Iron Range Mesothelioma Patients May Get Answers
People who live in Minnesota’s Iron Range and have contracted malignant mesothelioma may finally get some explanation as to how it happened.…
Systemic Chemotherapy Ineffective in Peritoneal Mesothelioma?
Peritoneal mesothelioma is a rare cancer that occurs in the membranous lining of the abdomen. This virulent cancer is caused by exposure…
Asbestos Mesothelioma Risk Increased By Other Fibers
Asbestos is a fibrous mineral mined and used for decades in products ranging from insulation to cement, floor and ceiling…
Joint Compound Still a Mesothelioma Threat
Most homeowners are aware of the risk of handling asbestos insulation, a common part of home construction from the 1940’s…
Estrogen May Impact Mesothelioma Prognosis
Researchers in New South Wales, Australia may have found one of the reasons for survival differences in men and women…
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Better Quality of Life from Lung-Sparing Mesothelioma Surgery
Mesothelioma patients who undergo pleurectomy/decortication (P/D) may enjoy a better quality of life afterward than those who have extrapleural pneumonectomy (EPP).…
“Net of Evidence” Supports Brake Dust/Mesothelioma Link
A new report seeks to put an end to the debate over whether or not asbestos-containing brake dust has the…
Sharp Rise in Mesothelin May Signal Mesothelioma
Another study has confirmed that the biomarker mesothelin may be a valuable warning sign ofmesothelioma in asbestos-exposed workers. In fact, it…
Green Tea Component Fights Mesothelioma
Another study appears to confirm the idea that a compound found in green tea may be a powerful tool for…
New Prognostic Tools Could Improve Mesothelioma Treatment
A pair of cancer researchers from Rome say treatment for malignant pleural mesothelioma could be improved if more clinicians considered the newest…