The Cohen family, of Houston, TX, is facing a battle none of us should have to go through – aggressive brain cancer in their 6-year old son Refael Elisha. Having recently received the devastating news from their doctors that “there is nothing more we can do for him”, the Cohens are turning to a last resort – Antineoplaston Therapy at the Burzyinski clinic. However, the FDA pulled their approval for this treatment in 2012 pending further clinical trials. We are told that the FDA is nearing approval to resume this treatment, but Refael Elisha does not have time to wait.
The FDA has the power to approve a “compassionate use exemption” so Refael Elisha can undergo this therapy to try and save his life.
We are asking the FDA to grant this exemption so we can continue to fight for his life.
Visit WhiteHouse.gov and sign this petition. Quick and easy and no strings attached.
AB says
I feel terribly sorry for this family but there’s a consensus among all medical organizations that Burzyinski’s “treatment” is ineffective and completely unproven. See more here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burzynski_Clinic
Ira Taub says
It is important that the public be aware that this “last resort” therapy has no scientific basis, and is provided by an individual whose medical and ethical credibility has been under question for many years. While no one can fault a desperate family reaching for a lifeline, it is irresponsible to suggest that the frum community use its collective clout against a government agency whose role is to protect us from precisely these type of snake oil salesmen. May Hashem grant a full refuah to this little boy b’toch shaar cholei yisroel.
Leah says
Refael Elisha ben ————-??
let’s daven for him.
ajf says
Rafael Elisha ben Devorah
Reuven says
These comments about this Dr. Burzynski selling snake oil & having no scientific basis couldn’t be more way off-base!
A little bit of independent research will go a very long way in enlightening you to the whole story as well as the scientifically proven effectiveness (and safety without the horrible side effects of chemotherapy) of this treatment.
http://www.iwantanp.com
http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2011/06/11/burzynski-the-movie.aspx
CT says
Can we rely on Wikipedia???