High Dose Radiotherapy Not Recommended for Managing Mesothelioma Symptoms
High dose radiotherapy may work wonders for some kinds of cancer but it is not recommended as a way to manage…
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IMRT “Feasible and Effective” for Pleural Mesothelioma
When malignant pleural mesothelioma patients receive radiation therapy in the form of IMRT (intensity modulated radiation therapy) at an experienced… -
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Study to Test New Three-Drug Treatment for Pleural Mesothelioma
The makers of a VEGF-inhibitor called nintedanib are recruiting patients with unresectable pleural mesothelioma for a Phase III clinical trial… -
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Chamomile Tea May Hold the Secret to Longer Mesothelioma Survival
A new study suggests that a flavonoid found in parsley, celery, and chamomile tea may help improve the odds of… -
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New Mesothelioma Study: Asbestos Fiber Burden Does Not Decline With Time
Mesothelioma has one of the longest latency periods of any disease. It is not unusual for patients to develop the… -
Osteoporosis Drug May Help Treat Advanced Mesothelioma, Too
A drug normally used to treat and prevent osteoporosis may be useful in the treatment of advanced malignant mesothelioma, too. The… -
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Compound in Broccoli May Enhance Mesothelioma Treatment with Cisplatin
There is new evidence that a compound found in cruciferous vegetables like broccoli and cabbage may enhance the anticancer benefits… -
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Mesothelioma Risk Continues to Rise for Decades After Asbestos Exposure
A pair of Polish researchers have confirmed what a number of other studies have suggested – that the risk of… -
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The Influence of BAP1 on Mesothelioma Survival
A mutation on the BAP1 tumor suppressor gene can influence the development of malignant mesothelioma but may have little bearing… -
Boosting Mesothelioma Survival with VEGF-Inhibitor
The VEGF inhibitor cediranib may not yet be out of the running as a mesothelioma treatment. Although previous studies have…
