erectile dysfunction drugs and head and neck cancer

robinleigh
robinleigh Member Posts: 297
in Head and Neck Cancer #1
I googled the ed drug in regard to head and neck cancer and found this VERY interesting so wanted to share the link! I know the study at Johns Hopkins started in 2009 but it does not look like it is ongoing and I can't find any results. They do have current trials with cialis and multiple myeloma so there must be some positive results. BTW...I read that cialis is more effective than viagra because it has a longer drug life...

Best wishes, Robin

http://abclocal.go.com/wls/story?section=news/health&id=7294934

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  • longtermsurvivor
    longtermsurvivor Member Posts: 1,842 Member
    #2
    Wow.
    My elderly dad has been on one of these drugs to treat his pulmonary hypertension and refractory heart failure for the last couple of years. Maybe I should start it too:)
  • ratface
    ratface Member Posts: 1,337 Member
    #3
    Bad news Good news
    Doc: Mr. Smith I have some bad news, you have cancer.

    Mr. Smith: Doc, what's the good news?

    Doc: I will not only cure it but make you a mean, lean, sex machine!

    Mr. Smith: Can we start treatment today?

    If only I could live another 50 years to see this come true?
  • Hondo
    Hondo Member Posts: 6,636 Member
    #4
    Hi robin

    Wow that is remarkable, but like any good thing you wonder what did they stop!

    Thanks for the post

    ╠╣ONDO
  • RogerRN43
    RogerRN43 Member Posts: 185
    #5
    The current status?
    Thanks for posting.
    That interesting news report is dated Feb'10 and it said it would be running for a year.
    I wonder if the results are published somewhere or the current status of the research.

    "Are you excited to see me?"
    "No, I'm fighting H&N cancer"
  • robinleigh
    robinleigh Member Posts: 297
    #6
    RogerRN43 said:

    The current status?
    Thanks for posting.
    That interesting news report is dated Feb'10 and it said it would be running for a year.
    I wonder if the results are published somewhere or the current status of the research.

    "Are you excited to see me?"
    "No, I'm fighting H&N cancer"

    current status
    My husband and I are going to a 5th (yes, 5th) opinion to Johns Hopkins on Nov. 18th and I shall surely ask them about the results of their trial. I know there is one ongoing for multiple myeloma and cialis. Surely, it can't hurt!!! If you find any more information about results please post it. We need to know about all research going on!

    My husband is hoping to start a clinical trial called REOvirus. Being done at many centers nationwide and is a Phase III trial. That means he won't know if he gets the trial drug or the placebo. So....we're praying he gets a virus!!!

    Complicated journey this is with a metastasis. Whole different ballgame. Still gotta fight and keep those statistics at bay. Anything can happen. Lots of unpredictable behavior in this situation. A tightrope walk between hope and fear.

    Best to all of you,
    Robinleigh
  • Hondo
    Hondo Member Posts: 6,636 Member
    #7
    robinleigh said:

    current status
    My husband and I are going to a 5th (yes, 5th) opinion to Johns Hopkins on Nov. 18th and I shall surely ask them about the results of their trial. I know there is one ongoing for multiple myeloma and cialis. Surely, it can't hurt!!! If you find any more information about results please post it. We need to know about all research going on!

    My husband is hoping to start a clinical trial called REOvirus. Being done at many centers nationwide and is a Phase III trial. That means he won't know if he gets the trial drug or the placebo. So....we're praying he gets a virus!!!

    Complicated journey this is with a metastasis. Whole different ballgame. Still gotta fight and keep those statistics at bay. Anything can happen. Lots of unpredictable behavior in this situation. A tightrope walk between hope and fear.

    Best to all of you,
    Robinleigh

    Hi Robin

    Nothing wrong with getting another opinion, keeping you both in prayer

    Take Care
    ╠╣ONDO
  • RogerRN43
    RogerRN43 Member Posts: 185
    #8
    robinleigh said:

    current status
    My husband and I are going to a 5th (yes, 5th) opinion to Johns Hopkins on Nov. 18th and I shall surely ask them about the results of their trial. I know there is one ongoing for multiple myeloma and cialis. Surely, it can't hurt!!! If you find any more information about results please post it. We need to know about all research going on!

    My husband is hoping to start a clinical trial called REOvirus. Being done at many centers nationwide and is a Phase III trial. That means he won't know if he gets the trial drug or the placebo. So....we're praying he gets a virus!!!

    Complicated journey this is with a metastasis. Whole different ballgame. Still gotta fight and keep those statistics at bay. Anything can happen. Lots of unpredictable behavior in this situation. A tightrope walk between hope and fear.

    Best to all of you,
    Robinleigh

    My regional cancer center also has the Reolysin clinical trial for recurring H&N.
    It theoretically should work on 2/3 of all human cancers, looks promising and I hope he gets the treatment vs placebo.

    And even if he doesn't, it doesn't matter what the stat percentage is, it's not 0%, so everyone has a chance.

    I wonder if one day, they'll perfect these modified viruses and they will be mainline treatments.

    My prayers are with your husband and you,
    Roger

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