Update
First of all, wanted to let everyone know that Chris was hospitalized yesterday because of severe back pain. His pain is improved today and they aren't quite sure what is causing it but they think it might be a herniated disc. X-ray was normal and he will be getting an MRI probably on Monday.
As far as the SAHA is concerned, I'm not sure what everyone wants to know. It is chemotherapy like all of it is. This one supposedly targets tumor suppressor genes (I guess in cancerous cells) and increases their expression. Tumor suppressor genes are in all of us and usually work to prevent uncontrolled cell growth. Recent research has shown that these genes are often disabled in cancer and are prevented from being expressed (having the DNA read and the corresponding proteins made). So SAHA is one of a couple of drugs that works to reverse this.
The numbers look good. Now only if there was a stem cell donor...
Christy
posted by Christy @ 8:20 PM
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Thanks for the update Christy, all these tests and treatments are all starting to get confusing, but this new one, Chris seems pretty positive about. I hope this back problem isn't too serious , Chris, you need to stay out of the gym and away from those weight training machines.
I hope you feel better,
Love,
Liz
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