There's hope for a cure for me yet!

Post by **Mikey** » Tue Nov 20, 2007 6:20 pm

This absolutely amazing, and could very well represent the future (for good or ill) in a very real way - personally, I'm just hoping for a new pancreas.

http://www6.comcast.net/news/articles/g ... n_stemcell

Enkidu · Post by **Enkidu** » Tue Nov 20, 2007 6:31 pm

You're diabetic?

Post by **Mikey** » Tue Nov 20, 2007 6:42 pm

Yep. Type 1, formerly called "juvenile" diabetes, even though I only began exhibiting at the age of 34. I produce little to no insulin on my own.

Sionnach Glic · Post by **Sionnach Glic** » Tue Nov 20, 2007 6:58 pm

Great news, hopefuly they can use this quickly.

Post by **Tsukiyumi** » Tue Nov 20, 2007 7:07 pm

It's funny: this article is the first thing I read when I woke up today. I'm hoping they can grow some new ACLs for my knees. Definately a major breakthrough, and a big scientific middle finger to the religion-dominated government.

Post by **Mikey** » Tue Nov 20, 2007 7:55 pm

I personally think that this is G-d's way of telling the religious right wing, "That's not what I meant!"

Captain Peabody · Post by **Captain Peabody** » Tue Nov 20, 2007 8:41 pm

Alright! Maybe now we can start getting some research done...

I personally think that this is G-d's way of telling the religious right wing, "That's not what I meant!"

Or God's way of telling the scientific community: "Here: stem cells! Sans contreversy! Eat your hearts out..." In any event, I think everyone, no matter what side of the issue you're on, can agree this is definitely a good thing.

Post by **Mikey** » Tue Nov 20, 2007 9:36 pm

Actually, it's probably G-d's way of saying, "Quit arguing, you morons!"

The next question is practicability. A gentleman I know has a chronic, degenerative disease for which he is scheduled to undergo a treatment involving stimulated stem cells. Don't ask me the details, because I know this man only through a few other links of friends. However, he might not be able to undergo the treatment, because his 20% co-pay (that's 20% of his PPO discounted price, mind you) will be $180,000.

Yes, that's AFTER his excellent medical insurance and PPO discount. Hopefully, this new research will make the availability better and thus make such therapies more accessible. That is, after they can get it to stop causing cancer.

RK_Striker_JK_5 · Post by **RK_Striker_JK_5** » Wed Nov 21, 2007 1:26 am

Ooh. Mikey, I hope that works soon.

Post by **Mikey** » Wed Nov 21, 2007 1:42 am

Thank you. It won't be in time for him, but if it can keep one other person out of that situation, I'll pray for it.

RK_Striker_JK_5 · Post by **RK_Striker_JK_5** » Wed Nov 21, 2007 2:31 am

Mikey wrote:Thank you. It won't be in time for him, but if it can keep one other person out of that situation, I'll pray for it.

Then you're a better man than most. *Gives thumbs-up*

Eosphoros · Post by **Eosphoros** » Wed Nov 21, 2007 10:46 pm

That's great news! I've always been for stem-cell research and strongly against hypocritical religious bigots trying to halt research on life-saving methods. And they call themselves pro-life. This will put a sock in their mouth.