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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 confidance 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 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.
