Radiation therapy for those suffering from mesothelioma is not typically the first line of treatment because of its overall effectiveness. High-energy x-rays, gamma rays, and neutrons that make up radiation treatment aim to shrink tumors and ultimately kill cancer cells, but since mesothelioma tumors often have an irregular shape, it[…]
New Study
Survival Improves in Mesothelioma Patients who Received an Electricity-Based Treatment
The success of a recent Phase II clinical trial in malignant pleural mesothelioma has scientists and researchers excited about the possibility of adding a new treatment that will not only improve survival, but also improve quality of life of the cancer patient. Tumor Treating Fields, which is a therapy that[…]
CAR T-Cell Therapy Research for Mesothelioma and Other Cancers
In malignant pleural mesothelioma, mesothelin – a protein that can be over expressed in many cancers – is present in 80 percent to 90 percent of all these cases. However, it is not common to see mesothelin on mesothelial cells, which allows for potential targeted treatment. CAR T -cell therapy[…]
Empathetic Nurses Have Positive Impact on Cellular Activity in Pleural Mesothelioma Patients
A mesothelioma diagnosis and the treatment involved take a dramatic toll on the body and the mind, and with no known cure for mesothelioma, it is understandable that many feel loss of hope and despair. However, a recent study showed that having good mental health can improve treatment outcome, and[…]
Decrease in Survival Rate Among Those Who Receive Non-traditional Cancer Treatment
Complementary medicine and alternative medicine may sound one in the same, but are vastly different in how each is used, and varying results often make people wary of its true effectiveness. Alternative medicine is atypical, and not used with any sort of mainstream treatment. Complementary medicine, sometimes referred to as[…]
New Surgical Technique Illuminates Previously Undetected Mesothelioma Tumors
In addition to chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and immunotherapy, those suffering from mesothelioma also have the option for surgery (if they are physically able). Surgery is one of the better options for mesothelioma patients because it can remove most if not all the cancer; however, often times since the cancer is[…]
Metal-based Compound May Reduce Tumor Size in Pleural, Peritoneal Mesothelioma
Mesothelial cells are found in the lining of major organs such as the chest or the abdomen. When asbestos fibers are inhaled or ingested, they slice through the soft tissue and become embedded in the lining of these organs. These fibers cause genetic mutations in the mesothelial cells which then[…]
Pneumothorax Helps Improve CT Scans, Early Detection for Mesothelioma Patients
Diagnosing mesothelioma in the early stages of the disease has proven to be a difficult task, and to better improve chances of survival from this aggressive cancer, the cancer needs to be found and treated quickly. Typical first steps in diagnosing mesothelioma are imaging techniques such as an x-ray, CT[…]
Updated Modified RECIST to Better Evaluate Treatment Response in Mesothelioma
The Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST) was established nearly two decades ago by the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer and the National Cancer Institute of the United States. The purpose of these published rules was to universally define when cancerous tumors stabilize, progress, or just[…]
Aerosol Chemotherapy – Targeting Peritoneal Mesothelioma Through Pressurized Medicine
Peritoneal mesothelioma is an incredibly rare form of cancer that affects the peritoneum, or abdominal lining. It is not entirely understood how exposure to asbestos causes this type of cancer, but scientists and researchers theorize that ingested asbestos fibers work themselves into the peritoneal cavity, or if inhaled, are transported[…]
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