I tried acupuncture on my left-hand from april 05(when first diagnosed) through till
dec 06.After 60+ treatments my Acupuncturists agreed the therapy was not defeating the Dups so I took a trip to Essen and met Prof Seegenschmiedt who diagnosed Lederhosen in both feet as well as Dups in the right hand.He recommended early tratment on the left hand which I have now had-that is the first 5 days.My experience is that diet (avoidance of dairy and alcohol-plenty of tomatoes-lycopene) and alternative therapy has not proved sufficient to stop the dupd in its tracks.I`m currently joining those usind acetyl l carnetine-----
Keep up the good work.

Phil,

I am in a similar situation - both feet and right hand since 2004. It's been described as "bad disease" by one of our favorite doctors on this forum. It seems to be moving quickly so I'm now scheduled in Essen in March for evaluation and probably treatment. I'm trying NAC 1200Mg per day now for about 30 days and will continue. WAY WAY too early to say, but I'm optimistic based on walking pain and recent general feel and appearance. Please keep up the post on the results of radiotherapy. I'm interested ... did you have radiotherapy for only your hand in Essen for all four paws.

Sorry for the bad username but Wanker was already taken.