The Mesothelioma Center News – Page 23
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Research & Clinical TrialsA novel clinical trial involving the immunotherapy combination of Opdivo and Yervoy will open soon in Chicago. The goal is to study the… -
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Treatment & DoctorsVirtual Symposium to Focus on Mesothelioma Treatment Advances
Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center of South Florida will host its free virtual First Miami International Mesothelioma Symposium on November 6, 2021. The Mesothelioma Program… -
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Asbestos Exposure & BansAsbestos Cleanup Moving Forward at EPA’s Libby Superfund Site
Decontamination efforts in Libby, Montana – the largest asbestos cleanup project in American history – moved another step closer to completion this month,… -
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Research & Clinical TrialsStudy Shows Access to Care Often Difficult for Mesothelioma Patients
When it comes to malignant pleural mesothelioma, not everyone is treated equally. A disparity in access to care makes the difference in… -
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Asbestos Exposure & Bans2021 ADAO Asbestos Awareness Conference Runs Sept. 17-18
The 16th Annual International Asbestos Awareness and Prevention Conference takes place Sept. 17-18, featuring 40 speakers from seven countries plus the first-ever Art, Advocacy… -
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Research & Clinical TrialsMesothelioma Research, COVID Findings Featured at IASLC Conference
Researchers from around the world presented their insights into serious lung health issues, including mesothelioma, during the International Association for the Study of… -
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Research & Clinical TrialsRamucirumab Shows Survival Benefits with Pleural Mesothelioma
Adding the drug ramucirumab to gemcitabine chemotherapy worked especially well in a recent clinical trial involving second-line treatment for patients with… -
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Asbestos Exposure & BansNew Report Details 9/11 Health Effects on FDNY Firefighters
A recent report from the Fire Department of New York World Trade Center Health Program outlines the 9/11-related health effects firefighters are dealing… -
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Asbestos Exposure & BansNYC Mayor Waives Asbestos Fees in Response to Hurricane Ida
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio has waived fees for asbestos removal as part of the recovery response to Hurricane Ida. The mayor… -
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Treatment & DoctorsMesothelioma Treatment Program Expanding in Central Florida
When he first joined AdventHealth Orlando in 2019, thoracic surgeon Dr. Marcelo DaSilva wondered just how successful he could be in creating…