IMRT Multimodality Therapy for Mesothelioma Appears Safe
Pleural mesothelioma, a malignancy of the lung lining caused by breathing asbestos, is notoriously difficult to treat. While they can…
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Asia | International | Updates
Taiwan EPA to Phase Out Asbestos to Reduce Mesothelioma and Other Diseases
After decades of asbestos related illnesses and tens of thousands of deaths from mesothelioma, an official with Taiwan’s Environmental Protection… -
Plumbers Still at High Risk of Mesothelioma According to Study
Plumbers are among the industrial workers most at risk for deadly mesothelioma cancer. That’s the finding of an insurance industry study recently… -
New Guidelines for Diagnosis and Treatment of Mesothelioma
Malignant pleural mesothelioma, a virulent form of cancer caused by exposure to asbestos, is difficult to diagnose and to treat.… -
Controversy over California State Rock Raises Awareness
People opposed to a proposal to drop serpentine as California’s official state rock are making their voices heard. But the… -
Outdoor Recreation Could Pose Mesothelioma Risk in California
Outdoor enthusiasts are being warned to steer clear of the trails around abandoned gold mines in California’s Sierra Nevada foothills,… -
Experts Predict Mesothelioma Epidemic in India
Once prized as an insulator and building material, the mineral asbestos is now recognized by health experts around the world,… -
Mesothelioma Patients Stigmatized Study Says
Patients with mesothelioma, an aggressive form of cancer caused by exposure to asbestos, may bear the brunt of public prejudice against… -
Surgery | Treatments | Updates
International Mesothelioma Expert Named Chief of Thoracic Surgery at Mt. Sinai
A world-renowned expert in malignant pleural mesothelioma will lead the Thoracic Surgical Oncology Program at Mt. Sinai Medical Center in… -
Cold Plasma Appears to Improve Mesothelioma Treatment
Adding a technique called Cold Plasma Coagulation to the mix when using surgery and intra-operative chemotherapy seems to help protect…
