John McCain, Republican senator from Arizona, diagnosed with brain tumor

[Rey Lengua]

Originally Posted by Yssup Rider

I disagree. I've reminded everybody what a fucking RETARD you are.

So YOU won't mind me reminding everyone that YOU have WON the DOTY award 4 TIMES. that YOU have a multistate gloryhole empire and that YOU are the leader of the reach-around crew ! Does that make YOUR sphincter tingle, assup ????? Some recognition !?????? HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

[Rey Lengua]

Originally Posted by Jackie S

He, give "The Lion of The Senate" credit for being sober for over 8 years.

So that's 8 years that the women of Taxachusetttes haven't lived in fear of " going over the bridge " with him ! That's had to help the population of that sate ! Only to have an " Indian ", Lieawatha Fauxcahontis Warren , " assume the position " ! And, OH ! , how the lying liberals LOVE her !

[Mr MojoRisin]

Originally Posted by LexusLover

A simplistic view of it, but the basis for some recent innovations and "discoveries" in treatment of cancer. I suppose a major difference in the various facilities around the country (and overseas) is the "approach" to the cure. An advantage MDA has, as well as similar research hospitals, is being able to experiment more freely and use humans as a resource to experiment with their new concepts. The people I know who have been treated and survived went to MDA first, rather than as a "last resort" and IMO had those who went there as a last resort gone there in the beginning they would probably be alive today.

You're putting all your chips on a facility. Yes I agree, MD Anderson, Sloan Kettering, Cancer Centers Of America ect. These facilities are state of the art and focus primarily on Cancer research and treatment. The problem is they aren't curing cancer. They are only managing it and they manage it with drugs. Cancer treatment is a Multi Billion Dollar Industry. It's a cash cow for the pharmaceutical industry as well as the Medical Community. We need a cure for this disease and supposedly there have been a number of them with documentation. The problem is they come from nature and the FDA won't approve their use by doctors regardless of their effectiveness because they can't be patented.

Jim

[Yssup Rider]

Those aren't real cures, Jim. They're staged.

[dilbert firestorm]

Originally Posted by GlobeSpotter

You remember some national event Ted spoke....and Tom Brokenjaw from nbc notes in the commentary that Ted was "looking awfully bloated" today.

I laughed my fuckin ass off at both of those two idiots.

tom brokaw as brokenjaw? too funny!

[dilbert firestorm]

Originally Posted by Mr MojoRisin

You're putting all your chips on a facility. Yes I agree, MD Anderson, Sloan Kettering, Cancer Centers Of America ect. These facilities are state of the art and focus primarily on Cancer research and treatment. The problem is they aren't curing cancer. They are only managing it and they manage it with drugs. Cancer treatment is a Multi Billion Dollar Industry. It's a cash cow for the pharmaceutical industry as well as the Medical Community. We need a cure for this disease and supposedly there have been a number of them with documentation. The problem is they come from nature and the FDA won't approve their use by doctors regardless of their effectiveness because they can't be patented.

Jim

there needs to be major reform in the FDA. the agency shouldn't be so in bed with the industry. they also need to end the fee structure.

[LexusLover]

Originally Posted by Mr MojoRisin

You're putting all your chips on a facility. Jim

No.

The personnel and programs IN THE FACILITY with just my cancer treatment. And I highly recommend MDA to anyone who suspects they have cancer OF ANY KIND.

It's not a "political" or "social" decision for me. But if you wish to engage in politics while you decide your own fate, then my condolences. I've known a number who did just that.

They are dead.

[LexusLover]

Originally Posted by dilbert firestorm

there needs to be major reform in the FDA. the agency shouldn't be so in bed with the industry. they also need to end the fee structure.

I agree as to reforming FDA, ...

.... but that has nothing to do with cancer treatment at MDA.

[GlobeSpotter]

Which cancer centers are on my Obamacare plan?

[LexusLover]

Originally Posted by GlobeSpotter

Which cancer centers are on my Obamacare plan?

I'm not asking, you understand, but I don't know what "your plan" is. MDA accepts Medicare, last I heard. I don't know about "Medicaid" though. It's easy to find out though. Find the website and make an inquiry. Here's a hint: I take it you are a Texas resident, and MDA is primarily funded by Texans and revenues from Texas resources with some Federal research grants. So you may find out that being a Texas resident will get you treatment irrespective of your "coverage" and/or the "scope of your coverage"! The last person I know who went paid a $50 copay to determine if she in fact had breast cancer that a physician had erroneously identified as such and was discussing "surgery"!

But you do understand, don't you, that the standards of "Obamacare' are not focused on "cure," but are directed at "prevention," which means lab work and drugs with physicians reviewing the results and writing scripts....and they even go so far as authorizing "carriers" to conduct home INVESTIGATIONS to make sure the "insured" is living a "healthy" lifestyle ala Michelle Obaminable! If you "pass" from lack of a "cure," it's just "one less egg to fry"!

[Yssup Rider]

Thanks you, Doctor LLephantMa... oh snap!

[Mr MojoRisin]

Originally Posted by LexusLover

No.

The personnel and programs IN THE FACILITY with just my cancer treatment. And I highly recommend MDA to anyone who suspects they have cancer OF ANY KIND.

It's not a "political" or "social" decision for me. But if you wish to engage in politics while you decide your own fate, then my condolences. I've known a number who did just that.

They are dead.

MDA may have a great reputation but it isn't the only facility of it's type in this country. So what types of treatment are you talking about that seem to be exclusive to MDA?


Jim

[LexusLover]

Originally Posted by Mr MojoRisin

MDA may have a great reputation but it isn't the only facility of it's type in this country. So what types of treatment are you talking about that seem to be exclusive to MDA?


Jim

Did I say any "treatments" were "exclusive"? And if you go back, and take a break from arguing, you will see I mentioned "John Hopkins"!

Often the "treatment" protocol may be unique and the combination of chemicals used in treatment distinctively different. There are some treatments MDA has on it's "menu" but doesn't place high on the options list ... and others that aren't on the "menu" at all, but are being tweaked and developed ... they may end up in the "round file" .... but that's the nature of a research/teaching hospital facility.

Finally, I don't pick and choose based on "reputation" ... that's risky as is frequently seen on this board with "reviews"!

Every patient is different and every treatment must be tailored to the patient. So basically one cannot accurately answer your question. I suppose that's one reason there are so many body shops in town ... if one asks each one they are the best.

Is there anything in particular you don't like about MDA?

Other than THE FACT that I recommended them, of course?

[GlobeSpotter]

I'll see if MDA is on my plan today. I thinck not

Anybody want to name a doc or two? I'll check them too.


Is John McCain on Obamacare?

Is his doc an obamacare provide?

The institution where the surgery was performed?

Get the names and I'll check them.

Remember I noted daddy Bush's docs and hospital weren't on my plan.

[wordup666]

http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/john-...ry?id=48833841

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