Just completed #4 of this chapter of 4 treatments of Rituxan, an monoclonal antibody. What's that you ask? It's a chimera [your vocab word of the day], a blend of mouse and human antibodies targeting the whacko cells, rather than all of them. You may have heard of monoclonal antibodies in the news recently. It's also the basis of the experimental Ebola vaccine that has been fast-tracked to save lives. Funny, when I was a 15 yr old vegetarian in 1969 I had a temporary job cleaning up an animal laboratory. Alone at night, I'd often contemplate freeing everyone and saving their lives. Lesson learned: keep flexible; resist dogmas; never say, "never"; be grateful.
thanks, May. Big hug backatcha. Check this out that I just found - favorites of mine from childhood - Pixie and Dixie. This one's called 'The Mark of the Mouse' -- hahaha- perhaps some early childhood programming? Mr Jinx as lymphoma; Mark of the Mouse as Rituxan. check it out with Johnny -- from Uncle Po: http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x2gdih_pixie-and-dixie-mark-of-the-mouse_fun
Hey Sheryl, Yep, only a few years ago this option didn't exist - making this road quite a bit different. Being from the 50's era, you remember Pixie and Dixie, too. They always were favorites of mine -- guess I've always rooted for the underdog - or mouse as the case may be. And this is exactly how I picture the medicine in me: little mice with swords putting the 'mark of the mouse' on Mr Jinx, aka, my annoying roommate, lymphoma. It's kinda cool to have a cartoon illustration as a visual aid. Medicine comes in many forms, eh? ; )
Just completed #4 of this chapter of 4 treatments of Rituxan, an monoclonal antibody. What's that you ask? It's a chimera [your vocab word of the day], a blend of mouse and human antibodies targeting the whacko cells, rather than all of them. You may have heard of monoclonal antibodies in the news recently. It's also the basis of the experimental Ebola vaccine that has been fast-tracked to save lives. Funny, when I was a 15 yr old vegetarian in 1969 I had a temporary job cleaning up an animal laboratory. Alone at night, I'd often contemplate freeing everyone and saving their lives. Lesson learned: keep flexible; resist dogmas; never say, "never"; be grateful.
ReplyDeleteYes, thank god for the mice!
ReplyDeleteBig hugs to you, sweet Po.
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thanks, May. Big hug backatcha. Check this out that I just found - favorites of mine from childhood - Pixie and Dixie. This one's called 'The Mark of the Mouse' -- hahaha- perhaps some early childhood programming? Mr Jinx as lymphoma; Mark of the Mouse as Rituxan. check it out with Johnny -- from Uncle Po:
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Thank you mice! I'm glad you have this treatment option Ed. Go mice juice go!
ReplyDeleteWe enjoyed watching the cartoon, brought back memories for us both.
Sheryl : )
Hey Sheryl, Yep, only a few years ago this option didn't exist - making this road quite a bit different. Being from the 50's era, you remember Pixie and Dixie, too. They always were favorites of mine -- guess I've always rooted for the underdog - or mouse as the case may be. And this is exactly how I picture the medicine in me: little mice with swords putting the 'mark of the mouse' on Mr Jinx, aka, my annoying roommate, lymphoma. It's kinda cool to have a cartoon illustration as a visual aid. Medicine comes in many forms, eh? ; )
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