Trials

iserbrown

I heard this segment on ABC Nightlife last night.  It's always interesting to learn about clinical trials and achievements. 
A caller brought up Tamoxifen 

Listen to the lady from Adelaide.....what an inspiration 

"What is a clinical trial? - Nightlife - ABC Radio" https://www.abc.net.au/radio/programs/nightlife/clinical-trials/13460910

iserbrown

When I was first diagnosed there was a Breast Cancer Clinical trial taking Tamoxifen and Metformin...I haven't heard of the results.
Metformin is a drug administered for Type 2 Diabetes 

arpie

Thanks @iserbrown - I'll check that out!  I don't normally listen to that!

There have been some weird drug combinations that have 'worked' for various cancer side effects ..... Prostate Cancer side effects from THEIR hormone suppressing treatment has use an antifungal tablet & an old arthritis med that seems to work!!

I wonder if they ever tried it for BC hormone suppression side effects to see if it would help?  I'd probably put my hand up to try it!!

https://www.9news.com.au/national/new-drugs-trials-testicular-cancer-australia/ce2d4875-c2f4-4062-9207-850df408abd7 

iserbrown

I am registered on Register 4 Research Cancer - this is one that I have recently been sent to look at

Hot flushes!

R4 2021_005_MAR_01 Marsh SPHINX

arpie

@kmakm
@Sister
Research into hot flushes as a hormone suppressing  side effect .... you may be interested?

iserbrown

https://thenewdaily.com.au/life/wellbeing/2021/07/29/flavonoids-lower-dementia-risk/

arpie

I knew there was a reason I liked dark chocolate (specially Aldi’s) and red wine .... I assume you would have to be a regular consumer to maintain the anti dementia benefit??  hehe