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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Mayo Researchers Fight Mesothelioma with Measles Virus
The same virus that can make unvaccinated children come down with spots and fevers may provide the basis for a… -
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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… -
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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MicroRNAs May Be Key to Better Immunotherapy for Mesothelioma
Australian scientists say it may be possible to artificially reduce the levels of a protein that helps mesothelioma tumors hide… -
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… -
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Length of Time Between Surgeries a Marker for Mesothelioma Survival
Peritoneal mesothelioma patients who survive more than two years after surgery are the ones most likely to benefit from a…
