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UM’s clinical trial for new bladder cancer drug
I sincerely pray that this is a cure on the horizon:
http://www.miamiherald.com/2011/08/16/2362198_p2/ums-clinical-trial-for-new-bladder.html
“The drug has two components, a protein part and a chemotherapy part. The protein portion binds to the cancer cell’s receptors and gets internalized inside the cells. When the drug is internalized, then the chemo part gets inside the cell and destroys the cancer cells.”
Side effects are greatly reduced as compared to traditional chemotherapy which can lead to severe nausea and hair loss.
Read more: http://www.miamiherald.com/2011/08/16/2362198/ums-clinical-trial-for-new-bladder.html
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Mike, thanks for sharing that encouraging research at U of Miami. Being a big time Florida State ‘Nole fan perhaps I might need to say go ‘canes instead if this works out! Thanks again for the great info.
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It may someday, but these things tend to take some time. Certainly sounds promising at this point. Let’s hope it progresses quickly and continues to show good results.
Age 54
10/31/06 dx CIS (TisG3) non-invasive (at 47)
9/19/08 TURB/TUIP dx Invasive T2G3
10/8/08 RC neobladder(at 49)
2/15/13 T4G3N3M1 distant metastases(at 53)
9/2013 finished chemo -cancer free again
1/2014 ct scan results….distant mets
2/2014 ct result…spread to liver, kidneys, and lymph system
My opinions are my own and do not reflect the opinion of ABLCS or anyone else. I am not a doctor nor do I play one on TV.
Here is another article about the same University of Miami trial with a video:
http://www.nbcmiami.com/news/New-Cancer-Drug-Developed-at-UM-127900303.htmlThough it is being used for cases involving metastasis, might it be applicable to all bladder cancer ultimately?
I don’t know much about this kind of thing, but it seems that something killing BC throughout one’s body should be able to kill BC locally too.
At least it seems that this may be a step toward developing an application for localized treatment.
Encouraging news. Thanks for posting.
I’m 70, retired heat/air contractor. After 4 months of keymo ileal conduit (IC) surgery removed bladder & prostate May 2010
It certainly sounds promising…
Mike
Age 54
10/31/06 dx CIS (TisG3) non-invasive (at 47)
9/19/08 TURB/TUIP dx Invasive T2G3
10/8/08 RC neobladder(at 49)
2/15/13 T4G3N3M1 distant metastases(at 53)
9/2013 finished chemo -cancer free again
1/2014 ct scan results….distant mets
2/2014 ct result…spread to liver, kidneys, and lymph system
My opinions are my own and do not reflect the opinion of ABLCS or anyone else. I am not a doctor nor do I play one on TV.
That would be a huge step forward if this proves successful. I so hope that Mr. Chambers has a wonderful result from this trial.
Best wishes… CatherineTURBT 1/21/10 at age 55
Dx: T2aN0M0 Primary Bladder Adenocarcinoma
Partial Cystectomy 2/25/10
Vanderbilt Medical Center
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