tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post3870570384688205311..comments2024-03-18T21:35:14.053-04:00Comments on Gulfside Musing: The Philadelphia Chromosome by Jessica WapnerJoAnnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-44381027513941639362016-01-23T14:15:28.814-05:002016-01-23T14:15:28.814-05:00Margot - You know, the beginning of the book was p...Margot - You know, the beginning of the book was practically over my head and I even worked in a semi-related field! Still, I found the whole thing interesting enough to push though but doubt I could have done it in print. The advances in cancer care in just the last 15 or 20 years are amazing,JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-19252718588160705232016-01-23T14:11:49.674-05:002016-01-23T14:11:49.674-05:00Tina - Such an interesting comment! I'm always...Tina - Such an interesting comment! I'm always surprised by how many patients feel the same as your sister did, but all the advances can't occur without people with those attitudes. Medical advances (in every field) are fascinating to me and I am in awe of both researchers and practitioners. I most definitely would have died of pregnancy complications if I'd been having children in the 60s instead of 25 years ago! JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-17936386613246892472016-01-12T17:21:16.515-05:002016-01-12T17:21:16.515-05:00I know the beginning of this book will be way over...I know the beginning of this book will be way over my non-scientific head, but I so enjoyed reading your review. I'm heartened knowing that so many advances are taking place. Too many friends and family members have been lost to cancer even as we cling to the hope of a cure. It sounds like progress is indeed being made. Thanks for sharing the good news. Have a wonderful trip to Florida. Margothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07422981969760935118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-73536183490162578652016-01-09T08:10:33.987-05:002016-01-09T08:10:33.987-05:00This would be something that is probably over my h...This would be something that is probably over my head. But what excited me was your appreciation for the book and subject matter. There is something else too that I appreciate and it's the great work on drug trials. My sister was involved in one as a patient. Before she died she was given some drugs which she she had to keep a journal about dosage, times taken, how she felt, etc. Then she would get her bloodwork done and examined to see how those combo of drugs were reacting.<br /><br />This sounds cold but, my sister was going to die and both she and the physicians knew that, so she wanted to be the Guinea pig (her words) in hopes a cure could be found. I still remember those journals. Medical advancements are amazing. My mom had cancer in the 50's, me in the 80's and again in 2000, and the doctors always said the advancements are like comparing dark ages (my mom's treatment) to what I was offered. Ok, probably too much info but I wanted to say your profession is VERY much appreciated.Tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11261086731187286052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-66620411115955807872016-01-08T22:11:28.289-05:002016-01-08T22:11:28.289-05:00Thecuecard - This book definitely brought back ...Thecuecard - This book definitely brought back 'the old days', but it's so well written and interesting that I think anyone with even a vague interest in the topic would appreciate it. I sure did!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-6764738619847898012016-01-08T22:09:04.383-05:002016-01-08T22:09:04.383-05:00Patty - Yes, it's a science book... consider y...Patty - Yes, it's a science book... consider yourself forewarned ;-)JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-87773266077957054902016-01-08T17:54:55.123-05:002016-01-08T17:54:55.123-05:00Good for you JoAnn. It's nice to find a book ...Good for you JoAnn. It's nice to find a book that makes one feel in their element. I hadn't heard of this book but it sounds very informational. I'm curious about Gleevec which I didn't know about; wow it sounds like a wonder drug. thecuecardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08870323589682197091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-64290406391781098222016-01-08T11:14:12.423-05:002016-01-08T11:14:12.423-05:00Wow! You really did love that book! Your excitem...Wow! You really did love that book! Your excitement is contagious but...it's a science book? Heeheehee! https://booksthoughtsadventures.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12270725992084535102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-65258937455442263302016-01-08T10:28:20.796-05:002016-01-08T10:28:20.796-05:00Brian Joseph - Thanks. I think your approach to ha...Brian Joseph - Thanks. I think your approach to hard science is a good one... most of the time, you can get the gist without fully understanding the finer details.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-87416445436839254832016-01-08T10:26:34.828-05:002016-01-08T10:26:34.828-05:00Lorraine - After 22 years, I'm sure you've...Lorraine - After 22 years, I'm sure you've experienced enough medical drama, LOL! I really enjoyed the audio version of The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, too :)JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-40903854891089586682016-01-08T10:24:54.513-05:002016-01-08T10:24:54.513-05:00Vicki - I think forensic science is really interes...Vicki - I think forensic science is really interesting, too. It was fascinating to see the path a scientific discovery takes to become an important therapeutic advance!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-65732588861424280852016-01-08T10:23:00.413-05:002016-01-08T10:23:00.413-05:00Colleen - I think you would, too!Colleen - I think you would, too!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-78830496040647274522016-01-08T10:22:40.750-05:002016-01-08T10:22:40.750-05:00Kay - You just never really leave that former life...Kay - You just never really leave that former life behind, do you? ;-)JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-4272120304558461062016-01-08T10:20:44.943-05:002016-01-08T10:20:44.943-05:00Katherine - I was definitely rewarded by sticking ...Katherine - I was definitely rewarded by sticking with it!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-47310428557901195212016-01-08T10:20:02.872-05:002016-01-08T10:20:02.872-05:00Pat - Definitely heavy on the science, especially ...Pat - Definitely heavy on the science, especially in the beginning, but so interesting!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-75242724632973121992016-01-08T10:19:06.694-05:002016-01-08T10:19:06.694-05:00Beth F - I'll bet this would appeal to you!Beth F - I'll bet this would appeal to you!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-5090365961165732302016-01-08T10:18:41.661-05:002016-01-08T10:18:41.661-05:00Kathy - The science at the beginning was pretty te...Kathy - The science at the beginning was pretty technical. At first, I was wondering why I was even reading it;-)JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-18298590402094044572016-01-08T07:44:29.415-05:002016-01-08T07:44:29.415-05:00Great review.
I love well written science books a...Great review.<br /><br />I love well written science books and this sounds like something that I would like. <br /><br />In terms of books that contain difficult science: I try hard to understand it. If I do not really get it I try to grasp the basic concepts and then move on.<br /><br />I may try to read this one this year.Brian Josephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15139559400312336791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-4761614844335651782016-01-08T02:54:11.973-05:002016-01-08T02:54:11.973-05:00I managed a hospital based Pulmonary practice for ...I managed a hospital based Pulmonary practice for 22 years. I could relate to your review about your brain being tired. I will pass on this book. I don't like to read any medical books or watch medical dramas. I had enough of that at work. We did participate in a couple of drug studies in particular a Sepsis one as we managed the ICU. It was good to know we could help someone. Your review was well written. I struggled to read The Imortal Life of Henrietta Lacks. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03628488472603820795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-719561309129613802016-01-08T01:05:54.921-05:002016-01-08T01:05:54.921-05:00I've always been interested in forensic scien...I've always been interested in forensic science, and this sounds fascinating as well. Glad you enjoyed it!Vickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16974471357928655315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-19868815109886712652016-01-07T21:01:27.418-05:002016-01-07T21:01:27.418-05:00I think I would love this. - thanks for featuring ...I think I would love this. - thanks for featuring it! Booksnychttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11197753056299399065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-39735592215557324912016-01-07T20:06:42.842-05:002016-01-07T20:06:42.842-05:00Weren't you a pharmacist in another life? LOL...Weren't you a pharmacist in another life? LOL<br /><br />I get the same way when people start talking about tax law or doing their income tax. I need to join in. ;-)Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-2534546878211759202016-01-07T15:18:37.756-05:002016-01-07T15:18:37.756-05:00This sounds fascinating! I have a feeling that I ...This sounds fascinating! I have a feeling that I would struggle with the heavy science at the beginning (chemistry and I were not friends in college) but I'm glad to know if I keep pushing it will be worth it. Katherine Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12126062556416434416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-26921660012153611672016-01-07T14:19:31.643-05:002016-01-07T14:19:31.643-05:00This does sound heavy on the science. I can see h...This does sound heavy on the science. I can see how you would love it though. New breakthroughs in Cancer research are exciting and encouraging.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16263900929320390381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-43100914760956187322016-01-07T14:15:02.908-05:002016-01-07T14:15:02.908-05:00In a former life I was geneticist -- so I bet I...In a former life I was geneticist -- so I bet I'd LOVE this too. Look at all that snow you have!Beth Fhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08627666337961326265noreply@blogger.com