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greg s

02/12/04 7:24 PM

#204521 RE: Zeev Hed #204520

Zeev,

re: winks & giggles

That's partially what got me so "jazzed" about your first post on this topic. First, I am not a medical professional. I am one heck of a researcher. When my father was diagnosed with a terribly aggressive form of cancer, I kicked into high-gear research. Thankfully he had an excellent oncologist who had the patience to deal with me while he treated dad. I started bringing all my research "finds" to his physician who patiently explained the benefits and dangers of my "finds". I easily filtered out the quackery myself, but was absolutely amazed at the off label touts I unearthed that really had no/questionable efficacy for my dad ... especially those that afforded no improvement for quality and/or length of life.

This is a topic of which we should all be more aware, well before we are in the throes of treatment for ourselves or a loved one.

I'm glad you brought it up.
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lee kramer

02/12/04 9:43 PM

#204535 RE: Zeev Hed #204520

I agree strongly with Greg and Zeev. When medical problems arise you MUST do your own reasearch/dd...think about what you learn, ask the right questions and then make your own decision. A "great" doctor,[there may be 5-10% great doctors] will be invaluable. Sadly, and this is personal, most doctors do not fall in this group. Picture a bell-curve; a few great docs, a few terrible docs, and many avereage docs. Seek the best doctors.