Games are over- A game changer is in town

Games are over, A new game changer has arrived.

Basketball season is winding down. I was delighted to be able to take pictures at the SEC. A lot of celebration and congratulations to those very good athletes. A few Pics for the curious:

Chemotherapy game- changer for stage 4 cancer

GTF (Genetically Targeted Fractionated Chemotherapy) may help patients outperform conventional chemotherapy by identifying each person’s specific tumor information and genetic profile.

The current model and approach being used by numerous cancer centers and hospitals is the “germ theory.” This model aims to focus on destroying cancer cells using a “one size fits all” protocol – a methodology which establishes treatment plans based solely upon cancer type and stage. Doctors are content that each person’s cancer is unique, thereby cannot be classified or grouped – even for patients with “the same type and stage.”

New scientific studies reveal that unlocking the genetic codes for each patient’s cancer means a more successful treatment and outcome. GTF treatment goes several steps further than the conventional chemotherapy approach. It takes advantage of the understanding that everyone’s tumor is different and provides the actual blueprint information to personalize each patient’s treatment plan.

Currently, the odds that a patient will respond to any given chemotherapy treatment are generally no better than the odds of flipping a coin. Chemotherapy drugs have historically been tested, dosed, and incorporated into treatment protocols based on trial-and-error approaches, resulting in a single or a range of recommended dosages based on averages from clinical studies in large populations.

The cancer patients who continue to receive chemotherapy drugs that they simply don’t respond to are unknowingly suffering through devastating side effects all while simultaneously wasting valuable time in their fight to survive against cancer.

The good news is that recent advances in pharmacogenetic research may eliminate the randomness in chemotherapy treatment. Through genetic testing, specific gene expression patterns can be identified that can better predict a patient’s drug response. These genetic indicators act to help physicians find the optimal drug or drug combination that will combat the precise tumor in a given individual with the benefit of optimal results along with greatly reduced side effects.
These ideas are stimulating discussions with my oncologist. I encourage others to do the same.

Thank you so much for the Orange day. Incredible! My family and I are so grateful for your friendship.

Psalm 133:1- How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity!
As always, your friend
Bo Morris