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MD Anderson Launches New War On Cancer
Cancer center in Houston launches 'Moon Shots Program'
Author: By Miriam Falco CNN
Posted: Sep 21 2012 2:44 PM CDT Updated: Sep 21 2012 6:41 PM CDT

Houston - Fifty years ago, President John F. Kennedy came to Houston and told the world that the United States would go to the moon before the end of the 1960s. On Friday, Houston's MD Anderson Cancer Center announced its own "Moon Shots Program," aimed at significantly reducing the number of deaths from a handful of cancers by the end of this decade.

Inspired by Kennedy's words, Dr. Ronald DePinho, president of the large cancer treatment and research center, is launching this project in two parallel tracks: "One is to apply the existing knowledge, to make a near-term impact in this decade," he said. "The second is to also say, 'We do not know everything we need to know to ultimately cure the disease.'"

The cancer center calls the program "an unprecedented effort to dramatically accelerate the pace of converting scientific discoveries into clinical advances that reduce cancer deaths." "The Moon Shots Program signals our confidence that the path to curing cancer is in clearer sight than at any other time in history," DePinho says. Doctors at MD Anderson believe that dying from cancer can eventually be as rare as dying from pneumonia. And DePinho believes this can happen sooner rather later for patients suffering from the following five types of cancer:

•lung cancer
•melanoma
•triple negative breast cancer and ovarian cancer (which are very similar on the molecular level)
•prostate cancer
•acute myeloid leukemia/myelodysplastic syndrome & chronic lymphocytic leukemia (blood cancers)

These types of cancers were chosen by a panel of 25 experts from within and outside MD Anderson based on what's known about prevention, treatment and survivorship as well as the likelihood of reducing the number of deaths. "We're not talking about decades and generations. We're talking about today," said Dr. Gordon Wells, co-head of women's cancer.

Many patients said the center's initiative gives them new hope. "Failure has never been an option, and to hear from the top-level executives that they are committed to those same goals frankly is overwhelming," melanoma patient Brian Rose said. "I couldn't be more thankful to the unbelievable team at MD Anderson for all you're doing," said Bree Sandlin, a 37-year-old triple negative breast cancer patient. "I know in my heart that we will beat this. Now there is a lot more hope for triple negative patients."

Lung cancer is the No. 1 cancer killer worldwide, in part because the cancer is usually found when it's already spread. A good way to screen for this cancer is still elusive. That's why good screening tools are so crucial. "If you catch stage 1 lung cancer, you're dealing with about a 20%, mortality as opposed to advanced-stage cancers where you're dealing with about 10% survival," DePinho told CNN. One of MD Anderson's experts has developed a blood test in mice that can more accurately determine who should have a CT screening. Part of this "moon shot" will include making this test useful in humans.

Skin cancer, meanwhile, is the most common form of cancer, but it's usually not fatal, except for the 5% who are diagnosed with the deadliest form: melanoma. "We are being given resources for that team to make it happen," said Wells. DePinho said he's leveraging the knowledge gained from treating more than 100,000 patients each year with the skills of 19,000 employees and 7,000 trainees to significantly improve the detection, treatment and survival rates of cancer, as well as preventing the disease in the first place.

The cancer center is backing this project with a $3 billion investment over the next decade. "Those funds will come from institutional earnings, philanthropy, competitive research grants and commercialization of new discoveries," DePinho said. "It's not one technology but a confluence of disruptive technologies that have given us a very strong tool box to make a decisive assault on the cancer problem."

Forty years after President Richard Nixon declared war on cancer, MD Anderson plans to move the battle to a new level by taking advantage of the many technological advances. For example, doctors can now analyze the DNA of a patient or a tumor in a matter of hours and for only hundreds of dollars, something that took 10 years and cost billions when the first genome was sequenced.

Knowing specifics about a patient's genetics can help doctors determine who will benefit from an existing drug and who will not, so patients aren't wasting time and money on a very expensive drug that will not help their cancer. The project is scheduled to launch in February 2013.

Copyright 2012 by Click2Houston.com. CNN NewSource contributed to this report. All rights reserved.

Certainly a worthwhile crusade. I wish them all the best.

Do people have to go to the moon to get the shot? :lol:

You know why there will never be a cure for cancer? Or not for a very long time?

The American Cancer Society and other major cancer groups have it their charter that they are to disband if a cure is found. Plus thousands of oncologists and related doctors would be out of work overnight!

Literally BILLIONS of dollars would be lost! That's why a lot of people say the medical community does NOT want to cure cancer because they make BILLIONS from treating it!

Do people have to go to the moon to get the shot? :lol:

You know why there will never be a cure for cancer? Or not for a very long time?

The American Cancer Society and other major cancer groups have it their charter that they are to disband if a cure is found. Plus thousands of oncologists and related doctors would be out of work overnight!

Literally BILLIONS of dollars would be lost! That's why a lot of people say the medical community does NOT want to cure cancer because they make BILLIONS from treating it!

I can't imagine the charter being that dishonest that they want people be sick with cancer for money.

Do people have to go to the moon to get the shot? :lol:

You know why there will never be a cure for cancer? Or not for a very long time?

The American Cancer Society and other major cancer groups have it their charter that they are to disband if a cure is found. Plus thousands of oncologists and related doctors would be out of work overnight!

Literally BILLIONS of dollars would be lost! That's why a lot of people say the medical community does NOT want to cure cancer because they make BILLIONS from treating it!

So what's the answer, then? Throw up our arms and just sit alone in the dark in our homes, paranoid and distrustful of everything?

Those are very serious allegations, particularly when backed up by nothing but attitude and fear mongering.

I'm really happy I don't have your outlook on life.

I can't imagine the charter being that dishonest that they want people be sick with cancer for money.

Check out this quote by Gary Null, Ph.D:

"A solution to cancer would mean the termination of research programs, the obsolescence of skills, the end of dreams of personal glory, triumph over cancer would dry up contributions to self perpetuating charaties...it would morally threaten the current clinical establisment by rendering obselete the expensive surgical, radiological, and chemotherapeautic treatments in which so much money, training, and equipment is invested...The new therapy must be disbelieved, denied, discouraged, and disallowed at all costs, regardless of any testing results, and preferrably without any testing at all!"

Some more very interesting quotes here:

http://www.whale.to/a/cancer_c.html

So what's the answer, then? Throw up our arms and just sit alone in the dark in our homes, paranoid and distrustful of everything?

Those are very serious allegations, particularly when backed up by nothing but attitude and fear mongering.

I'm really happy I don't have your outlook on life.

Dude, get a grip! You act like it's my fault! Read the link in my post above.

I have NOTHING to do with it. It's the reality of the cancer industry. It's like a 10 BILLION dollar a year business! You realize how many people would be out of a job if cancer were cured?

It's not just doctors but technicians, nurses, and many companies who make cancer diagnosing or treating equipment would be almost instantly out of a job! All I'm saying is there are some powerful forces AGAINST that!

Big3s, there are people on this site, in this very thread, whose lives are currently impacted by cancer. Since you're incapable of showing tact or compassion, stay the hell away from this thread.

Moderators, can we grant a lifetime ban to anyone who thrives on being a dick? We don't need trolls here.

Big3s, there are people on this site, in this very thread, whose lives are currently impacted by cancer. Since you're incapable of showing tact or compassion, stay the hell away from this thread.

Moderators, can we grant a lifetime ban to anyone who thrives on being a dick? We don't need trolls here.

YOU are the dick you North Korean!

What happened to 1st amendment rights? I'm simply telling you the REALITY of the cancer industry and how it thrives on MONEY!

You cannot keep censoring people just because you disagree with them!!

A civilized person wouldn't come into someone else's thread about new cancer research (or anything else, for that matter) and take a big, smelly dump on it. The notion that people in this very thread may have loved ones suffering from cancer, or may, themselves, be fighting the disease, would occur to a civilized person. After all, a civilized person would be reserved enough to avoid selfishly putting their own ego ahead of the hope and the feelings of others.

Since you are not a civilized person, but a career troll, I wouldn't expect that type of consideration from you.

YOU are the dick you North Korean!

What happened to 1st amendment rights? I'm simply telling you the REALITY of the cancer industry and how it thrives on MONEY!

You cannot keep censoring people just because you disagree with them!!

Get the **** out of here you, racist, hateful, intolerant, jerk! And never come back! You're the one who acts like a North Korean!

A civilized person wouldn't come into someone else's thread about new cancer research (or anything else, for that matter) and take a big, smelly dump on it. The notion that people in this very thread may have loved ones suffering from cancer, or may, themselves, be fighting the disease, would occur to a civilized person. After all, a civilized person would be reserved enough to avoid selfishly putting their own ego ahead of the hope and the feelings of others.

Since you are not a civilized person, but a career troll, I wouldn't expect that type of consideration from you.

:clap

A civilized person wouldn't come into someone else's thread about new cancer research (or anything else, for that matter) and take a big, smelly dump on it. The notion that people in this very thread may have loved ones suffering from cancer, or may, themselves, be fighting the disease, would occur to a civilized person. After all, a civilized person would be reserved enough to avoid selfishly putting their own ego ahead of the hope and the feelings of others.

Since you are not a civilized person, but a career troll, I wouldn't expect that type of consideration from you.

Dude, you are completely delusional and YOU are the troll! You realize a DOCTOR told me about the problems with cancer and the money involved? Literally millions would be out of business in many different fields if a cure was found. He simply said it's in the best interest in people's livelihoods that they keep treating people instead of finding a cure!

Get the **** out of here you, racist, hateful, intolerant, jerk! And never come back! You're the one who acts like a North Korean!

NONSENSE! You are looking in the mirror you hateful FOOL!

Grow up and quit acting like a baby and realize other people are allowed to have a different opinion than you!!

As I said I have spoken with doctors about this and included quotes from doctors who speak of this!

Get the **** out of here you, racist, hateful, intolerant, jerk! And never come back! You're the one who acts like a North Korean!
Hear, hear. :cheers:

Do people have to go to the moon to get the shot? :lol:

You know why there will never be a cure for cancer? Or not for a very long time?

The American Cancer Society and other major cancer groups have it their charter that they are to disband if a cure is found. Plus thousands of oncologists and related doctors would be out of work overnight!

Literally BILLIONS of dollars would be lost! That's why a lot of people say the medical community does NOT want to cure cancer because they make BILLIONS from treating it! I can't think of that thought, that doctors would be out of business. That is telling me you keep your job but people will still die. Doctors would want to eradicate the disease not keep it lingering in society.. If that is the case, every disease known to man would be still with us.

I can't think of that thought, that doctors would be out of business. That is telling me you keep your job but people will still die. Doctors would want to eradicate the disease not keep it lingering in society.. If that is the case, every disease known to man would be still with us.

But cancer is much bigger than most other diseases. Cancer is the #2 killer next to heart disease. You think there will be a cure for heart disease? No because people love Big Macs and bacon too much. Dr. Esselstyn has done studies and has a program to basically cure heart disease but you have to be vegan. How many people will do that?

Very few but Bill Clinton did it!

Hear, hear. :cheers:

Learn to spell moron.

Learn to spell moron.
You should probably take your own advice (and epithet): http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hear,_hear

As long as we're correcting others' language skills, you should have placed a comma between "spell" and "moron."

Learn to spell moron.

Learn how to be classy. You've never been classy.

Learn to spell moron.
Everywhere there's trouble, there you are. You're have to change your attitude if you're going to remain a member of this online community. We don't treat each other that way, so stop it. Treat people better, or trust me, you'll be a not so fond memory, very soon.

Everywhere there's trouble, there you are. You're have to change your attitude if you're going to remain a member of this online community. We don't treat each other that way, so stop it. Treat people better, or trust me, you'll be a not so fond memory, very soon.

Nonsense. I simply stated what a DOCTOR told me are the problems with cancer research and treatment. Then I was attacked w/o just cause.

You realize people are allowed to have different opinions?

Nonsense. I simply stated what a DOCTOR told me are the problems with cancer research and treatment. Then I was attacked w/o just cause.

You realize people are allowed to have different opinions?

Stop making this a "free speech" issue. OF COURSE you have the right to have different opinions, but that doesn't mean you can cloak them in rudeness and dismissiveness and then claim to be a victim.

You came into the original thread and mocked the entire premise of the thread with a very smirky attitude (you even posted a laughing icon while joking about people being given shots on the moon).

As for this supposedly definitive argument that "A DOCTOR TOLD ME", well, have you ever considered that your doctor might be WRONG? I mean, you do realize how paranoid that sounds right? That the entire medical research community would actually WANT to forestall any cure for cancer, out of pure greed? Besides being incredibly cynical, it doesn't even make sense. Profits would be made on the cure, of course...I can't even imagine how much. And as for the researchers, there are many other diseases that need attention; cancer is just one. Do you suppose no one who worked in cancer research would be able to work again?

Try, just TRY, to consider other people's opinions without feeling superior or thinking you having the definitive answer sometime. Just IMAGINE that maybe you could be wrong. It's a common feeling, most of us have it. Imagine that you could actually LEARN something from other people on these boards, that they are your equals, not fools to be mocked and lectured to.

I think you'll find people less hostile and you might even feel better yourself.

^ :yeahthat That's what I meant to say.

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The article was something positive.
From reading the very first post of this thread, I can tell that this was supposed to be an encouraging and positive thread. It's a shame that this all has turned into a hateful, bitter argument all because of one negative and very argumentative person.

I'm really sorry for my part in this. I didn't want to derail your thread, Jenny. It should have been positive and encouraging, but instead it turned into a giant pissing match.

It looks like it might be time for me to get my anger back in check. Again, my apologies.

^^^ My opinion (for what it's worth), you are not the one who started or caused any trouble in this thread. You are not the problem. I think most rational people can agree on that. I also think most rational people know who the real trouble-maker is.

You weren't attacked. While you're entitled to your opinion, was it really necessary to come into this thread and ruin it? The article was something positive. You not only tried to make it negative, but you made fun of it.

Regardless of the unfortunate intrusion, the story is interesting and very heartening. For those of us whose lives have been scarred forever by cancer, any hope is very welcome.

I'm really sorry for my part in this. I didn't want to derail your thread, Jenny. It should have been positive and encouraging, but instead it turned into a giant pissing match.

It looks like it might be time for me to get my anger back in check. Again, my apologies.
Brad, I don't think you did anything wrong at all. On the contrary, you stuck up for your friend. He should have started his own thread on the cancer conspiracy, instead of threadcrapping this one. You could have phrased it differently, but that's what happens when we get angry. It's not as if you do it all the time.

Brad, I don't think you did anything wrong at all. On the contrary, you stuck up for your friend. He should have started his own thread on the cancer conspiracy, instead of threadcrapping this one. You could have phrased it differently, but that's what happens when we get angry. It's not as if you do it all the time.

^ +1. :)

You weren't attacked. While you're entitled to your opinion, was it really necessary to come into this thread and ruin it? The article was something positive. You not only tried to make it negative, but you made fun of it.

No, I didn't make fun of it. The smiley about the moon shots was simply due the the name of the shot. I've spoken to oncologists and they even joke with their patients to lighten the mood. There's nothing wrong with a little levity!

This is a SITCOM site so lighten up! This is not the site for a funeral home or anything!

Stop making this a "free speech" issue. OF COURSE you have the right to have different opinions, but that doesn't mean you can cloak them in rudeness and dismissiveness and then claim to be a victim.

You came into the original thread and mocked the entire premise of the thread with a very smirky attitude (you even posted a laughing icon while joking about people being given shots on the moon).

As for this supposedly definitive argument that "A DOCTOR TOLD ME", well, have you ever considered that your doctor might be WRONG? I mean, you do realize how paranoid that sounds right? That the entire medical research community would actually WANT to forestall any cure for cancer, out of pure greed? Besides being incredibly cynical, it doesn't even make sense. Profits would be made on the cure, of course...I can't even imagine how much. And as for the researchers, there are many other diseases that need attention; cancer is just one. Do you suppose no one who worked in cancer research would be able to work again?

Try, just TRY, to consider other people's opinions without feeling superior or thinking you having the definitive answer sometime. Just IMAGINE that maybe you could be wrong. It's a common feeling, most of us have it. Imagine that you could actually LEARN something from other people on these boards, that they are your equals, not fools to be mocked and lectured to.

I think you'll find people less hostile and you might even feel better yourself.

You're seeing things that aren't there! I never said it was a 100% guarantee but an ONCOLOGIST once told me how he was concerned that money had taken over the entire cancer industry and was threatining the integrity of the system.

He said it's a 10 BILLION dollar a year business and he gave an example where a treatment costs $30,000 per DAY! A DAY! He has every right to wonder if the powers that be don't want to do anything to stop their cash flow!

I included quotes from several doctors who have similar concerns!

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It's not your fault Brad.



I know it's a sitcom board. I never said anything about funderal homes. Can you just drop it, already? Because of you I regret posting this thread. You don't seem to have anything postive to say about the topic so why don't you stay out of the thread from here on?

You still don't get it. I'm not being negative. I didn't start this thread, you did. People have every right to come in and state their opinion that even some in the MEDICAL community share!

You've got a serious problem with people who simply have a different opinion than you do!

Poor Jenny. I feel so bad for her. She was just trying to create a positive thread. I bet she didn't expect all of these negative vibes.

I think any hope for curing or even allieviating the deadly affects of cancer is a worthwhile cause.

http://youtu.be/7Nnzt_J31Jo

People have every right to come in and state their opinion that even some in the MEDICAL community share!

Really? then why is it that you have been known to tell other members here to butt-out of conversations including myself? I've also seen you do it on the politics board. It seems like every discussion you get involved in you act like you're the supreme expert on it and none of us know what we're talking about.

You've got a serious problem with people who simply have a different opinion than you do!

Seems to me like you have the same problem.

I've spoken to oncologists and they even joke with their patients to lighten the mood. There's nothing wrong with a little levity!

You've spoken to Oncologists about cancer, you've spoken to Nephrologists about kidney disease and transplants, how many other specialists have you spoken to and about what diseases? How do you make contact with all these Dr's? call them on the phone, e-mail them, sit in the cafeteria and wait till their lunch break then pull up a chair?

Really? then why is it that you have been known to tell other members here to butt-out of conversations including myself? I've also seen you do it on the politics board. It seems like every discussion you get involved in you act like you're the supreme expert on it and none of us know what we're talking about.

I never told anyone to butt out. I admit I do get passionate about politics it but so do MILLIONS of other Americans. The right wing has a systematic pattern of hatred and intolerance and have actually admitted they're trying to block the vote! If the right didn't block the President's jobs bill unemployment would be under 8% now!



Seems to me like you have the same problem.

WRONG. Someone else started this thread so I joined in. ALL opinions are welcome. Some on here act like this is Nazi Germany and only want their opinion heard!



You've spoken to Oncologists about cancer, you've spoken to Nephrologists about kidney disease and transplants, how many other specialists have you spoken to and about what diseases? How do you make contact with all these Dr's? call them on the phone, e-mail them, sit in the cafeteria and wait till their lunch break then pull up a chair?

Not that it's your business but I'll tell you anyway. I have a relative who's waiting for a kidney transplant so I've spoken with transplant coordinators and nephrologists and know all about it. Ask me anything.

As far as other doctors go I have doctors in my family and doctors as neighbors over the years. I also had a hernia operation once and stayed in the hospital and one of the other patients told me her ordeal she was having with her dad's cancer. She said the bills were destorying her family and often the doctors seemed more interested in money than helping her. Other doctors have told me that's a problem as well!

I've also had some enlightening talks with doctors in hospitals as well! Freedom of speech applies to them too you know?

BACK ON TOPIC. NOT ANOTHER WORD ABOUT ANYTHING ELSE!

http://youtu.be/7Nnzt_J31Jo

http://youtu.be/7Nnzt_J31Jo
That's a very nice, inspiring video, Roger. MD Anderson truly has a noble cause. Having lost both of my parents to this monster, this gives me faith that, someday, others can be saved from this it.

That's a very nice, inspiring video, Roger. MD Anderson truly has a noble cause. Having lost both of my parents to this monster, this gives me faith that, someday, others can be saved from this it.
I lost my mother to brain and breast cancer. She died 10 years ago. I am grateful for causes like this. It inspires hope and encouragement. I'm so sorry you lost both of your parents to cancer. I know how horrible it is, and how powerless it makes a person feel.

It's good to have hope out there.