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Sarcopenia in Relation to Overall Survival in Peritoneal Mesothelioma
Peritoneal mesothelioma only affects about 500 people each year, but its aggressive nature makes it hard to treat successfully and many who are diagnosed will on average survive only 6[…]
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,[…]
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[…]
Giant Steps Back in the Fight to Ban Asbestos In the United States
Under the Obama Administration, The Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) was updated to give the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) more authority to ban asbestos completely in the United States. The[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
Potential Breakthrough in Immunotherapy after Nivolumab Study Results
Immunotherapy treatments have once again made headlines, revolutionizing modern medicine and the way we have come to understand cancer treatment. The latest study results published in the American Journal of[…]
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[…]
Why is Chemotherapy Often Ineffective in Those Suffering from Mesothelioma?
Mesothelioma is a difficult cancer to treat for a multitude of reasons. A mesothelioma diagnosis is rare – only about 3,000 people per year in the United States are diagnosed[…]
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