I am in the "watch and destroy" status * need help!

[ppearl214]

Avistan is used on different type of "malignant" growths only.................  folks, AN's are "benign" growths, please keep this in mind.  There is currently no medical proof of any medication working to reduce/get rid of AN's.  Please refer to the ANA site for add'l info for how AN's are treated for confirmation.

http://www.anausa.org/treatment_options.shtml


Phyl

[petgroomer]

I did read about Avistan last night and found the same info regarding use on malignant tumours.  I always appreciate any options and check them out against my own condition.  When you're in a watch and wait because there is nothing else they can do to help or willing to try for you because of the size of it, then I'll take whatever advice anyone has... Thanks for your info TOM101 and Phyl.
xo

[Cheryl R]

Avistan has been used on a small group of NF2 pts. I think 10.    They had to have certain requirements  to try it and did help the hearing of some but not all.       Slattery talked about it at the last symposium.    I can't remember when the next trial was going to be done with it or where else might be trying also.                       Cheryl R