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- Infiltrating Inflammatory Carcinoma
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- QUESTION: I am a 30 year old mother of two beautiful children. I have been
- diagnosed with "infiltrating inflammatory carcinoma". After 4 chemotherapy
- treatments I seem to be resistant, and unless something changes, have been
- told by my doctor that I have a zero chance to live, and less than a year at
- that. I promised my daughter I wouldn't die on her. Although I have a good
- doctor who assures me that I couldn't get better treatment anywhere else, I
- wondered if you knew of any clinic or experimental work that might be dealing
- with my type of cancer? I have a good attitude and have put myself in God's
- hands, but am still desperately searching. Any help would be appreciated.
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- ANSWER: And search we must, in the never ending hope that we can find
- something that may change the course of your disease. Your confidence in your
- physician is encouraging, as he would represent your link with any new
- treatment possibilities that may exist. I am sure that he has reviewed all
- the latest medical literature to remain up to date with changing patterns of
- chemotherapy in cancers such as your. However, since it's sometimes
- impossible to keep up with all the latest articles, a computerized search of
- all the latest scientific literature is indicated to uncover even the remotest
- possibility of help. I am sure he will oblige. Your personal search begins
- with the Cancer Information Service of the National Cancer Institute (Blair
- Bldg, Room 414, 9000 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD 20892; Tel.#:
- 800-4-CANCER). Your story will certainly motivate the good people at this
- center to help uncover the latest news for you. You must also contact the
- American Cancer Society, either your local chapter or their National
- Headquarters, 3340 Peachtree Drive NE, Atlanta, GA 30326 (Tel.#:
- 800-ACS-2345). Every lead you obtain must be followed to the last turn, and
- your physician will help as an active collaborator and advisor to avoid those
- paths, more obvious to him, that may not be productive. Last but not least, I
- am publishing your letter in the hope that I may receive leads which could be
- helpful, and which I will pass on to you. With these activities, and the
- prayers of all, we will help you in your fight.
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- The material contained here is "FOR INFORMATION ONLY" and should not replace
- the counsel and advice of your personal physician. Promptly consulting your
- doctor is the best path to a quick and successful resolution of any medical
- problem.
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