Right I got the lowdown on all of this and it is hardly the way the papers are presenting it.
The drug was discovered in the UK, yes that is right dim, UK doctors discovered it.
The drug Vs placebo survival times are 14.8 to 11.2 so it is hardly a wonder drug as made out by this Professor and the course costs 40,000 dollars.
Now why would a doctor be pushing this drug as the reason for his survival when he does not know what medication the guy is on? He was not slow to mention the drug name and mention that it is not approved here. I am not saying much more than that.
As usual dim you pick up the first thing you read and run with it without checking the facts ya moron.
(Incognito, if the drug is not approved the chemists cannot hold it so nobody can prescribe it on the NHS or privately)
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Previously on "What to do if you are diagnosed with cancer and only have 3 months to live?"
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Interesting bit in the next paragraph:
19. You may prescribe medicines for purposes for which they are not licensed. Although there are a number of circumstances in which this may arise, it is likely to occur most frequently in prescribing for children. Currently pharmaceutical companies do not usually test their medicines on children and as a consequence, cannot apply to license their medicines for use in the treatment of children. The use of medicines that have been licensed for adults, but not for children, is often necessary in paediatric practice.
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Originally posted by SueEllen View PostTry and get an NHS doctor to do that.
A completely private doctor might, but most private doctors also work in the NHS and don't want to be struck off or sued.
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Originally posted by Incognito View PostI thought you could get unlicensed medicine prescribed privately?
A completely private doctor might, but most private doctors also work in the NHS and don't want to be struck off or sued.
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Originally posted by Incognito View PostI thought you could get unlicensed medicine prescribed privately?
GMC | Good practice in prescribing medicines - guidance for doctors
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I thought you could get unlicensed medicine prescribed privately?
Prescribing unlicensed medicines
18. You can prescribe unlicensed medicines but, if you decide to do so, you must:
a. Be satisfied that an alternative, licensed medicine would not meet the patient's needs
b. Be satisfied that there is a sufficient evidence base and/or experience of using the medicine to demonstrate its safety and efficacy
c. Take responsibility for prescribing the unlicensed medicine and for overseeing the patient's care, including monitoring and any follow up treatment (see also paragraphs 25-27 on prescribing for hospital outpatients)
d. Record the medicine prescribed and, where you are not following common practice, the reasons for choosing this medicine in the patient's notes.
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Originally posted by DimPrawn View PostNope, you still won't get the modern treatments. 3rd world country I'm afraid.
Also he will probably be the only person in Africa on this stuff.
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Originally posted by DimPrawn View PostOn a serious note back, if I or one of my family were told they had an incurable disease, I'd seek a few 2nd opinions outside of the UK. The quality of healthcare here is appalling, especially cancer care. Treatments have progressed well in countries such as US, Canada, Australia. Sadly the UK spends most of it's health budget on public sector pensions, GP salaries, PFI costs and agency staff.
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Originally posted by minestrone View PostFrom the man that would not let his child take the MMR three in one vaccine.
HTH BIDI
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Originally posted by DimPrawn View PostOn a serious note back, if I or one of my family were told they had an incurable disease, I'd seek a few 2nd opinions outside of the UK. The quality of healthcare here is appalling, especially cancer care. Treatments have progressed well in countries such as US, Canada, Australia. Sadly the UK spends most of it's health budget on public sector pensions, GP salaries, PFI costs and agency staff.Last edited by minestrone; 19 August 2011, 12:57.
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Originally posted by Mich the Tester View PostSeriously for a moment, I have a friend who only has months to live, and as he would say, the only possible answer is to get every damned thing out of life that you can, even if you haven't been told you only have months to live.
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Seriously for a moment, I have a friend who only has months to live, and as he would say, the only possible answer is to get every damned thing out of life that you can, even if you haven't been told you only have months to live.
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I thought he was let out in exchange for selling guns or buying oil or something from/to Libya? Those pills are probably made out of flour.
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