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    • January 30, 2011 at 8:28 am
    Nebr78
    Participant

      I have been reading a lot about Oncovex.  I have heart disease so cannot take strong chemos.  Does anyone know it Oncovex has side effects.  I am currently having radiation on a lump on my face and chest.  I have stage 4 melanoma.  I am inquiring about a clinical trial in Omaha, ne.  I need something quick as my Cardiologist thinks i have more blockage on front of heart.  That would mean another heart cather and stent(s).  Maybe I am too old to get into clinical trials. I am a male 79 yrs. old.

      I have been reading a lot about Oncovex.  I have heart disease so cannot take strong chemos.  Does anyone know it Oncovex has side effects.  I am currently having radiation on a lump on my face and chest.  I have stage 4 melanoma.  I am inquiring about a clinical trial in Omaha, ne.  I need something quick as my Cardiologist thinks i have more blockage on front of heart.  That would mean another heart cather and stent(s).  Maybe I am too old to get into clinical trials. I am a male 79 yrs. old.

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        • January 30, 2011 at 12:39 pm
        KatyWI
        Participant

          I read up on Oncovex too becasuse I was considering this trial.  I don't remember all the details, but it was one of the choices with fewer side effects.  If I was in your shoes, I'd definltely consider it, espeically since you have readily injectable suqQs.  The currently available trial is phase III, which means you might get the "control" drug, which is injected GM-CSF.  My biggest concern about the trial was that GM-CSF doesn't have much evidence as being an effective drug for stage IV disease.  However, from a purely scientific perspsective, in the trial design, it's a great control.  Now, if we were just rats instead of people I'd never complain…

          79 ain't too old!

          KatyWI

            • January 30, 2011 at 5:35 pm
            ellen – dads daughter
            Participant

              I know there are people who have been on Oncovex who are on the Board sometimes, so I think they will be able to answer your questions.  Regarding age, my father was going to consider Oncovex and we made inquiries.  He was around 85 and that did not disqualify him.  I would encourage you to call the trial contact and talk to them.  

              • January 30, 2011 at 5:40 pm
              ellen – dads daughter
              Participant

                OOOPS!!  Sorry!  We were looking at the PV-10 trial, not Oncovex!!  I am getting confused…. but still, my father's age was not a consideration, so it is worth investigating.

                ellen

                • January 30, 2011 at 9:31 pm
                LynnLuc
                Participant

                  looks like Moffitt will be having a trial according to this page…http://drericwhitman.wordpress.com/2010/11/04/melanoma-centers-meeting-rose-bengal-pv-10-update/

                  The company website is Provectus …here is an article form them…you could contact them and see what is up and coming …good luck to you and your father!!

                  • January 30, 2011 at 9:31 pm
                  LynnLuc
                  Participant

                    looks like Moffitt will be having a trial according to this page…http://drericwhitman.wordpress.com/2010/11/04/melanoma-centers-meeting-rose-bengal-pv-10-update/

                    The company website is Provectus …here is an article form them…you could contact them and see what is up and coming …good luck to you and your father!!

                    • January 30, 2011 at 5:40 pm
                    ellen – dads daughter
                    Participant

                      OOOPS!!  Sorry!  We were looking at the PV-10 trial, not Oncovex!!  I am getting confused…. but still, my father's age was not a consideration, so it is worth investigating.

                      ellen

                      • January 30, 2011 at 5:35 pm
                      ellen – dads daughter
                      Participant

                        I know there are people who have been on Oncovex who are on the Board sometimes, so I think they will be able to answer your questions.  Regarding age, my father was going to consider Oncovex and we made inquiries.  He was around 85 and that did not disqualify him.  I would encourage you to call the trial contact and talk to them.  

                      • January 30, 2011 at 12:39 pm
                      KatyWI
                      Participant

                        I read up on Oncovex too becasuse I was considering this trial.  I don't remember all the details, but it was one of the choices with fewer side effects.  If I was in your shoes, I'd definltely consider it, espeically since you have readily injectable suqQs.  The currently available trial is phase III, which means you might get the "control" drug, which is injected GM-CSF.  My biggest concern about the trial was that GM-CSF doesn't have much evidence as being an effective drug for stage IV disease.  However, from a purely scientific perspsective, in the trial design, it's a great control.  Now, if we were just rats instead of people I'd never complain…

                        79 ain't too old!

                        KatyWI

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