I know of several cases where patients heard from friends or relatives about experimental or new treatments that were a perfect fit for their situation, but tha

I know of several cases where patients heard from friends or relatives about experimental or new treatments that were a perfect fit for their situation, but that specialists had never heard of. It's worth the time and effort to research conditions that affect you (or your family) and actively seek non-standard treatments that your doctors don't know about. Don't blindly trust their expertise.