Proton Therapy – “Clear Advantages” in Treating Mesothelioma
A new study suggests that an up-and-coming type of radiotherapy may do more good – with less damage – than…
Mesothelioma May Affect New Generation of Vets
There is mounting evidence that military veterans who served in Iraq or Afghanistan may be at risk for mesothelioma and other…
Harnessing T-Cells to Fight Mesothelioma
Cancer researchers in Australia are harnessing the power of disease-fighting T-cells in the ongoing battle with mesothelioma. Mesothelioma is a…
Mesothelioma Risk from Vintage Prefab Homes
The mesothelioma death of an elderly English man is more evidence of the danger posed by aging asbestos, especially in the country’s…
Surgery | Treatments | Updates
New Studies Question Radical Mesothelioma Surgery
Calling it “a harmful procedure” a team of Italian surgeons is recommending against a controversial and radical type of surgery…
Common Cold Virus – Uncommon Mesothelioma Treatment
Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania are fighting malignant mesothelioma with an unexpected tool – the cold virus. The approach…
Surgery | Treatments | Updates
Surgery Provides Better Mesothelioma Diagnosis for Some Patients
For patients who can tolerate it, a Japanese research team says an operation to remove part of the chest lining…
Navy Did Not Protect All Veterans from Mesothelioma
Calling it one of the “most knowledgeable organizations in the world regarding the health hazards of asbestos,” a San Francisco-based…
New Mesothelioma Drug Granted Special FDA Status
The Federal Drug Administration (FDA) has granted orphan drug status to a medication that may help boost the effectiveness of…
Demolition May Raise Mesothelioma Risk
Do not take the dangers of asbestos for granted. That warning comes directly from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) which…