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MD Anderson Researchers Discover Protein That Suppresses Mesothelioma
In what may be one of the most important discoveries regarding malignant mesothelioma, researchers from the MD Anderson Cancer Center in Texas have found that BAP1, a protein associated with the BRCA gene, acts to suppress the growth of the rare form of cancer’s tumors. It has the same effect on bile duct cancer, eye
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17 Years After 9/11, Mesothelioma Doctors Anticipate Rise in Patients
September 11th will live in Americans’ memories for obvious reasons, but for many first responders it may also mark the day that mesothelioma became a part of their lives. The rare and fatal form of cancer is caused by exposure to asbestos, one of many toxic materials that were released into the air in lower
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Mesothelioma Study Reveals Extended Survival Combining TTF with Chemotherapy
Tumor Treating Fields, or TTF, rank among one of the most promising new protocols available for the treatment of malignant mesothelioma. The approach, which uses low-intensity electrical fields applied topically to treat cancer, has been tested on a variety of types of tumors, and particularly on glioblastoma. Now Novocure has released the results of a
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What Are Telomeres, And What Can They Tell Us About Mesothelioma?
Research focused on early detection of malignant mesothelioma tends to focus on biomarkers and genetic changes to the cells of those exposed to asbestos. The goal is to identify reliable warning signs so that, upon seeing them, physicians working with those with a known exposure to the carcinogenic material can begin treatment much earlier. A
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Children of Mesothelioma Victim Win Court Ruling in Pep Boys Asbestos Case
When the family of J.D. Williams filed a lawsuit in California seeking compensation for his illness and subsequent death from malignant mesothelioma, the San Francisco County Superior Court made a controversial decision about the compensation that they were owed by Pep Boys after exposing their father to asbestos through asbestos-contaminated brake systems. Though the Superior
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Fourteen-Year-Old Diagnosed With Malignant Peritoneal Mesothelioma
We are all too familiar with the stories of elderly people being diagnosed with malignant mesothelioma decades after having been exposed to asbestos, the carcinogenic material that causes the illness. Most of these victims of mesothelioma are men who are well into their golden years, and who were exposed to asbestos at some point during
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Mesothelioma Symposium Announced by Pacific Mesothelioma Center
In the world of cancer research, those who are experts on the subject of malignant mesothelioma are held in high regard, as the rare form of cancer has proven remarkably challenging to treat. That is why the gathering for the 8th International Symposium on Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma on September 29th at the Meyer & Renee Luskin
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Mesothelioma Victim Prevails Against Asbestos Company in Court Ruling
The road to justice for victims of malignant mesothelioma takes many twists and turns, as was seen in a recent court ruling in favor of Navy veteran Harry L. Goodrich and his wife Agnes. The couple have filed a lawsuit against numerous defendants accusing them of being responsible for Harry’s exposure to asbestos during his
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Mesothelioma Community Mourns Death of Dr. David Sugarbaker, Pioneering Surgeon
David J. Sugarbaker, M.D., the internationally-recognized thoracic surgeon specializing in the treatment of mesothelioma and complex thoracic cancers, has died. He was 65. Dr. Sugarbaker’s dedication to surgical expertise and mesothelioma patient care led to his refinement of several groundbreaking surgical techniques, including extrapleural pneumonectomy and the use of intraoperative heated chemotherapy. He is acknowledged
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New Jersey Court Ruling Puts Insurers On the Line for Mesothelioma Claims
A controversial ruling by the New Jersey Supreme Court regarding payment of claims for mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases won’t have much impact on those who are filing the initial lawsuits, but will have a big impact on the companies that are being named in their claims. In a case between Honeywell and its insurers,
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UK Warns of Mesothelioma Risk Following Discovery of Asbestos in Helicopters
According to a report published in a British newspaper, the United Kingdom’s Ministry of Defense is warning military staff who worked on the nation’s Sea King Helicopters that they were likely exposed to asbestos, and therefore at risk of being diagnosed with malignant mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases. The agency is working to remove all
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Palliative Care Experts Urge Mesothelioma Patients to Learn about Hospice
Palliative care experts are using the occasion of Aretha Franklin’s death to urge mesothelioma patients and others diagnosed with terminal illnesses to learn about hospice care and understand that it provides far more than just a “days before” benefit. Franklin’s family announced that she would be entering hospice care just three days before she died,
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Researchers Evaluate Diagnostic Imaging’s Role In Mesothelioma Surgery Decisions
Among the most challenging decisions that mesothelioma patients make are those regarding their treatment options. Patients are universally informed from the start of the various challenges presented by their disease, as well as the inevitable outcomes, but the fact that the condition is terminal does not mean that no action should be taken. Depending upon
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Canadian Study of Mesothelioma Costs Helps Push Asbestos Ban
As the Environmental Protection Agency seems to be opening the door to introducing asbestos use back into the United States, mesothelioma patients and advocates are struggling to find a way to fight back. They might take a lesson from recent victories achieved by our neighbors to the north, in Canada. A study conducted by the
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Couple Wins Right to Sue Ford Motor Company Over Asbestos Lung Cancer
When people are first diagnosed with malignant mesothelioma or other asbestos-related diseases, they’re often shocked to learn that they were exposed to asbestos by iconic companies like Ford Motor Company. That is exactly what happened to John Decastro, who was diagnosed with lung cancer after years of having maintained his Ford vehicles, whose parts were
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Innovative Therapy May Prevent Pleural Mesothelioma’s Return After Surgery
The search to find more effective methods of treating mesothelioma is an international one with researchers around the world sharing theories and outcomes in hopes that the rare and fatal form of cancer can eventually be eradicated. Among the more promising ideas to have been introduced recently comes from Italy, where researchers are putting a
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Understanding the Importance of Mesothelioma Caregivers
If your spouse, parent, partner, or any other significant person in your life has recently been diagnosed with malignant mesothelioma, you’ve suddenly been thrust into an entirely different world and face decisions you likely never thought you’d have to make. Among the most important of these is what role you will play in your loved
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Heated Chemotherapy Combo Tested for Pleural Mesothelioma
Malignant mesothelioma, a rare form of cancer caused by exposure to asbestos, generally forms in either the lung cavity (pleural mesothelioma) or the abdominal cavity (peritoneal mesothelioma). The two types of mesothelioma share many characteristics, but are often treated using different protocols. One of the treatment approaches that has proven most successful in peritoneal mesothelioma
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Appellate Court Allows Asbestos Conspiracy Claim to Move Forward
A recent decision by the Appellate Court of Illinois represents a potential landmark for those diagnosed with malignant mesothelioma, asbestos-related lung cancer, and other asbestos-related diseases. The case was brought by a husband and wife, John and Deborah Jones, who brought a claim against Pneumo Abex, Owens-Illinois and others, accusing Abex of being part of
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Study Finds Pleural Mesothelioma Patients Benefit from Daily Drainage of Effusions
Pleural effusions are a buildup of fluid between the layers of the pleural membrane that envelops the lungs, and they are among the most common and most uncomfortable symptoms experienced by patients diagnosed with malignant mesothelioma. Though there are a number of different treatment methods available to relieve the discomfort that pleural effusions cause, a
