Mesothelioma Blood Test May Save Lives through Earlier Diagnosis
There is new evidence that a blood test for a biomarker called N-ERC/mesothelin could help identify mesothelioma earlier and improve…
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Breast Cancer Drug Shrinks Mesothelioma Tumors in Mice
There is new evidence that a drug used to fight breast cancer may offer a new way to treat the… -
Spinal Procedure for Mesothelioma Pain Relief
Pleural mesothelioma patients with severe pain may benefit from a surgical procedure to disable certain pain-conductors in the spinal cord.… -
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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… -
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…
