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5 Research Breakthroughs Mesothelioma Patients Should Know
- by Michelle Whitmer
- Treatment & Doctors
- May 23, 2018
Scientists around the world are striving to develop more effective treatment options for mesothelioma. The asbestos-related cancer has a five-year survival rate of less than 10 percent. Most patients…
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3 Key Takeaways from Immunotherapy Expert Teleconference
- by Suzanne Dixon
- Treatment & Doctors
- May 9, 2018
If you have been diagnosed with mesothelioma, you’re likely considering treatment options. These might include surgery, radiation therapy or chemotherapy with pemetrexed plus cisplatin or carboplatin. In some cases,…
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Can Turmeric Bring the Fight to Mesothelioma?
- by Suzanne Dixon
- Treatment & Doctors
- Mar 28, 2018
When thinking about how to treat mesothelioma cancer, most of us don’t consider the spice rack. Maybe we should — beginning with turmeric. Turmeric is a deep golden-yellow spice…
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Study Used Mistletoe, Winter Rose in Mesothelioma Treatment
- by Suzanne Dixon
- Treatment & Doctors
- Mar 12, 2018
If you have received a mesothelioma diagnosis, you’re likely exploring every treatment option. For some patients, this includes complementary and alternative medicine such as nutrition, herbs and acupuncture.
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How to Get the Most Out of Mesothelioma Immunotherapy
- by Suzanne Dixon
- Treatment & Doctors
- Mar 1, 2018
For patients with mesothelioma, there is a lot of excitement surrounding cancer immunotherapy. Some ongoing clinical trials suggest immunotherapy may be more effective for treating mesothelioma than standard…
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Understanding and Navigating Mesothelioma Clinical Trials
- by Dr. Laura Porter
- Treatment & Doctors
- Feb 15, 2018
Clinical trials offer many mesothelioma patients a chance at trying an experimental drug or other novel treatment. But for the everyday Joe, understanding and navigating the language of…
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Mesothelioma Immunotherapy Side Effects Often Misdiagnosed
- by Daniel King
- Treatment & Doctors
- Feb 12, 2018
Compared to chemotherapy, immunotherapy side effects are usually mild. Unfortunately, when immunotherapy does cause severe side effects, they are highly unpredictable. The developing science of immunotherapy has led to some…
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6 Ways Mesothelioma Treatment Affects Your Senses
- by Daniel King
- Treatment & Doctors
- Feb 5, 2018
Our senses are vital to how we enjoy our lives. When you receive mesothelioma treatment, be prepared for how it may affect your vision, hearing and other senses. Talking…
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ASCO Publishes New Pleural Mesothelioma Guideline
- by Daniel King
- Treatment & Doctors
- Feb 1, 2018
Last year, the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) set a goal to develop up-to-date recommendations for how to treat pleural mesothelioma. To accomplish this, ASCO gathered together a…
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Does Cancer Treatment Alter Your Sense of Taste?
- by Melanie Ball
- Treatment & Doctors
- Jan 17, 2018
For many families, a loved one’s cancer becomes more real when physical symptoms appear. Patients may lose their appetites and rarely feel hungry. Others struggle with oral lesions that make…
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