Rod.M@p19.f9.n125.z1.fidonet.org (Rod M) (08/13/90)
Yesterday (8/7/90) on CNN I heard part of a story that a patient who
underwent the treatment died. Dr. Alonso's claim was that this person was
already quite sick and probably would have died. Yet the patient's physician
indicated that with "normal" treatment (chemo) he would have potentially lived
another 2 years!
In a recent interview of Martin Delaney (Executive Director of Project
Inform, 347 Dolores Street, San Francisco, CA - (415) 558-9051) he claimed
that this death occured over a week ago but was not covered in the media. He
furthermore indicated that the 'second' patient, of whom the public has heard
very little, is not doing very well. Delaney stated that the cost of this
treatment in Mexico City is from $60,000 to $100,000. And that there seems to
be little true scientific basis for the treatment.
Personally: "LET THE BUYER BEWARE".
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Internet: Rod.M@p19.f9.n125.z1.fidonet.orgLady.Sara@f269.n107.z1.fidonet.org (Lady Sara) (08/13/90)
This is the latest word on hyperthermia:
Dr. Alonso's latest patient (his third) traveled to mexico on Alonso's
request, and underwent the proseedure. After payment of $50,000.00 cash, the
patient died shortly after the operation. Dr. Alonso was detained by the
Mexican authorities for not having permission to conduct experimental
proceedures at the Mexican hospital. Alonso is currenly being investigated,
and will be the subject of an in-depth examination by CNN.
Despite the fact that the patient died, his family has made statements
indicating that they still believe hyperthermia to be a viable treatment.
SEEN-BY:
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