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Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) has been used successfully in Japan to treat post-surgery recurrence of malignant pleural mesothelioma, according to a case study published recently by the Society of Thoracic…
Read MoreDiscover the mesothelioma clinical trials at the forefront of current research aimed at finding a cure for mesothelioma or new treatments to extend life expectancy and survival.
A way to diagnose mesothelioma earlier — critical to successfully treating it — could be on the horizon, based on two studies examining an issue that has hampered oncologists…
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The leading cause of malignant mesothelioma (MM) is exposure to asbestos. Despite this, only a small portion of people in routine contact with the mineral develop the cancer. Research published…
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Cancer patients — including those with mesothelioma — who receive complementary therapy are likely to die sooner than those who use only conventional treatment, according to researchers at Yale…
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Many mesothelioma experts believe the route to better disease management — and possibly a cure — lies with drugs that target genes and cell pathways that promote cancer growth. New…
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Medical oncologist Dr. Bernardo Goulart at the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance (SCCA) believes his latest clinical trial might be the most curative approach to treatment of pleural mesothelioma. He…
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Results of a phase I clinical trial highlight how the addition of a drug to an existing treatment option appears safe and may improve outcomes in certain patients with malignant…
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Exposure to asbestos is the biggest risk factor for developing asbestosis, one form of interstitial lung disease (ILD). However, not all people with a known history of asbestos…
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Deaths attributed to asbestos exposure — within the United States and worldwide — have been significantly underestimated, according to the latest study by the International Commission of Occupational Health (ICOH).
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As age increases, so does the risk for cancer. More than half of all cancer cases occur in people over 65. This is especially true for mesothelioma. The average age…
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Jul 14, 2017
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