp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john Posted June 30, 2004 Share Posted June 30, 2004 Pegs husband I believe was on this trial Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karen335 Posted June 30, 2004 Share Posted June 30, 2004 I received the same information yesterday. John, what is your take on this? Any information would be helpful. Thank you... Blessings and prayers, Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john Posted July 1, 2004 Share Posted July 1, 2004 I haven't looked into this one. I think Cary had good opinions on this. Not sure if I'll have time at this point but I'll try to post more info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john Posted July 1, 2004 Share Posted July 1, 2004 It says it is a glutathione analog. There has been some research that glutathione may make chemo work better. I think there is a big article on glutathione on www.lef.org Cancer cells use glutathione to protect themselves from chemotherapy, BUT by taking glutathione paradoxically it actually increases the effectiveness of the chemo. (This is the theory, not sure how much evidence exists). I read and wrote on here a long time ago that whey protein is actually supposed use glutathone some how to increase the effectiveness of chemo. Joe B posted something about glutathione and you can search this web site for glutathione and there are some hits http://www.lchelp.com/community/viewtop ... lutathione http://www.lef.org/magazine/mag97/nov-report97.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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