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My father was diagnosed with colon cancer about a year and a half ago.
Unfortunately, by the time of diagnoses, it had reached stage iV with
beginning distant metastasis. The prognosis, of course, is not
good...however, he has met with some success using both traditional and
non-traditional therapies while at the CTCA in Tulsa, OK. However, his
disease is getting worse. Is there anyone out there with information on
experimental therapies or clinical trials? If you are seeking clinical
trial info as well, try http://www.centerwatch.com. This site maintains a
current database of clinical trials, dates, and so on. I am also seeking
information about a british research project involving using large doses
of caffeine via IV after chemotherapy for colon cancer patients. Has
anyone heard of this project?
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-Your father might be a candidate for either CPT-11 trials or Taxol. Do a
keyword search to the NCI - National Cancer Institute. They will have details. (the)duckster
former caregiver to the General
dop 4.24.97 after a VERY COURAGOUS battle
from Stage IV colon cancer w/lung and bone mets. -The centerwatch site has very few trials for colon cancer listed. They
simply have the same few listed repeatedly for every site they are offered.
Try the more than 80 trials listed at http://wwwicic.nci.nih.gov/
Follow the medical professional option to the place where the trials are
listed. Click on any one for details. -have you looked into Cryo-surgery my mom had colorectal cancer with multiple
mets to the live. 2 years ago she had Cryo-surgery done in Los Angeles
California and Has been cancer free ever since... It might be worth checking
out for your dad.
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