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      I know this time is difficult because of the waiting.  But getting a correct diagnosis is key to getting the appropriate treatment.  Mutation studies will allow the doctors to narrow down the most effective treatment for you.  Doctors have boards available to them so that they can use the research, experience, and histories to help your case.  Stay positive and push the doctors to find those avenues.  They have a network and the US has wonderful centers for cancer treatment and also clinical studies.  Huntsman Cancer Institute and MD Anderson are two that I know about.  Together they have diagnosed and are currently treating my daughter with Interleuken-2 at Huntsman in Utah.  This week is the PET scan where we find out how effective it has been.  Carry on and remember that formula of faith is to hold on, work on, and see it through.  Bless you and your wonderful family!!

      serenade8
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      I know this time is difficult because of the waiting.  But getting a correct diagnosis is key to getting the appropriate treatment.  Mutation studies will allow the doctors to narrow down the most effective treatment for you.  Doctors have boards available to them so that they can use the research, experience, and histories to help your case.  Stay positive and push the doctors to find those avenues.  They have a network and the US has wonderful centers for cancer treatment and also clinical studies.  Huntsman Cancer Institute and MD Anderson are two that I know about.  Together they have diagnosed and are currently treating my daughter with Interleuken-2 at Huntsman in Utah.  This week is the PET scan where we find out how effective it has been.  Carry on and remember that formula of faith is to hold on, work on, and see it through.  Bless you and your wonderful family!!

      serenade8
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      I know this time is difficult because of the waiting.  But getting a correct diagnosis is key to getting the appropriate treatment.  Mutation studies will allow the doctors to narrow down the most effective treatment for you.  Doctors have boards available to them so that they can use the research, experience, and histories to help your case.  Stay positive and push the doctors to find those avenues.  They have a network and the US has wonderful centers for cancer treatment and also clinical studies.  Huntsman Cancer Institute and MD Anderson are two that I know about.  Together they have diagnosed and are currently treating my daughter with Interleuken-2 at Huntsman in Utah.  This week is the PET scan where we find out how effective it has been.  Carry on and remember that formula of faith is to hold on, work on, and see it through.  Bless you and your wonderful family!!

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