Latest Biotherapy discussions http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/cancer-treatments/conventional-treatments/biotherapy/1,0,129,123,90.htm Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss RSS.NET: http://www.rssdotnet.com/ hello everyone,My name is Letizia , I am 33 years old and I live in Milan (Italy)In July 2006 my Oncologist diagnosed me a pancreatic endocrine cancer at the head with a secondary to liver (metastatic), lymph node and pelvis bone left with a carcinoid syndrome.On the 23rd of August I’m starting the chemotherapy with Cisplatin, 5fluorouracile and folinic acid (regime De Gramont). I have got six cycles of chemotherapy (too strong for me) and now I feel a little bit better. At the moment the cure has been stopped and medics are looking for a new “experiment” medicine.  On the 11 of September I'm starting a new therapy with RAD001.I'd like to know somebody who already take on it and which are the effect side.thanks lety http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,16359,0.htm letizia Fri, 21 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT My doctors don't seem to have any info on biological therapy (they are a surgical group).  I would think that if I have cancer, there must be something wrong with my immune system?  Does anyone know what kind of vitamins I should be taking.  What is biological therapy?  http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,10556,0.htm Tps0925 Tue, 20 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT Hi, I'm not sure where to go for information... I contacted Cancer Care Treatment Centers because of the alternative therapies that work in conjuction to chemo repair, so to speak. I have Multple Sclerosis that is progressing rapidly and the only option is for Biotherapy -- to use chemo to stop the production of T-cells, etc.However, when I contacted Cancer Care Treatment... the response was focused on the the MS and they couldn't help.  I have someone for the MS and my specialist even thought contacting this facility might help in what I can do prior to the chemo therapy (cytoxan), during and after and to prepare me for round two, etc.Has anyone had Cytoxan for chemo, what have you experienced, do you have any suggestions, are there things I can do to help my body 'repair' from the chemo and to be ready for my second round...Again, it's not the MS I am asking about, it is the chemotherapy that scares me and is a major concern.Any and all help, information is very much appreciated.patty      http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,9094,0.htm Pattyr Thu, 25 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT My 24 year old daughter has stage IV mestatic melanoma.  She has already undergone 3 Darthmouth chemo sessions.  We just went for a second opinion to a melanoma clinic.  The new doctor states that the darthmouth does not treat melanoma and that she should be on the biochemo.  My daughter was so sick before chemo and has improved alot, so I do believe it has worked.  Has anyone been on the darthmouth?  Can anyone comment on this?  http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,8212,0.htm Smurph226 Sun, 10 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT My 40 year old step dad was recently diagnosed with melanoma that has grown into his adrenal gland, lung, and he has four lesions in his brain, he had a large tumor removed from his small intestine also. He will be going for immunotherapy @ Rush Hospital in Chicago next month. I am having a hard time finding information. Any would be appreciated, Thank You http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,627,0.htm Carrie A. Sun, 08 Dec 2002 00:00:00 GMT Any info on the use of interferon for gastric cancer post gastrectomy, chemo & radiation? Or any other modality to increase the immune system to stave off recurrence? http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,590,0.htm Leda W. Tue, 30 Jul 2002 00:00:00 GMT