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.…
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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… -
Surgery | Treatments | Updates
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…
