Mesothelioma

February 18, 2022
February 18, 2022
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2020 shows promise in the fight for a mesothelioma cure

Media coverage in 2020 surrounded a particular virus and the progress made in defeating it. Similarly, new treatments, drug regimens, and cutting-edge and highly successful trials gave a glimmer of hope to those suffering from mesothelioma, not to mention their family members. Some of the more prominent stories included: The FDA approves Keytruda Pembrolizumab, an [...]
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February 18, 2022
February 18, 2022
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Knowing the signs of pleural mesothelioma

ERROR While mesothelioma continues to lack a cure, early detection can make a difference in the lives of those suffering from the deadly disease. Those proactive steps present challenges with countless mesothelioma victims diagnosed when tumors have already progressed. Symptoms are often disregarded as run-of-the-mill health issues that don’t require any attention. When it comes [...]
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February 17, 2022
February 17, 2022
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Men’s Health Week: Testicular Mesothelioma

Today in our last post in recognition of Men’s Health Week, we look at the asbestos-related disease of testicular mesothelioma – the rarest kind of mesothelioma. Earlier this week, we talked about how mesothelioma in general impacts men at a far greater rate than it does women. Mesothelioma in General Mesothelioma is an asbestos-related cancer [...]
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February 17, 2022
February 17, 2022
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Men’s Health Week: Mesothelioma Disproportionately Impacts Men

Each year, Men’s Health Week is celebrated during the week leading up to, and including, Father’s Day — meaning it starts today, June 12, and continues until June 18. Given that the purpose of this week is to increase awareness of health issues and encourage the detection/treatment of diseases among men, it is the perfect [...]
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November 30, 2021
November 30, 2021
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Making a bad situation worse

Living with malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM) presents a multitude of challenges for those diagnosed with the disease. It is known to be an aggressive tumor linked to asbestos exposure. Survival is at best limited with the odds against patients. No cure exists to date, although systemic therapies have had minimal impacts on surviving this deadly form of cancer. Complications from COVID-19 When COVID-19 entered the United States and created a pandemic, one of the main priorities was to protect those with “pre-existing conditions” that could further compromise immune systems. Near the top in severity was and remained mesothelioma in any […]
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October 18, 2021
October 18, 2021
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The SSA Adds a Type of Mesothelioma to Compassionate Allowances

The U.S. Social Security Administration has made a critical decision that involves the Compassionate Allowance Listing. The list helps to efficiently identify diseases and medical conditions that meet the standards for disability benefits. Simply put, the program focuses on extreme illness and circumstances that meet requirements. On the list are multiple types of cancer, adult [...]
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August 9, 2021
August 9, 2021
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More Progress in Treating 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 [...]
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June 21, 2021
June 21, 2021
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Mesothelioma Misdiagnosis: A Deadly Mistake

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 [...]
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June 18, 2021
June 18, 2021
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Fighting Mesothelioma Following Fighting Fires

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 [...]
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June 7, 2021
June 7, 2021
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Reviewing Three Decades of Revealing Mesothelioma Statistics

“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 [...]
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