Treatment & Doctors
Immunotherapy for Mesothelioma: An Informational Webinar
- by Sean Marchese
- Treatment & Doctors
- Jun 30, 2020
With the recent FDA approval of the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab (Keytruda) as a second-line treatment for mesothelioma, many patients and caregivers may be wondering what this therapy is and…
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Villamizar Leads Mesothelioma Multidisciplinary Clinic in Miami
- by Sean Marchese
- Treatment & Doctors
- Jun 29, 2020
Since joining the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center in 2014, thoracic surgeon Dr. Nestor Villamizar has been building one of the nation’s premier treatment centers for patients in South Florida.
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Virtual Mesothelioma Treatment Options During COVID-19
- by Sean Marchese
- Treatment & Doctors
- May 12, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic and social distancing guidelines have kept some mesothelioma patients from traveling to cancer centers for treatment and keeping doctor appointments. Like all cancer patients, people diagnosed with…
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Mesothelioma Recurrence and the Importance of Self-Advocacy
- by Emily Ward
- Treatment & Doctors
- Mar 19, 2020
There may be no “I” in team, but there is one in patient. It’s something I have to constantly remind myself of through my battle with mesothelioma, especially…
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5 Things to Know Before Starting a Mesothelioma Clinical Trial
- by Sean Marchese
- Treatment & Doctors
- Mar 17, 2020
Enrolling in a clinical trial for mesothelioma can be an exciting and frightening experience. You will be giving yourself a chance to receive the best treatment available and…
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Recap: Medical Outreach’s 2019 Achievements and 2020 Goals
- by Jose Ortiz
- Treatment & Doctors
- Mar 5, 2020
The Medical Outreach team at The Mesothelioma Center at Asbestos.com tours the country’s top hospitals and cancer centers to establish relationships and learn about treatment advances from leading…
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New York Proton Center Advances Mesothelioma Treatment
- by Dr. Charles B. Simone
- Treatment & Doctors
- Aug 30, 2019
The recent opening of the New York Proton Center could change the natural history of pleural mesothelioma cancer. Yes, this facility comes with groundbreaking potential. The New York Proton…
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My Unexpected First Scan Result with Keytruda for Mesothelioma
- by Emily Ward
- Treatment & Doctors
- Jul 11, 2019
Going into my first CT scan after three months on Keytruda, I was prepared for bad news. For the last few weeks, I’ve had pressure in the side of my…
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Acupuncture: Treating Mesothelioma Through Mind, Body & Spirit
- by Lorraine Kember
- Treatment & Doctors
- Jul 2, 2019
Being diagnosed with mesothelioma is something we all dread, but it helps to know advances in early detection and the management of the cancer has resulted in better quality…
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Taking the Chance with Keytruda as a Mesothelioma Treatment
- by Emily Ward
- Treatment & Doctors
- Jun 26, 2019
When it comes to mesothelioma and cancer treatment, everything should be viewed on an individual basis. Immunotherapy has long been touted as the next great thing for cancer…
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