Thalidomide Returns To Treat Cancer
July 27, 2011
I’m unpleasantly surprised to read that Thalidomide has been approved to treat cancer. Does anyone have any thoughts on this idea? I would be particularly interested to hear from any Thalidomiders, if possible.
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Thalidomide has been used to treat certain types of cancer (and other illnesses, including leprosy) for many years, very effectively. There are lots of counter-indications (not just pregnancy, such that they developed a replacement for it) but it’s a quite safe drug for many people.
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As a thalidomider, I do not have a problem with this drug being used to help cancer victims. Anything that help people suffering cancer must be a good thing! With the proviso that it’s used in a fully disclosed and monitored way to prevent more children suffering the effects of poisoning in utero.
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