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I had posted this some time ago. Thought it might fit into the present conversation.
There is very little research in re: to CC and I believe, these are some of the reasons:

The problem with cancer is the way it is researched.
In the past it was common for a clinician to come up with a hypothesis in re: to treatment and test it out in the lab. Not anymore. It requires large amounts of capital, which is almost impossible to come by and virtually nonexistent for anyone who has not spent his or her career in laboratory. (Researcher)

I believe that most research is done by the drug companies thus leaving out the researcher or clinician with a great idea but who has now way of funding further investigations. (This includes large medical institutions)

It takes about $1 billion dollars to bring a new drug to the market. The cost is staggering. So you can bet that there is not one pharmaceutical company willing to make this kind of investment without realizing a healthy return. They will try to bring a new drug on the market and have it patented in order to recoup their investment.

There may very well be products out there already in use, not protected by a patent, which could be highly effective to the patient, and for minimal cost, but they have not been tested further since the money for clinical trials and other evolving costs will not justify the return on anyone

Varun,
I don’t have any answers in re: to the SUV however, have you and the doctor discussed imaging with a special MRI for which a stent would not present itself to be a problem?
Wising for the best,
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Congratulations

Hello Lainy,
Following Jeff in extending my best wishes. Hoping for the kidney situation to be solved quickly however, it is wonderful hearing from you, again.
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Shalla,
So sorry for your Mom having been diagnosed with CC.
When my husband was diagnosed I personally, had encountered similar responses from his immediate family and friends and colleagues that being an expression of disbelieve, shock and denial. Similar to your Mom my husband was also healthy in addition too; he was a tall and strong man. For him to be afflicted with cancer was incomprehensible to most people, including me, at first.
I believe for knowledge to be one of the most powerful tools to use when making decisions and for this cancer this site is a good place to start. You might want to look at

I have known someone being treated by the Burzynski Clinic. He had a brain tumor. Unfortunately, he did succumb to the cancer. This was about 6 or 7 years ago. Don’t know of anyone being treated there for CC.
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koalino71
Thank you for sharing this seemingly healthy diet with us. Hopefully, your Dad is continuing to show positive responses.
Wishing for the absolute best,
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Sue,
According to my personal research, PSC demonstrates itself to be a high risk factor for CC. Also, this will become apparent, when perusing postings of other members. Unfortunately, there is as far as I know no early detection for this cancer. It always amazes me to see how many otherwise healthy people (in many instances runners) are afflicted with this cancer. Don