About ITP

Survey of Non-traditional Treatments of ITP - Preliminary Results

Introduction

From August, 2001 through December, 2001, we collected 916 responses to our survey of Non-traditional Treatments of ITP.  This survey was created by James Bussel, MD of the Weill Medical Center of Cornell University and the staff of the Platelet Disorder Support Association and placed on this web site to gather replies.  These are preliminary results. Final results may vary.  The amount of data we collected is substantial and we continue to analyze it.

Caution:  The results are for information only.  Please consult your health care provider for individual treatment advice.

Since these results are from a web based survey, there is no medical validation of the results. 
No portion of these results may be reproduced without express written consent of the authors.
Press to view article on preliminary results - reprint from Summer/Fall 2002 issue of The Platelet News in .pdf format

The Survey

 

• Survey cover page
• Survey page 1
• Survey page 2
• Survey page 3

Demographic Survey Results

 

• Age at diagnosis
• Gender
• Symptoms
• Platelet counts

Treatment Survey Results

 

• Explanation of treatment result categories
• Treatment Information
• Result 1 - Win Rho, Imuran, Colchicine, Prednisone
• Result 2 - Cytoxan, Cyclosporan, IVIg, Danazol
• Result 3 - Prosorba, Rituxan, Splenectomy, Vinca Alkaloids
• Result 4 - Acupressure, Acupuncture, Vit C, Vit K
• Result 5 - Moducare, Collostrum, Chlorophyll, Reiki
• Result 6 - Magnets, Healing Touch, Getwell, Macrobiotic
• Result 7 - Eat Right, Zone Diet, Atkin Diet, Weight Watchers
• Result 8 - Prayer, Meditation, Visualization, Psychotherapy, Positive Thinking

Treatment Approach Survey Results

 

• Individual treatment philosophy
• Hematologist communication
• Hematologist support

(PDSA and Cornell University are grateful to Albert Fries, John Shin, and Liz Strom for their assistance)