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Daily Brain Cancer Journal23 July 2008 Wednesday, 9:35 PM High-Level Journal Summary: Another Director's Update from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) which shows the kind of leadership I like to see. While we are moving towards "personalized medicine," we also need to change processes for managing research. Dr. John E. Niederhuber, the Director of NCI, said it so well in the following sentence. "There are a number of potential changes to the system that I believe can begin to refashion the clinical trials system for the era of personalized oncology." This will certainly make for an interesting... 
21 July 2008 Hello, my dear David. I haven't been in touch because I felt it would be against your mother's wishes. I have followed your remarkable journey from the very beginning, and I admire your strength and courage. I know in my heart that you will beat this tragic happening in your life. You have too much to offer society to be taken now. Here is an update on my family. Cristy is married and... Health Updates25 May 2008 1.) IV-Based Chemotherapy (Carboplatin + VP-16) • Up to 8 cycles may be possible, but it is based on overall toxicity. • Cycles will last 21 or 28 days, based on cumulative impact. It began on 3/25/08. • Cycle 4 of IV-based chemo starts on 6/3/08. 2.) Radiation • 6 weeks of radiation and low-dose... Diagnosis7 March 2008 David C. Welch is a 41-year old man with a primary brain tumor in the left frontotemporal area. His treatment has included a biopsy and 2 total brain surgeries. Temodar chemotherapy began 10/31/05 and continued 28 cycles (2+ years) until 12/19/07. That's... |
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