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The Ketogenic Diet Could be used to Slow Cancer Growth
According to a study done at The University of Texas at Dallas, the Ketogenic diet, which is very low in sugar, as well as the administration of a diabetes drug[…]
Opdivo and MTG201 Together Could Potentially Treat Mesothelioma
Typical cancer treatments are hard on the body and are not always effective. When treating someone for cancer, chemotherapy is typically used, which kills cancer cells or stops them from[…]
Dendritic Cell Therapy Could be used to Treat Mesothelioma
Immunotherapy is a blossoming field that is becoming more advanced. Instead of other treatments that kill healthy cells in addition to killing cancerous cells, immunotherapy uses the body’s immune system[…]
World Lung Cancer Day, August 1, 2019
With over 200,000 new cases diagnosed each year, lung cancer is the most common and the leading cause of death from cancer in both men and women in the United[…]
Phase I Clinical Trial Yields Positive Results In Latest Immunotherapy Treatment
The immune system is the body’s first line of defense when fighting off any illness, attacking foreign organisms or other substances that may harm or threaten the over health of[…]
Talcum Powder and Mesothelioma: A Criminal Investigation Against Johnson & Johnson
Talcum powder, commonly known as baby powder, is a product that absorbs moisture, prevents rashes and skin irritations, and keeps skin dry. Safe enough to use on delicate newborn skin,[…]
Peripheral Neuropathy Pain Reduced in Mesothelioma Patients
Avastin (bevacizumab) is a type of chemotherapy treatment that slows tumor growth by blocking the protein that is responsible for forming new blood vessels, which is what tumors need to[…]
Less than Half of Cancer Patients Eligible for Immunotherapy Treatments
In late 2017, the FDA approved Keytruda (pembrolizumab) as an immunotherapy treatment for cancer. It’s typically used to treat inoperable metastatic non-small cell lung cancer and melanoma but it has[…]
Potential New Treatment Acts as a Sealant for Pleural Mesothelioma Tumors
Pleural mesothelioma, caused by exposure to asbestos is a rare cancer – only 3,000 cases are diagnosed in the U.S. each year – but it is highly aggressive. There is[…]
Mesothelioma Patients Not Receiving Treatment Impacts Guidelines and Overall Survival
A mesothelioma diagnosis can be grim and have life-long impact on the patients and family. The aggressive nature and the late diagnosis of the disease make it difficult to treat.[…]
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