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Prognostic Factors in Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma
ByAlex Strauss February 23, 2016March 16, 2017

Being anemic prior to treatment could be an indicator of poorer outcomes in people with malignant pleural mesothelioma. That is…

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Asbestos-Like Fibers and Pleural Mesothelioma Risk
ByAlex Strauss February 21, 2016March 16, 2017

There is mounting evidence that asbestos is not the only fiber capable of triggering deadly malignant mesothelioma. In a new…

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Risk for Mesothelioma After Radiation Treatment is Low
ByAlex Strauss February 12, 2016March 16, 2017

There is some good news for cancer survivors who have undergone external beam radiation as part of their therapy: The…

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New Approach Enhances Mesothelioma Survival in Mice on Chemo
ByAlex Strauss February 10, 2016March 16, 2017

Even the best chemotherapy for malignant mesothelioma has limited effectiveness. But new research suggests that manipulating a mesothelioma patient’s RNA…

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Pleural Mesothelioma: The Cause May Impact the Outcome
ByAlex Strauss February 6, 2016March 16, 2017

There is new evidence that the substance that causes a case of pleural mesothelioma may have an impact on the…

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Blood Test May Detect Mesothelioma Even Before Symptoms Appear
ByAlex Strauss January 27, 2016March 16, 2017

There is evidence that a new kind of blood test has the potential to detect signs of mesothelioma as early as…

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Malignant Mesothelioma and the Cancer-Fighting Power of Blue Green Algae
ByAlex Strauss January 24, 2016March 16, 2017

A new study on spirulina and cancer may have implications for people undergoing treatment for malignant pleural mesothelioma. A pair…

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Could Flaxseed Compound Prevent Mesothelioma?
ByAlex Strauss January 18, 2016March 16, 2017

There is new evidence that an antioxidant compound found in flaxseeds may help in the fight against malignant mesothelioma. Approximately…

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Tumor Volume Helps Predict Mesothelioma Survival
ByAlex Strauss January 9, 2016March 16, 2017

The size of a mesothelioma tumor in terms of volume appears to have a direct impact on survival, according to…

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Best New Hope for Mesothelioma Diagnosis and Treatment in 2016
ByAlex Strauss January 6, 2016September 15, 2017

Living with malignant mesothelioma can be an emotional roller coaster. On one hand, the prognosis for mesothelioma patients remains relatively…

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Research

Prognostic Factors in Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma

Asbestos-Like Fibers and Pleural Mesothelioma Risk

Risk for Mesothelioma After Radiation Treatment is Low

New Approach Enhances Mesothelioma Survival in Mice on Chemo

Pleural Mesothelioma: The Cause May Impact the Outcome

Blood Test May Detect Mesothelioma Even Before Symptoms Appear

Malignant Mesothelioma and the Cancer-Fighting Power of Blue Green Algae

Could Flaxseed Compound Prevent Mesothelioma?

Tumor Volume Helps Predict Mesothelioma Survival

Best New Hope for Mesothelioma Diagnosis and Treatment in 2016

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