HDTenEightyP/NetNews huggingface dataset:
From: laura@TASVAX.NSWSES.NAVY.MIL
Newsgroups: sci.med
Subject: Cancer treatment options
Date: 14 Apr 92 19:02:17 GMT
Reply-To: laura@TASVAX.NSWSES.NAVY.MIL
Organization: Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division

In article <1992Apr14.140051.4397@pmafire.inel.gov>, russ@pmafire.inel.gov (Russ Brown) writes:
>In article <1992Apr13.164650.1401@brtph560.bnr.ca> candee@brtph5.bnr.ca (Candee Ellis P885) writes:
>>
>>I am seeking information on rhabdomyosarcoma in general, especially
>>prognosis and treatment options, clinical trials, new research, etc.

I recently did a search of cancer treatments.  I got some *very* helpful
responses off of the net.  Let me know if you want a brief summary.
It might be best to snail mail it since you can't get e-mail.

My best and most complete resource was 1-800-4-CANCER.  You may find
yourself on hold for a while, but it is definitely worth it.  They can
send you *lots* of information on any type of cancer.  If you tell them
your sister's history as you have done on the net, they can send you a
summary of *all* of the clinical trials now being done that are approved
by the National Cancer Institute and that your sister *may* qualify for.

The most promising new studies I have seen are for:
1. a drug called CAI which has shown some promise in stopping metastasis.
2. gene therapy, which has shown some promise in *reversing* cancer.

The clinical trials in these areas are open to terminal patients.

It sounds like your sister is getting treatment options from some of the
best doctors in the field.  They will have acess to this same information.
It might be nice, though to let your sister see a list of clinical trials
and ask for one by name.

By the way, the newest and most promising clinical trials are being done at
the National Cancer Institute in Bethesda, MD.  Would your sister be willing
to go there for treatment?

I hope this information helps you.  It is a little late to help my mother, whom
I originally solicited this information for.  She waited too long to get
treatment, has a rather nasty form of cancer, and is deteriorating rather
rapidly.  She doesn't want to go to Bethesda for treatment.  I don't blame
her.

Good luck.  Your sister is very young.  It is quite a tragedy that she has
to go through this.  On the bright side, she sounds like a real fighter and
she went directly to the best doctors in the country. 


Laura  McGovern
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(Baby due in August - our first!)	|   Port Hueneme, CA 
* My husband doesn't always share my opinions, so why should my employer? *
From: tas@pegasus.com (Len Howard)
Newsgroups: sci.med
Subject: Re: Tigan
Keywords: Tigan,nausea
Date: 6 Apr 92 21:34:56 GMT
Article-I.D.: pegasus.1992Apr6.213456.11102
Followup-To: sci.med
Organization: Pegasus,  Honolulu

In article <7436@uqcspe.cs.uq.oz.au> cathye@cs.uq.oz.au writes:
>What is the generic name of the anti-nausea drug Tigan ?
>I know that is used in the U.S.A and was given to President Bush when he
>collapsed from the gastric 'flu. 
>What else can you tell me about it : common side effects, when used, is it
>new or has it been around a long time ?
>Thanks,
>Cathy

Hi Cath,  Tigan is trimethobenzamine hydrochloride. 
It is used for the control of nausea and vomiting.
Common side effects are drowsiness, occasional extrapyramidal
symptoms, and possible toxic effects on the liver.  Reye's Sundromed
has been associated with the use of Tigan and other drugs, but a cause
and effect relationship is not determined.
It is a relatively standard drug. It comes in capsules, suppositories
and injectable forms.

You're welcome.
Len
Newsgroups: sci.med
From: merylf@brtph115.bnr.ca (Meryl W. Freeman)
Subject: Re: Self tanners (was Re: Tanning Re: Lime juice...)
Keywords: self-tanning creams
Organization: Bell Northern Research Inc.
Date: Fri, 17 Apr 1992 12:08:02 GMT

In article <1992Apr16.180618.9946@bradley.bradley.edu> larry@bradley.bradley.edu (Larry D. Stratton) writes:
>In <1992Apr16.152533.10206@spdcc.com> dyer@spdcc.com (Steve Dyer) writes:
>>In article <1992Apr16.143845.11106@brtph560.bnr.ca> merylf@brtph115.bnr.ca (Meryl W. Freeman) writes:
>>>Speaking of tanning, does anyone know how these new self tanners work? They
>>>are advertised as containing no dyes, and you get a "natural looking tan
>>>but please don't quote me on that.
>>I don't know why they'd be described as "new"; "tanning" lotions containing
>>dihydroxyacetone (QT) have been around for 30 years or so.  
>>They don't produce a real tan; that is, you don't get any protection
>>from burning from the color change.  Dihydroxyacetone is considered
>>fairly harmless--it's a natural metabolite of glycerol.
>
>   Steve,
>    The question is HOW they work.  Are they actually a dye of sorts?
>    Since they are sold over-the-counter, they probably do not affect
>    the melanine?

This was my original question; thanks for restating it, Larry. Just what is   
the mechanism? How exactly does dihydroxyacetone produce the color? Steve,
can you shed some light on this??


Running on fumes this week, 

Meryl Freeman

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From: george@ibmpcug.co.uk (Michael Veltman)
Newsgroups: sci.med,connect.audit
Subject: Re: Polyps in Bladder
Date: 10 Apr 92 19:15:49 GMT
Organization: The IBM PC User Group, UK.

I'm not sure how you can examine someone and say that you
can tell if there are  polyps in the bladder.  Perhaps
the message has been mixed up in the transmission?

Michael

-- 
Automatic Disclaimer:
The views expressed above are those of the author alone and may not
represent the views of the IBM PC User Group.
-- 
The above opinion is not that of the IBMPCUG.
In fact, it may not be my opinion, either.

Michael Veltman         George@ibmpcug.co.uk
From: xxxxajh@brunel.ac.uk (Alan J Holmes)
Newsgroups: sci.med
Subject: Re: Why does hydrogen peroxide bubble...
Date: 9 Apr 92 11:19:18 GMT
Reply-To: xxxxajh@brunel.ac.uk (Alan J Holmes)
Organization: Brunel University, Uxbridge, UK

In article <19700@castle.ed.ac.uk> ebxu65@castle.ed.ac.uk (I A Nicholson) writes:
 >Hydrogen peroxide is a real nasty.... It is very efficient oxidising
 >agent and is produced by some metabolic processes. This would be fatal
 >to your cells. Your body therefore produces a nice little enzyme called
 >"catylase" that reduced hydrogen peroxide to water and oxygen (the
 >bubbles). For the chemically minded
 Stuff deleted.
 > As I said before peroxide is a real nasty and I dont think putting it
 >on a wound , unless a doctor has told you to is a good idea. Modern
 >antiseptics are much better and less likely to cause major cell death.

Only a few years ago, a large number of women were using peroxide
to bleach their hair, 'bottle blondes' they were known as.   Were
these women doing something which would ruin their health?

Regards

Alan Holmes
From: tas@pegasus.com (Len Howard)
Newsgroups: sci.med
Subject: Re: Nurse Practicioners
Summary: Nurse Practitioners
Date: 14 Apr 92 23:16:19 GMT
Followup-To: sci.med
Organization: Pegasus,  Honolulu

In article <jac1.703185869@Isis.MsState.Edu> jac1@ra.msstate.edu (Jennifer Cox) writes:
>
>What is a nurse practitioner? How much training do they get?
>What kind of degree do they get?  And what are they allowed to do?
>
>I just heard of someone talking about them and was wondering about the
>stuff.  They also have them here at the health center.
>Thanks.
>Jennifer

Hi Jennifer;  Nurse pratitioners (NPs) are registered nurses who have
taken specific educational training or courses leading them to be
qualified particularly well in a limited area of medicine.  They are
one example of what is called a 'physician extender' which includes
Clinical Nurse Specialists, Physician's Assistants and Nurse
Practitioners, as well as Nurse-midwives.

The training depends on the area of specialization.  Currently the NP
program here in Hawaii requires another three years of
education/training beyond the RN program, which results in a Master's
degree in Nursing with a special area such as OBGyn.

They work in collaboration with a physician, in a clinical setting,
seeing a broad range of patients of the more routine nature.  The
NP/OBG that I work with provides routine OB care, does the initial OB
interview, and provides routine Gyn exams, such as annual Pap smears,
Birth control pill refill exams and vaginitis exams.

It is a somewhat controversial topic at present since there is a large
faction of the medical profession that looks upon this practice as
"practicing medicine without a license."  These are largely physicians
in private practice who have no experience in working with NPs.

Many large HMOs and civil service medical organizations use a large
number of Nurse Practitioners.

This is likely why you see them at your health center.

Shalom,                               Len Howard MD
Newsgroups: sci.med
From: amym@oakhill.sps.mot.com (Amy Moseley Rupp)
Subject: HPV
Reply-To: amym@oakhill.sps.mot.com (Amy Moseley Rupp)
Organization: Motorola Inc., Austin, Texas
Date: Tue, 7 Apr 1992 02:18:47 GMT

To whoever asked whether or not HPV is a problem for men:  well maybe
not directly, but if a man gets it, his sexual partner is then at 
greater risk of getting it, and consequently, cervical cancer.  Even
if men are not directly threatened certainly they don't want to infect
their female partners!  It is a very serious issue for a woman.

I believe that HPV can transcend the condom much more so than other
diseases, because HPV can be transmitted from skin-to-skin contact
and not just via bodily fluids.  Please correct me if I am wrong,
but let's say you didn't care about catching HPV.  Even with a condom
your future partners are at risk of catching HPV.   




Newsgroups: sci.med
From: rtc@sgfb.ssd.ray.com (Custer)
Subject: More URGENT info needed Mt. Clair Hospital Mt. Clair California
Organization: Raytheon Company, Portsmouth, RI
Date: Tue, 7 Apr 1992 20:36:49 GMT

In a previous post I requested information on Century City Hospital associated
with a pain clinic in Beverly Hills CA.  Apparently the clinic is associated
with Mt. Clair Doctors Hospital, Mt. Clair CA (is that Mt. Clair or Monte e
Clair, or something else?).  Anyway, my friend is still planning a trip from
Connecticut to this clinic/hospital.  She really does not have a very good
idea of what she is getting into.  Does anyone out there have *ANY* info
about this hospital or the clinic (Pelvic Pain Treatment Center, Beverley
Hills) ?

ANY information will be greatly appreciated.
Please respond by email.

Todd Custer
Raytheon Company
Portsmouth, RI
rtc@sgfb.ssd.ray.com
From: geb@dsl.pitt.edu (gordon e. banks)
Newsgroups: sci.med
Subject: Re: another amiltryptiline ?
Date: 14 Apr 92 21:18:22 GMT
Distribution: na
Organization: Decision Systems Laboratory, Univ. of Pittsburgh, PA.

In article <1992Apr13.161533.16206@dartvax.dartmouth.edu> time@coos.dartmouth.edu (Susan M. Kennedy) writes:

>and I'm now 42).  I have always thought there was some hormone connection, but
>pinpointing just what was going on seemed impossible. I know that this dose is
>far below the anti-depressant dose and my Dr. says he really does not know why
>this is effective.  Do any of you Net Docs or other pharmicutical experts have
>an explanation?

Amitryptiline is an excellent migraine medicine.  Rarely do you need
to use antidepressant level doses.  I usually find that 50mg at night
is enough except in rare cases.  Sometimes as little as 10mg per day
works.  The drugs alter certain neurotransmitter levels in the
brain, such as norepinephrine and serotonin, which have been linked
to migraine headaches, but no one understands precisely how they
work.  Steve Dyer may have read the latest theories on this.

Also, your migraines are likely related to hormones.  When you
have menopause, you will find out.  Most women have drastic
reduction in migraine frequency and severity at menopause.

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From: sokay@cyclone.mitre.org (Stephen J. Okay)
Newsgroups: sci.med,alt.suicide.holiday
Subject: Re: selling organs
Date: 31 Mar 92 18:55:26 GMT
Article-I.D.: linus.1992Mar31.185526.7700
Organization: Mitre Corporation, McLean, VA

In article <ogorman.701806320@unix1.tcd.ie> ogorman@unix1.tcd.ie (Lucifuge) writes:
>Ha-ha!!! But what if I (Evil person that I am) sold all my organs for a
>suitably massive sum and then used the money to invest in 100kg of
>semtex and some detonators....then rigged it all up and...well basically
>became a fine red mist on the morning wind...
>
>You wouldn't exactly be able to reclaim tht cash now would you?
>
>Yes it's dishonest. No it's not altruistic. But it's funny.

And damn funny at that too!....
Thanks Ollie for the first sign of humor on ASH since I don't know when..
(Hey, don't get on me for it...I've been too depressed and suicidal lately
to be able to be my normal, twisted, creative humorous self.) 

---Steve
-- 
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"Welcome to the Politically Correct States of America. Please turn your mind
in to the nearest oppressed minority pressure group. It will be returned to
you once we've decided what you can think"
Newsgroups: sci.med
From: dyer@spdcc.com (Steve Dyer)
Subject: Re: Self tanners (was Re: Tanning Re: Lime juice...)
Keywords: self-tanning creams
Organization: S.P. Dyer Computer Consulting, Cambridge MA
Date: Thu, 16 Apr 1992 23:25:43 GMT

In article <1992Apr16.180618.9946@bradley.bradley.edu> larry@bradley.bradley.edu (Larry D. Stratton) writes:
>    The question is HOW they work.  Are they actually a dye of sorts?
>    Since they are sold over-the-counter, they probably do not affect
>    the melanine?

They do not have any effect on the production of melanin.
Dihydroxyacetone is colorless, but it appears to darken the
superficial layers of the skin.

>    There was once reported that an over-the-counter drug available
>    in Canada (?) actually does cause an increase in melanine (or is
>    that mellanine) which is 'a tan'.  Still available?  And still
>    very rough on the kidneys?

I'm not sure.  There was a caroteinoid pigment, the name of which I
forget--cathaxanthin or something, which concentrates in the skin.
Apparently it has some ocular toxicity; perhaps the kidney as well.
It doesn't increase the production of melanin either.


-- 
Steve Dyer
dyer@ursa-major.spdcc.com aka {ima,harvard,rayssd,linus,m2c}!spdcc!dyer
Newsgroups: sci.med
From: caf@omen.UUCP (Chuck Forsberg WA7KGX)
Subject: Re: Something going around-- NYC area
Organization: Omen Technology INC, Portland Rain Forest
Distribution: NY
Date: Tue, 14 Apr 1992 07:54:27 GMT

Something is going around the Portland Rain Forest.  Scientific
designation is "viral crud" according to a local nurse :-)

Symptoms vary widely with the individual, and include most of the
usual flu/cold/strep stuff.  Some folks are out of action for 2-3
weeks, but a few days of missed work is more typical.  Complete
recovery of hacking ability can take longer.
-- 
Chuck Forsberg WA7KGX          ...!tektronix!reed!omen!caf 
Author of YMODEM, ZMODEM, Professional-YAM, ZCOMM, and DSZ
  Omen Technology Inc    "The High Reliability Software"
17505-V NW Sauvie IS RD   Portland OR 97231   503-621-3406
From: merylf@brtph115.bnr.ca (Meryl W. Freeman)
Newsgroups: sci.med
Subject: Long-term use of Nasal Steroid Sprays (was Chronic congested sinus)
Keywords: Non-allergic rhinitis, beconase, misery
Date: 8 Apr 92 13:07:11 GMT
Organization: Bell Northern Research Inc.

This discussion about chronic congestion brings up a question that I've had
for a long time. Are there any studies concerning long-term, consistent
use of steroidal nasal sprays, such as Beconase or Nasalide? Here's my story:

I've suffered from chronic allergy-like symptoms year round for most of my
life. When I was in my late 20's, I finally broke down and went to an ENT,
who tried antihistamines (didn't work), short course of prednisone (worked,
but the symptoms came back in 3 weeks), decongestant (worked pretty well,
but gave me nasty insomnia), and finally septoplasty and rhinoplasty (finally
got that broken nose repaired; looks great, drains great, but the problem is
still there). I gave up again.

Several years later, with more suffering, I went to an allergist and became
a human pin cushion (twice, actually). We were both surprised after 100 
allergens produced absolutely no results/sensitivities. If these tests are
truly reliable, then that would explain why antihistamines were ineffective.
And it was obvious that I had a problem; each day I was there,
I was completely closed up--no air going up the ole schnoz at all. So, 
my doctor gave me a generic diagnosis of either vasomotor rhinitis or 
NARES, which stood for non-allergic rhinitis with eosiniphils (?? I think).
Then she prescribed Beconase and told me that I would have to use it daily.
At the time, I asked her about long-term effects, and she said that she was
aware of one study done in Europe that concluded long-term use was relatively
safe, if the patient gets checked frequently for bleeding, etc.
So I used it for a year, and could breathe again.

I did have a few minor nosebleeds recently, and I decided to take a break
from the drug. I'm hesitant to go back on it now, even though it is the
only thing that gives me relief. Also, my pharmacist said that normally,
Beconase was prescribed for seasonal relief, and probably should not be
used for longer than 3 months at a time. 

Can anyone on the net give me the latest scoop on this?

Thanks very much,
Meryl

_______________________________________
Sorry, no e-mail. I can post, though.
From: francis@ircam.fr (Joseph Francis)
Newsgroups: sci.med
Subject: Re: Causing breasts to lactate
Date: 16 Apr 92 11:38:30 GMT
Organization: IRCAM, Paris (France)

In article <kupj1aINNbb0@exodus.Eng.Sun.COM> nak@hot.Eng.Sun.COM (Nicolai Kosche) writes:
>In article <1992Apr15.055457.28961@spdcc.com> dyer@spdcc.com (Steve Dyer) writes:
>>In article <9204150517.AA23201@ucbvax.Berkeley.EDU> fortmapl@UDAVXB.OCA.UDAYTON.EDU ("Paul Fortman : free spirit") writes:
>>>Is it possible for a man's breast to lactate?
>>
>>There can be endocrine derangements which cause a man's breasts to
>>enlarge (gynecomastia) or to exude fluid (galactorrhea), but basically,
>>a normal man's breasts don't have the "right stuff" to support lactation:
>>the mammary tissue is not sufficiently developed.  
>
>One of the symptoms of testicular cancer is breast soreness and
>lactation.  It's amazing what AFP and beta-HCG can do.  1/2 8-)

Isn't gynecomastia also an effect of excessive Marijuana consumption?

-- 
| Le Jojo: Fresh 'n' Clean, speaking out to the way you want to live
| today; American - All American; doing, a bit so, and even more so.
From: francis@ircam.fr (Joseph Francis)
Newsgroups: sci.med
Subject: Re: Dentists & Doctors slaves to people with AIDS?
Date: 6 Apr 92 15:04:30 GMT
Organization: IRCAM, Paris (France)

In article <1992Apr6.144901.29440@ircam.fr> francis@ircam.fr (Joseph Francis) writes:
>In article <14183@pitt.UUCP> km@cs.pitt.edu (Ken Mitchum) writes:
>>I think many people underestimate the true degree of discrimination
>>that exists against AIDS patients. I have known of situations where
>>hospital employees refused to go into the rooms of AIDS patients,
>>and therefore denied them very basic services.
>
>Anecdotally, a late friend of mine told me that one of the more
>relieving points of his treatments in the mid-80's (in Cedars-Sinai
>Hospital in West Hollywood), was when he complained about the food and
>his attendant picked up his spoon and took a bite and agreed that it
>was not Cordon Bleu competition, and that he'd find something more
>palatable.

I'm sorry to double-post, but I reread this, and it doesn't read correctly:

... and that he'd find something more palatable. My friend felt
tremendous relief that he wasn't a leper, and after all that he had
gone through (from having his eyes pulled from their sockets to pack
silicone behind the retina to try to alleviate problem A, to the
continuous diarrhea problem B, etc., a series of the nastier of all
the associated diseases) that could be treated as a human, with some
sensitivity to his feeling.
-- 
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| today; American - All American; doing, a bit so, and even more so.
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From: fzjaffe@hamlet.ucdavis.edu (Rory Jaffe)
Newsgroups: sci.med,sci.electronics
Subject: Re: Need help with O2, HR and RR monitor
Keywords: monitor, oximeter
Date: 10 Apr 92 21:53:55 GMT
Followup-To: sci.engr.biomed
Organization: University of California, Davis

Probably the best place for equipment design questions is
sci.engr.biomed--at least cross-post there.  I suggest you look in the
mainenance manuals for comparable equipment at your local hospital.
They often have a surprising amount of information on design of the
systems, and often have schematics, as well.  Be aware that algorithms
for accurately interpreting data for pulse oximetry have to be tested in
humans at varying saturations, as empiric guessing when designed the
relationship between saturation and transmission have been shown to be
way off.
From: Mark.Long@p0.f24.n147.z1.fidonet.org (Mark Long)
Newsgroups: sci.med
Subject: Systemic Mastocytosis
Date: 12 Apr 92 13:47:31 GMT
Organization: FidoNet node 1:147/24.0 - ModemLink BBS, Yukon OK

A friends son has contracted systemic mastocytosis.  It is fatal and known
very little in the medical world.  I am interested in finding other parents
with "masto" children.  It is a direct inverse to the Aids condition.  The
body literally heals it's internal organs to death.  So far he has only lost 
colon and pituitary functions.  He receives all food from a tube connected
directly to a heart valve "aka. central line."  The 'Mayo clinic' has done
extensive testing but offers no cure.  Several major medical centers across
the USA have turned him down for treatment because of the poor outlook.
I would like to help the boy's parents by identifying other parents with the
same problem.  His current treatment is mega doses of anti-histamines and 
anti-
biotics, oxygen line, central line, and a forthcoming bone marrow transplant.
He is now 2 years and 4 months old.  He is 15 lbs heavier than normal due to
pituitary problems.  His overall health has improved some due to an
insurance change that lets him get all treatments at home.  
He's really a nice kid.  He wears a backpack with a central line pump
and oxygen tank.  Seems like no one has told him that he is not a normal boy
and he had proceeded to act like one.  Gives the parents a real challenge.
A recent trip to Moto-photo led the management to submit his prints to the
national office due to his extremely pleasant disposition around people.  


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