Ann's NOTE: I must say something STRONGLY before you read this article. It just proves how incredibly foolish researchers can be. They have 'discovered' that the current treatments are not GOOD ENOUGH. But rather than state reality, they phrase it as you see below. Always blame the patient! Absurd. We are so glad you found our site. Try lots of things, do NOT give up. Please review the many areas on this site that may be useful. Relevant Studies (Vitamins) and (Fruits/Vegetables) and Treatment. New tool predicts cancer outcome Using the latest tools for genomic analysis, researchers at the Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research in Massachusetts have been able to distinguish which of a group of cancer patients will be cured and which will die. This form of diagnostic analysis is the first in a new line of techniques based on knowledge from the human genome which will revolutionize healthcare. Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) is the most common lymphoid cancer in adults, and over 50% of patients die from the cancer. Currently, the outcome of many cancers is predicted from assessment of the clinical status of the cancer-tumor size, age of patient etc. However, gene activities that determine the biological behavior of a tumor are more likely to reflect its aggressiveness. Todd Golub and colleagues used a technology called microarray analysis, which allows the genomic activity of a tissue to be analyzed in terms of its gene expression pattern. The scientists analyzed the expression of 6,817 genes in tissues from patients with DLBCL and found that, based on their gene expression profile, they could be divided into two groups with 5 year survival rates of 70% and 12%. Further determinations were made on those who were more likely to die or be cured. Laura Van't Veer and Daphne de Jong discuss the technique in an accompanying News and Views article. Based on such microarray analysis, some patients could be selected for different forms of chemotherapy. The microarray way to tailored cancer treatment L. J. VAN'T VEER & D. DE JONG Nature Medicine 8, 13-14 (January 2002) Remember we are NOT Doctors and have NO medical training. This site is like an Encylopedia - there are many pages, many links on many topics. Support our work with any size DONATION - see left side of any page - for how to donate. You can help raise awareness of CAM.