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On 8 Aug 2004 at 16:02, Rayilyn Brown wrote: > Alkeran (which contains nitrogen mustard used to gas troops in WWI) Mustard gas and Alkeran are two different things. Alkeran (Nitrogen mustard) is a compound derived from mustard gas, just like many everyday compounds are derived from other, toxic, chemicals. Aspirin, for example, is derived from coal tar. Interestingly, Nitrogen mustard had a good track record when it came to treating certain varieties of cancer (including the ovarian cancer which Ray has survived), perhaps better than some of the more "modern" drugs. Best, Bob Robert A. Fink, M. D., F.A.C.S., P. C. Neurological Surgery 2500 Milvia Street Suite 222 Berkeley, CA 94704-2636 USA 510-849-2555 FAX: 510-849-2557 <http://www.rafink.com/> "Ex Tristitia Virtus" Disclaimer: That which is written in my e-mail is not to be considered as "medical advice". Such advice can only be given after a formal, in-person, consultation between doctor and patient. ********************************************** ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn