that pharmaceutical companies are unlikely to pay for the drug testing required because they can’t make money on unpatented medicines. The drug, dichloroacetate (DCA), has already been used for years to treat rare metabolic disorders, is known to be relatively safe, it also has no patent, so anyone could manufacturer it for a fraction of the cost of newly developed drugs. In tests it has killed lung, breast and brain cancer cells, but not healthy cells. All we now need is human trials, yet pharmaceutical companies are saying they will not help.
Shouldn’t we try to get our governments involved? Shouldn't we be complaining to the Drug companies? Shouldn't we be complaining to everyone?
2007-01-18 22:40:25 · 6 answers · asked by whatotherway 7 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
It does have side effects, but they know what they are, they are more controllable than most cancer medications. No drug is ever really safe, but most anti-cancer drugs come close to killing the patient, and this would be much better.
While you can get it, it will not be available for cancer patients, until the FDA and European version have had drug trials run.
The Drug companies will not make lots of money, so it will be up to charities to fund the trials.
For those who want more info, here is a link to New Scientist in the UK, for an article on the drug.
http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn10971-cheap-safe-drug-kills-most-cancers.html
2007-01-19 00:12:43 · update #1
DCA I have now!>>>>>>>>>>I have researched this molecule DCA. I BOUGHT some and will use it. 50 g costs $172. I will not wait for U Alberta to start a trial. Since it is cheap and don't need FDA approval, any doctor or researcher csn get it and start using it. I will see how it works. Need to monitor pH and take thiamine to protect the liver. Powder mix in water.
2007-01-26 03:26:00 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Politicians decide by the money that is put in their pockets.
The drug companies have a lot of money, and they put it in the pockets of various politicians.
This drug will never reach anyone who needs it.
Sorry to tell you that, but it is the truth.
2007-01-25 13:59:27 · answer #2 · answered by excitewhatotherway 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe it you can get this medication and you have a family member who has cancer, I am sure they will try it out. Let me know if this happens
2007-01-19 06:47:20 · answer #3 · answered by Tonia 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Sorry, you got the wrong information, dichloroacetate (DCA) is not safe it has alot of side effect. esp nerve symptoms.
2007-01-19 07:11:08 · answer #4 · answered by pat 1 · 1⤊ 2⤋
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2007-01-19 07:05:49 · answer #5 · answered by chareon m 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what are the side effeact. Be fore you tell people there good
2007-01-25 13:38:31 · answer #6 · answered by GaryW. O 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋