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Pain a Sign of Successful Pleurodesis for Mesothelioma, Study Says
ByAlex Strauss December 19, 2019

A temporary increase in pain may be a sign of success when undergoing pleurodesis for mesothelioma-related lung fluid. An uncomfortable…

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Prognosis | Radiation Therapy | Treatments

Antibiotic May Boost Response to Radiation Therapy for Mesothelioma
ByAlex Strauss December 17, 2019

A common antibiotic may improve mesothelioma patients’ response to radiation therapy. The concept is based on new research from the…

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Asia | Diagnosis | International | Scans

Tracking Mesothelioma Recurrence: FDG-PET/CT Versus CT
ByAlex Strauss December 14, 2019December 13, 2019

FDG-PET/CT may be a more effective way to track malignant pleural mesothelioma recurrence than contrast-enhanced CT scanning. That is the…

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Asia | International | New Studies | Prevention | Research

Drinking and Mesothelioma Risk: How Much is Too Much?
ByAlex Strauss December 11, 2019December 10, 2019

The findings of a major new study on cancer and alcohol suggest there may be an even stronger link between…

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Holistic | Prognosis | Symptoms | Treatments

Is There a Risk for Depression Among Pleural Mesothelioma Patients?
ByAlex Strauss December 9, 2019

Newly diagnosed pleural mesothelioma patients may be at higher risk for depression and that could be impacting their outcomes. A…

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Alternatives | Europe | International | New Drugs | Treatments | Updates

Anti-Inflammatory Treatment for Mesothelioma Shows Long-Term Benefit
ByAlex Strauss December 7, 2019December 5, 2019

Doctors in London are reporting a case of long-term mesothelioma survival with anti-inflammatory treatment for mesothelioma. The 64-year-old pleural mesothelioma…

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Europe | International | Radiation Therapy | Treatments

Drug May Make Mesothelioma Cells More Sensitive to Radiation
ByAlex Strauss December 4, 2019December 3, 2019

Scottish cancer researchers say they have found a way to make mesothelioma cells more sensitive to radiation. Radiotherapy is one…

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Asbestos | Occupations | Statistics

9/11 Mesothelioma Death May be Tip of the Iceberg
ByAlex Strauss December 2, 2019

The recent 9/11 mesothelioma death of a Pennsylvania man is probably just the tip of the iceberg of asbestos cancer…

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Biomarkers | Diagnosis | Europe | International

Biomarker for Pleural Mesothelioma: Transforming Growth Factor-Beta
ByAlex Strauss November 30, 2019

A protein called transforming growth factor-beta (TGF-β) might be an effective biomarker for pleural mesothelioma. New research shows it could…

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Asbestos | Legal | Prevention | Updates

Asbestos Ban Moves One Step Closer to Reality in Congress
ByAlex Strauss November 27, 2019April 4, 2020

A congressional committee has granted bipartisan approval to a bill that would establish an asbestos ban in the US. The…

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