Pat and I met and listened to Dr. Brian Van Ness today at our myeloma cancer support group. Dr. Van Ness heads up a world wide research group called Bank on a Cure. This group of research scientists is applying DNA mapping to cancer research. By collecting thousands of DNA samples from multiple myeloma patients, the group isolated several specific genes that can help doctors identify which drugs may work best when treating a patient. Complex but fascinating stuff! The potential applications for this research are amazing! It is showing so much potential that research is starting for a number of other cancers as well. A fellow blogger, Beth, from North Carolina featured information about Bank on a Cure several days ago on her site. Click on this link to learn more about the study:
Predicting Early or Late Mortality in Multiple Myeloma?
Feel good and keep smiling! Pattie
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