New Chemotherapy Approaches for Mesothelioma
A pair of new studies may help doctors improve the effectiveness of chemotherapy treatment for mesothelioma. The first of two…
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Mesothelioma Rates Higher Near Exposed Asbestos
Disturbing naturally occurring asbestos, whether for farming or building, can significantly raise the risk of mesothelioma and several other cancers. That… -
Fighting Mesothelioma: Canada Lose a Battle, U.S. Gears for Another
Canadian mesothelioma advocates have lost a major battle in their fight against asbestos, while their American counterparts gear up for another battle… -
Ultrasound: A Safer Way to Manage Mesothelioma?
The same technology used by obstetricians to track pregnancies and by cardiologists to find blood clots may also play a… -
Second Treatment Effective for Peritoneal Mesothelioma
There is some good news from the Wake Forest School of Medicine for patients with peritoneal mesothelioma. In many cases, after… -
Protein May Predict Mesothelioma Treatment Response
Malignant pleural mesothelioma is a rare but highly aggressive type of cancer. Because it spreads so quickly, treatment success can hinge on… -
Immunotherapy for Mesothelioma Shows Promise
Despite the continuing efforts of researchers around the world, there is currently no standardized cure for mesothelioma. The asbestos-linked cancer… -
Protease Imaging May Track Mesothelioma
A chemical that turns certain extracellular enzymes fluorescent may offer an effective, non-invasive method for tracking the progression of malignant pleural… -
Maryland Asbestos Law: Beginning of a Trend?
The state of Maryland is cracking down on asbestos removal companies that put their workers and the public at risk for… -
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Mesothelioma Study: Quality of Life “Acceptable” with Pneumonectomy
Mesothelioma patients who undergo lung removal surgery (pneumonectomy) can still enjoy an acceptable quality of life, in spite of the risks…
