Mesothelioma

While immunotherapy drugs have shown promise for some patients diagnosed with mesothelioma, not all will respond to the treatments. Unfortunately, biomarkers that can predict drug effectiveness for mesothelioma do not exist. Researchers overseas may help in determining the effectiveness of via electronic technology. In the Netherlands, scientists are making claims that they have developed a [...]

Individuals rely on medical professionals for a rapid, accurate diagnosis so treatment can begin. Even if the course of treatment is largely pain and symptom reduction, an accurate diagnosis is crucial. Unfortunately, pleural mesothelioma is often initially misdiagnosed since it shares numerous symptoms with other conditions. For hundreds of years, countless consumer items and construction [...]

Few jobs have more inherent dangers than firefighting. Dedicated professionals put their well-being, if not their very lives on the line. These brave professionals understand that the possibility of serious injury or death is a strong possibility. Required training is also part of the job. Initially, firefighters have to undergo approximately 550 hours, not counting [...]

“This is a story about a lack of progress. What we’ve seen is kind of underwhelming, It does go to show that mesothelioma remains a disease with real unmet needs.” The quote from Dr. Paul Wheatley-Price, associate professor of medicine at the University of Ottawa and thoracic oncologist at The Ottawa Hospital Cancer Centre, is [...]

Mining is an industry that is full of hazards. Mining consistently ranks near the top of the list for annual workplace fatalities and injuries in the United States. When most people think of mining-related injuries, they think of things like landslides, explosions and cave-ins. If you are a California miner, you should be aware of [...]

Many presume that a typical mesothelioma patient is a man who worked in a blue-collar industry that left him exposed to asbestos. In reality, for every four mesothelioma diagnoses involving males, one woman is diagnosed. While the disproportional number is not surprising, women are often an overlooked segment of mesothelioma victims. A new study reveals [...]

Most people have heard of the toxic substance known as asbestos – and mesothelioma, the deadly form of cancer that it causes. A common misconception, however, is that the only people in danger of contracting this disease are those who come into direct and regular contact with asbestos insulation or other asbestos products as part [...]

A diagnosis of mesothelioma is a life-changing moment. It represents a new chapter filled with challenges involving both their health and the financial costs when it comes to securing the best treatment. Those suffering from mesothelioma require a higher level of care, preferably at large academic cancer centers where they can receive treatment from a [...]

The news hits you like a punch in the stomach, knocking the wind out of you. Your physician confirms that you have mesothelioma, an aggressive form of cancer that likely gives you less than two years to live. Although for weeks, you had been aware of the symptoms that included coughing, chest pains, difficulty breathing, [...]

Unlike other illnesses, mesothelioma has a long incubation period with easy to dismiss symptoms, especially as you age. Since there can be a long time between exposure to asbestos and a mesothelioma diagnosis, it can be challenging to know which exposure caused the mesothelioma. Mesothelioma is, typically, a terminal diagnosis. Treatments have progressed significantly over [...]