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Blood Biomarkers for Mesothelioma
A mesothelioma diagnosis is hard to receive and can be very overwhelming. Different research outcomes can help doctors and patients make better decisions though. One area of research is blood-based[…]
Read MoreChrysotile Asbestos Carcinogenesis
Mesothelioma, a tough to treat and severe cancer mainly caused by asbestos, continues to be a global health and safety issue. Chrysotile, the most abundant form of asbestos, is especially[…]
Read MoreImproving Mesothelioma Diagnosis
Malignant mesothelioma, an aggressive cancer mainly caused by asbestos, mainly affects the pleura, the lining of the lungs. It also affects the peritoneum, which is the lining of the abdomen.[…]
Read MoreWildfires Continue to Affect Los Angeles Area
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department issued warnings to Altadena deputies about toxins like asbestos being in the air. Deputies are recommended to wear N95 masks to help prevent toxin[…]
Read MoreDrug Factories to Treat Mesothelioma
Researchers from Rice University and Baylor College of Medicine developed a new treatment that can eliminate advanced stage mesothelioma tumors in mice within days. The breakthrough treatment used Rice’s cytokine[…]
Read MoreDecision Making Tools for Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma, a cancer mainly caused by asbestos exposure, is very rare and aggressive. There are many challenges that doctors face when diagnosing, treating, and managing this cancer. Advances in medical[…]
Read MoreMARS 2 Trial for Mesothelioma
Malignant pleural mesothelioma is a deadly cancer mainly caused by asbestos exposure. It is a hard-to-treat cancer due to its aggressiveness. The cancer affects the pleura, which is the membrane[…]
Read MoreImproving Mesothelioma Diagnosis
Malignant mesothelioma, an aggressive cancer mainly caused by asbestos exposure, mostly affects the pleura. The pleura is the membrane that surrounds the lungs. It can also harm tissues like the[…]
Read MoreChanging Gut Bacteria Could Improve Effectiveness of Certain Treatments for Mesothelioma
A new cancer study has found that certain gut bacteria could influence a person’s immune system when fighting mesothelioma, an aggressive cancer of the linings of certain areas of the[…]
Read MoreNew Testing for Asbestos in Talc Based Products
In 2023, Congress passed a new law requiring that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration release new industry standards for asbestos testing in products. The agency will require all talc-containing[…]
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