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ask: WHERE CAN WE GET GEMM THERAPY

By Anonymous March 15, 2010 - 11:28am
 
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mY HUSBAND HAS BEEN RECENTLY DIAGNOSED WITH A GLIOBLASTOMA

 
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Susan Cody HERWriter Guide

Dear Anon

Thank you for contacting us!

I am so sorry to read that your husband has just been diagnosed with glioblastoma.

For the benefit of readers who may not be familiar with the condition, Empowher describes as " the most common glioma (a type of brain cancer). This cancer starts in the glial cells, which are cells that help nerve cells work.

This condition can develop spontaneously. Less commonly, it can develop from a lower grade, less malignant (cancerous) brain tumor. Most cases are located in the cerebral hemisphere, but the cancer can begin in the spinal cord or brain stem.

If you suspect you have this serious condition, contact your doctor immediately. Early treatment leads to a more favorable outcome."
Please read more on our Glioblastoma page here : http://www.empowher.com/media/reference/glioblastoma-multiforme#treatment

In terms of GEMM therapy, their website states that GEMM is a "therapeutic radio waves to the cancer cells for manipulating the sensitivity of the malfunctioning glycoproteinic sensors in the mitochondrial membrane. The treatment forces the cell to stop continuous ATP production that normally results in rapid mitosis that leads to cancer."
http://www.gemm-therapy.com/eng/conditions_cancer.php

GEMM therapy is generally done abroad (Europe) but is not a common occurrence there.

Bear in mind that there are some vocal skeptics who do not believe GEMM to be effective in the treatment of any cancers. Many doctors are among the skeptics and believe mainstream treatments have proven outcomes.

I do not see clear indications that this kind of treatment is done in the United States. Would you be prepared to go to Europe for treatment?

I have a few more questions for you as there was no additional information in your post:

When was your husband diagnosed?
Had your husband had any other treatments yet?
Have you discussed the GEMM option with his current health care providers?

We look forward to hearing more from you soon and don't lose faith, we hope to be able to guide you in the right direction.

Best,
Susan

March 15, 2010 - 1:40pm
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Anonymous

hello,
can you help us about kidney failure. We want to take GeMM therapy. Kidney failure cant treat in Turkey. how can we do. please help

March 12, 2012 - 2:16am
Susan Cody HERWriter Guide (reply to Anonymous)

Hi Anon

Thanks for your post! Unfortunately we are not able to find places that do GEMM therapy near you but you need to ask the treating doctor about options - perhaps in a nearby country if necessary. Have you been told that there is no way you can get this done in Turkey?

~Susan

March 12, 2012 - 10:42am
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