Mesothelioma and the Importance of Asbestos Disposal Management
Asbestos disposal is important to preventing cases of malignant mesothelioma. A review by an international team of researchers outlines three…
Creating an American Mesothelioma Patient Registry
Researchers from the University of Maryland are testing if the United States can create a mesothelioma patient registry. Other countries…
Humor Helps Stressed Veteran Mesothelioma Caregivers
Mesothelioma, the asbestos-caused cancer, has a high symptom burden in British military veterans. There is little research on what it…
Cost Comparison of Immunotherapy vs. Traditional Chemotherapy in Mesothelioma
A new study does a cost comparison of immunotherapy over traditional chemotherapy. Immunotherapy and chemotherapy are common in the first-line…
Comparing 3 Standard Treatments for Mesothelioma
There are three standard treatments for malignant pleural mesothelioma. Patients and doctors want to know which is more effective. A…
Waiting for Medicare Coverage Could Impact Mesothelioma Survival
People who suspect they may have cancer but wait to get a diagnosis until they are eligible for Medicare coverage…
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Cosmetic Talc Can Cause Mesothelioma, Study Finds
A new study in the American Journal of Industrial Medicine appears to offer definitive evidence that repeated exposure to cosmetic…
Talcum Powder Can Cause Mesothelioma New Study Shows
A prestigious medical journal has published the strongest evidence yet that asbestos-tainted talcum powder can cause mesothelioma. The new article…
Financial Stress Could Impact Mesothelioma Quality of Life
Financial stress during treatment is likely to have an impact on both quality of life and outcomes for pleural mesothelioma…
Mesothelioma Risk From Home Renovation in The Spotlight
The case of an Australian man is highlighting the mesothelioma risk from home renovation when asbestos is present. Forty-two year…