Lisa Whiting wrote:
>
> Diana & John -
>
> I guess my only point is that, in our experience, the "leading" or "best"
> "cancer hospitals" are not necessarily "leading" or "best" in all types of
> cancer. For example, there are only approximately 5-6 treating physicians
> in the entire country for Mesothelioma. Only one of those two hospitals had
> a thoracic surgeon on staff that had any experience with the Tri-modal
> protocol. I didn't really intend to start a major debate; I only learned
> through our experience that you need to research to see if "your" particular
> type of cancer is one that those "leading" hospitals specialize in. I guess
> our experience may be somewhat different, in that it is a very rare form of
> cancer.
>
> Lisa
>
> At 07:50 PM 12/9/97 EST, you wrote:
> >Dear John, Marty, Barb, (Ron, are you still home), Lisa and all
> >
> >I'm receiving mol-cancer again. We'll see how long it works this time.
> >Welcome to the the new subscribers, hope you will gather a lot of
> >good information from the group. I know you will receive lots of caring
> >support.
> >John, I understand why you would say the two best cancer hospitals,
> >and your clarification was also well put. M D Anderson and Memorial
> >Sloan are aggressive cancer hospitals and they probably have more
> >clinical trials going on than any other, but I hope for all of us that
> >the knowledge they gather is passed on and used by many ONC's and
> >hospitals.
> >Just received today some info from ICAR ( International Cancer Alliance)
> >Selenium, Vit E and M(folic acid) appears to reduce cancer-related
> >deaths by 50% (lung by 35%, Prostate and colon cancers by 67%) This
> >was reported by Dr Gerald Combs of Cornell University in September
> >at Council for Responsible Nutrition in Washington D.C.
> >Also info re Taxol and Taxotere if anyone would be interested, let me know
> >and I'll send it to you.
> >Hope everyone is having a good day.
> >Has anyone heard from Jo, if so give her my best.
> >Take Care
> >God Bless
> >Diana
> Dear Lisa,
Out of debate comes truth and understanding. I do agree totally with
what you have said. If there were truly "a best" it would be the only
one around. The fact is, my cancer (rare for my age and occupation) was
discovered and confirmed by biopsy at a local community general hospital
that is the only one around for miles and has a lousy reputation. It was
certainly good enough and astute enough for me to pick up what other
"better" providers had not only missed but even misdiagnosed!
The "best" hospital/doctor/treatment for each of us is the one that works
for us and in which we have faith, trust, and confidence. Without that,
even the "best" will never be enough. Again, you have raised an
important distinction for us and one that we all need to keep in mind
when trying to fight this terrible disease.
Thank you and God Bless,
John
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