Has apparently been diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, fucking sad news. How serious is this type of cancer.
Gary Ablett battling cancer
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Eek, I've met his son a few times.
Bad news.
Eek, I've met his son a few times.
Bad news.
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[quote author=Redshrek link=topic=41242.msg1146807#msg1146807 date=1280744033]
Has apparently been diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, fucking sad news. How serious is this type of cancer.
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In over 30% of NHL cases it ends up being terminal. If the cancer itself does not kill, patients often suffer from the toxicity of the drugs used.
But there are drugs coming out, that are promising for better. Hopefully some of the scientists will pull their fingers out and give us something soon.
I was researching on investing in a firm (CTIC - Cell Therapeutics) that has a promising drug in it's pipeline - Pixantrone. It is available in Europe on a named patient basis. It is undergoing additional 3rd phase trials to get approval from the FDA in the US.
Fingers crossed....
[quote author=Redshrek link=topic=41242.msg1146807#msg1146807 date=1280744033]
Has apparently been diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, fucking sad news. How serious is this type of cancer.
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In over 30% of NHL cases it ends up being terminal. If the cancer itself does not kill, patients often suffer from the toxicity of the drugs used.
But there are drugs coming out, that are promising for better. Hopefully some of the scientists will pull their fingers out and give us something soon.
I was researching on investing in a firm (CTIC - Cell Therapeutics) that has a promising drug in it's pipeline - Pixantrone. It is available in Europe on a named patient basis. It is undergoing additional 3rd phase trials to get approval from the FDA in the US.
Fingers crossed....
Re: Gary Ablett
Ouch, not good news.
I thought he did very well to win the reserves cup before doing shit the year after, wouldn't have minded seeing him in amongst the backroom staff again.
Ouch, not good news.
I thought he did very well to win the reserves cup before doing shit the year after, wouldn't have minded seeing him in amongst the backroom staff again.
Good luck Gary. YNWA.
My best mate from college died of this, just about the time his little boy (my godson) was starting school. Here's hoping for a better outcome now.
Thoughts and prayers for Gary Ablett.
Thoughts and prayers for Gary Ablett.
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Best of luck to him. If 30% are fatal, 70% live.
Wouldn't want to be up against it, but that's not bad odds.
Best of luck to him. If 30% are fatal, 70% live.
Wouldn't want to be up against it, but that's not bad odds.
Re: Gary Ablett
[quote author=bkwitche link=topic=41242.msg1147040#msg1147040 date=1280769609]
Best of luck to him. If 30% are fatal, 70% live.
Wouldn't want to be up against it, but that's not bad odds.
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He needs all the luck he can get.
This is a terrible terrible form of cancer to get. 30% fatality rate was a number i pulled out of the air to appriximate and that is probably the most optimistic picture anyone could paint.
More accurate stats are closer to 30 to 50% 5 year survival rate.
http://www.lymphomation.org/statistics.htm
It has also improved more recently to something close to 60% 5 year survival rate.
http://www.umm.edu/patiented/articles/how_serious_non-hodgkins_lymphomas_000084_5.htm
More importantly the treatment process to keep him healthy is a very very painful process and the medication often results in Cardiac Toxicity. But we are ever so close with modern medicine. Hopefully there is something out there sooner than later.
[quote author=bkwitche link=topic=41242.msg1147040#msg1147040 date=1280769609]
Best of luck to him. If 30% are fatal, 70% live.
Wouldn't want to be up against it, but that's not bad odds.
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He needs all the luck he can get.
This is a terrible terrible form of cancer to get. 30% fatality rate was a number i pulled out of the air to appriximate and that is probably the most optimistic picture anyone could paint.
More accurate stats are closer to 30 to 50% 5 year survival rate.
http://www.lymphomation.org/statistics.htm
It has also improved more recently to something close to 60% 5 year survival rate.
http://www.umm.edu/patiented/articles/how_serious_non-hodgkins_lymphomas_000084_5.htm
More importantly the treatment process to keep him healthy is a very very painful process and the medication often results in Cardiac Toxicity. But we are ever so close with modern medicine. Hopefully there is something out there sooner than later.
Good luck Gary.
Aye, best of luck to him.
Terrible news. Y.N.W.A. Gary, keep battling.
Gary Ablett is a very good guy - started off at APH in South Liverpool who my son used to play for. I wish him all the best.
I think that he has what Larry David called "the good Hodgkins."
Dictation Practice - Curb your enthusiasm #35 - Dirty locker
I think that he has what Larry David called "the good Hodgkins."
Dictation Practice - Curb your enthusiasm #35 - Dirty locker
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[quote author=kingjulian link=topic=41242.msg1147062#msg1147062 date=1280772149]
[quote author=bkwitche link=topic=41242.msg1147040#msg1147040 date=1280769609]
Best of luck to him. If 30% are fatal, 70% live.
Wouldn't want to be up against it, but that's not bad odds.
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He needs all the luck he can get.
This is a terrible terrible form of cancer to get. 30% fatality rate was a number i pulled out of the air to appriximate and that is probably the most optimistic picture anyone could paint.
More accurate stats are closer to 30 to 50% 5 year survival rate.
http://www.lymphomation.org/statistics.htm
It has also improved more recently to something close to 60% 5 year survival rate.
http://www.umm.edu/patiented/articles/how_serious_non-hodgkins_lymphomas_000084_5.htm
More importantly the treatment process to keep him healthy is a very very painful process and the medication often results in Cardiac Toxicity. But we are ever so close with modern medicine. Hopefully there is something out there sooner than later.
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For sure, I agree with you. i wasn't trying to make light of it, just trying to be positive.
[quote author=kingjulian link=topic=41242.msg1147062#msg1147062 date=1280772149]
[quote author=bkwitche link=topic=41242.msg1147040#msg1147040 date=1280769609]
Best of luck to him. If 30% are fatal, 70% live.
Wouldn't want to be up against it, but that's not bad odds.
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He needs all the luck he can get.
This is a terrible terrible form of cancer to get. 30% fatality rate was a number i pulled out of the air to appriximate and that is probably the most optimistic picture anyone could paint.
More accurate stats are closer to 30 to 50% 5 year survival rate.
http://www.lymphomation.org/statistics.htm
It has also improved more recently to something close to 60% 5 year survival rate.
http://www.umm.edu/patiented/articles/how_serious_non-hodgkins_lymphomas_000084_5.htm
More importantly the treatment process to keep him healthy is a very very painful process and the medication often results in Cardiac Toxicity. But we are ever so close with modern medicine. Hopefully there is something out there sooner than later.
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For sure, I agree with you. i wasn't trying to make light of it, just trying to be positive.
Good luck with your battle Gary YNWA.
[quote author=Avmenon link=topic=41242.msg1147110#msg1147110 date=1280777108]
Are you a doctor, julian?
You're right about these percentages, for sure...doesnt mean much, probably
My friend was afficted with soft-tissue sarcoma, and was given very good chances of survival.
Ditn work out that way.
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No someone very dear to me passed away after suffering from this.
Ever since, i have been rooting for biotech and pharma firms to come up with some cure.
If i had money, this is definitely where i would give.
Are you a doctor, julian?
You're right about these percentages, for sure...doesnt mean much, probably
My friend was afficted with soft-tissue sarcoma, and was given very good chances of survival.
Ditn work out that way.
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No someone very dear to me passed away after suffering from this.
Ever since, i have been rooting for biotech and pharma firms to come up with some cure.
If i had money, this is definitely where i would give.
I've a relative with the same condition, who, following treatment is in 'remission' and has been for some years. Hopefully Gary will respond well to treatment. He's a relatively young guy with a whole lot of life to lead.
I can't imagine the anxiety hearing the bad news must give, it must be incredibly difficult not to have your every waking thought coloured by it.
Best wishes to him and his family.
I can't imagine the anxiety hearing the bad news must give, it must be incredibly difficult not to have your every waking thought coloured by it.
Best wishes to him and his family.
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