Recently it was discovered that having a healthy P53 gene may actually cause cancer cells to grow back after chemo. A certain mutation will not cause regrowth of cancer cells. Should one be tested to see if the gene has mutated or not?
The mutation appears to improve survival rates. But does knowing whether or not you have the mutation change any thing in regards to treatment? Anyone have an answer?
Thank you.

If you’ve had good experiences with any clinic, cancer center or a specific physicians please tell me about it.. I’m looking for a good treatment for a friend but I dont have much information regarding health around the area.

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I am doing research for a friend who is considering having elective radiation after a radical prostatectomy. I am hoping for those who have had radiation done for prostate cancer to share their experience about the whole treatment and what were some of the side effects you experienced.

I know the amounts will vary a great deal depending on many factors, but I’d like to get a range of the cost a private individual would have to pay to get treated.

This article, along with others on this site, aims not to tell you what to do regarding your cancer diagnosis but rather to provide helpful facts in order to better help you decide how to treat your illness. Treatment is one area where facts are so important. You, as the patient, need as much information as possible in order to choose which treatment to accept. Some people choose a combination of orthodox and alternative treatments. They claim that the two work together to increase their chances of beating the disease.

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