Mesothelioma treatment options such as chemotherapy, immunotherapy and radiation therapy can help patients, but they require multiple cycles, can last multiple weeks, and can give...
Read PostA woman diagnosed with mesothelioma cancer has filed a lawsuit against more than 30 cosmetic companies, including well-known and established brands such as Johnson & Johnson,...
Read PostThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) banned the importation, sale, distribution, and use of asbestos on Monday, March 18, 2024, with the exception of a few specific...
Read PostClinical Trial Reveals Results of Mesothelioma Immunotherapy Vaccine
By: Camryn Keeble
March 15, 2024
The results from a phase 2 clinical trial testing the success of a cancer vaccine have been published, revealing promising improvements in mesothelioma survival. The study was...
Read PostExperimental Chemotherapy Improves Survival for Biphasic and Sarcomatoid Mesothelioma
By: Devin Golden
February 27, 2024
A novel type of chemotherapy studied in a clinical trial improved the survival of people with certain types of mesothelioma. Pegargiminase is an arginine-blocking chemotherapy...
Read PostU.S. Senators Oppose Georgia Pacific’s Asbestos Trust Fund Strategy
By: Devin Golden
February 21, 2024
A bipartisan trio of U.S. Senators issued a scathing statement opposing Georgia-Pacific’s attempt to file for bankruptcy, create an asbestos trust fund, and avoid lawsuits from...
Read PostCombination of Surgery and Chemotherapy Still Recommended for Epithelioid Mesothelioma
By: Devin Golden
February 15, 2024
Even with the rise of immunotherapy as an effective treatment option for mesothelioma, the combination of surgery and chemotherapy remains the recommended multimodal treatment...
Read PostReceiving a mesothelioma diagnosis can be an overwhelming experience. You’re likely to have many questions for your doctor regarding treatment, prognosis and other topics. As...
Read PostConstruction workers in the 20th century faced an increased risk of asbestos exposure due to the heightened use of the mineral in homes, offices and other buildings. While the use...
Read PostMesothelioma is a rare cancer that forms in the lining of the lungs, abdominal cavity, heart and testes. These linings, which are composed of tissue and fluid, can be infiltrated...
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