Can Scorpion Venom Help Treat Glioblastoma?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers around the potential use of scorpion venom in treating glioblastoma, a type of aggressive brain tumor. Participants share personal experiences with glioblastoma and explore the implications of recent medical advances related to this treatment approach.

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  • Exploratory, Technical explanation, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant shares a personal story about a friend who suffered from glioblastoma, highlighting the aggressive nature of the disease.
  • Another participant references a news article about Senator Edward M. Kennedy's diagnosis of a brain tumor, discussing the implications of his condition and potential treatment options.
  • A participant notes the severity of glioblastoma and mentions personal acquaintances who have suffered from similar conditions.
  • Some participants propose that there have been advancements in treating gliomas with I-131 labeled scorpion venom, suggesting it holds promise but is not a guaranteed cure.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express personal experiences and observations regarding glioblastoma, but there is no consensus on the effectiveness of scorpion venom as a treatment. Multiple viewpoints regarding treatment options and the nature of glioblastoma remain present.

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Some statements rely on personal anecdotes and may not reflect broader clinical evidence. The discussion includes references to specific cases and treatments without resolving the efficacy or applicability of those treatments.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in glioblastoma treatment options, those affected by similar conditions, and readers curious about emerging medical research in oncology may find this discussion relevant.

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His recent seizure probably resulted from the tumor. A close friend of mine died of glioblastoma several years ago. It was pretty aggressive and her doctors gave her 6 months - the cute little scrapper took 18. I miss her.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080520/ap_on_re_us/kennedy;_ylt=ApBX4s57twwVphIPFPb0q7qs0NUE
 
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Cue Hillary saying "See? That's why he endorsed Obama! Vote for me instead!"
 
AP/Yahoo said:
BOSTON - Sen. Edward M. Kennedy was diagnosed with a cancerous brain tumor Tuesday in what could be the grim final chapter in a life marked by exhilarating triumph and shattering tragedy. Some experts gave the liberal lion less than a year to live.

Doctors discovered the tumor after the 76-year-old senator and sole surviving son of America's most storied political family suffered a seizure over the weekend. The diagnosis cast a pall over Capitol Hill, where the Massachusetts Democrat has served since 1962, and came as a shock to a family all too accustomed to sudden, calamitous news. . . .
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080520/ap_on_go_co/kennedy

If he's already had a seizure due to the tumor, it would seem that it is relatively advanced. Presumably he needs surgery if he wishes to buy time, but that my depend on the location of the tumor.

Kennedy, the Senate's second-longest serving member, was re-elected in 2006 and is not up for election again until 2012. Were he to resign or die in office, state law requires a special election for the seat 145 to 160 days afterward.

Among the potential Democratic candidates: Martha Coakley, the state's attorney general; Rep. Edward J. Markey; former Rep. Joseph P. Kennedy II, Kennedy's nephew; and Kennedy's wife. The Republican contenders could include former Gov. Mitt Romney or former Lt. Gov. Kerry Healey.
So we wait to see if he resigns or continues to stay in office through the Nov. election or beyond.
 
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When one of http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glial_cell" goes bad it goes really bad. I've known a few people that had glial blastoma type cancers and one with an astrocytoma. What a terrible thing.

http://www.braintumorfoundation.org/tumors/primer.htm"
 
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There have been good advances with treating gliomas using I-131 labeled scorpion venom. Not a surefire cure, but at least it holds promise.
 

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