Guest guest Posted February 17, 2004 Report Share Posted February 17, 2004 l did some research as alot you have done. l called CNN in Atlanta Georgia and they told me that there were no clinical trials done on AP/Breast Cancer. They gave me a phone number 1-312-464-4416 stating that it appeared in the Journal of AMA. Then went onto Boston.Com and found yet another article by Rob Stein, The Washington Post, 2-17-04. It does not state clinical trials, it says a study done by Velicer, an epidermiologist with Group Health ative's Center for Health who was the lead author of the study, also Taplin, a senior scientist at the National Cancer Institute who helped conduct the study. Their colleagues examined computerized pharmacy and cancer screening records of 2,266 women in the Group Health ative, a seatle-area health plan, who developed breast cancer, and 7,953 similar women who did not get breast cancer. (ls this another insurance company?) JMO, but l would not base too much on this finding. Cancer is prevalent in my family and l have myself and family members been on AP for years without problems. l have never heard before yesterday that AP causes breast cancer in some women. But l have heard of all their other drugs causing cancer. With the FDA trying to gain control of all the alternative suppliments, although AP is a chemical drug, lt makes me a bit leary and l question any and all articles regarding breast cancer and AP. Just My Opinion Only. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 17, 2004 Report Share Posted February 17, 2004 I am concerned about this new study on breast cancer and antibiotics -- for good reason. I had my mother take the AP for about a year and a half and it was wonderful for her. The calcinosis in her hands (which was almost unbearable for her) completely cleared up (she has CREST scleraderma). Unfortunately, at 79 last year, just six months after taking the AP, she developed a very small cancerous tumor in her breast and had to have a mastectomy. The tumor was only the size of the end of an eraser -- it was a very new tumor. Yes, I know I shouldn't jump to conclusions too fast but it surely is food for thought. I did think that perhaps if any group could address this issue this is the group. Many of you have been on the AP for years -- have any of you seen any connection with breast cancer? Cassady >X-eGroups-Return: >sentto-93429-37519-1076977580-CASSADSS=MUOHIO.EDU@... >X-Sender: wport@... >X-Apparently-rheumatic >rheumatic >X-Mailer: Microsoft Outlook Express 6.00.2800.1158 >X-eGroups-Remote-IP: 167.206.5.72 >From: Warren Portnoy <wport@...> >Mailing-List: list rheumatic ; contact >rheumatic-owner >Delivered-mailing list rheumatic >List-Unsubscribe: <mailto:rheumatic-unsubscribe > >Date: Mon, 16 Feb 2004 19:20:20 -0500 >Subject: rheumatic Cancer risk > >Have any of you heard the report that taking antibiotics for extended >periods of time can increase the risk of breast cancer? I just heard this >on the evening news and was very upset to say the least. > >ette > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2004 Report Share Posted February 21, 2004 I am turned off by the way that " study " was conducted and what was inferred by it. I do concede that there might be link, but this study didn't convince me. I also realize that everything we do has consequences, positive and negative. I try to balance so the benefits outweigh the risks. I know, just by having RA I'm at risk for more cancers and some of the treatment option also carry extra risk. Not treating, I believe carries extra risk with the immune system out of whack and the inflammatory response going wild. So, I am going by what my doctor said when I asked him to prescribe antibiotics for RA, " It certainly is more benign than anything else I have to offer you " . I do realize that it still is a drug with effects wanted and side effects to be considered. That is why the AP is not just about taking anti-biotics. Taking Dr. Brown's advice, I'm aiming for the lowest effective dose. I make sure to take good pro-biotics, drink water, and eat a " clean " diet with lots of fruits and veggies (organic when possible). I also take supplements and exercise regularly. I try to live as healthy as possible to offset the effects of the disease and treatment. I have been on the AP since 1998 and am doing very well. Take care, Ute Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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