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Mesothelioma Surgery Debate: Experience is the Answer
A pair of researchers in the UK say a cancer center’s level of experience in dealing with mesothelioma may be…
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Standard Chemotherapy Mix Still Best for Mesothelioma
Researchers at Japan’s Shizuoka Cancer Center and Juntendo University say the popular chemotherapy combination of cisplatin and Alimta (pemetrexed) should… -
Most Canadian Mesothelioma Cases Go Unreported
Less than half of asbestos workers diagnosed with mesothelioma file claims for workers’ compensation, even though most of those who… -
New Protein ‘Mimic’ Kills Mesothelioma Cells in Lab Tests
Scientists testing a novel compound on mesothelioma cells in the lab say it may have the power to not only… -
Mesothelioma Alert: Asbestos Imports Rising
The news that imports of the toxic mineral asbestos are on the rise in the U.S. is prompting outrage from… -
Thoracoscopy: An Alternative to Surgery for Mesothelioma Diagnosis?
Researchers at the Mayo Clinic say an outpatient medical procedure called thoracoscopy is safer and simpler than inpatient surgery for… -
Mesothelioma Survival Case Encouraging for Current Patients
A new case report out of Belgium has some encouraging news for mesothelioma patients. It recounts the case of a… -
Inflammatory Markers May Predict Mesothelioma Prognosis
Researchers say they have identified several signs of inflammation in patients with malignant mesothelioma that might be used to predict… -
Asbestos Causes Autoimmune Responses Connected to Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma and lung cancer are not the only risks associated with exposure to toxic minerals like asbestos. A study out… -
Asbestos Causes Autoimmine Responses Connected to Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma and lung cancer are not the only risks associated with exposure to toxic minerals like asbestos. A study out…
