Atelectasis is a complete or partial collapse of the lung, which can cause serious complications like pneumonia and respiratory failure, although it is treatable. There are many causes of atelectasis, including tumors in the airways and pleural effusion, a complication of mesothelioma. Asbestos may cause a particular type of atelectasis in which the lung tissue
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
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
Mesothelioma is a rare cancer that can be divided by cell type: epithelial, sarcomatoid, and biphasic. Experts further divide these into subtypes. Some mesothelioma subtypes are so rare that little is known about how they progress or respond to treatment. About Mesothelioma Cell Types By using cell type, experts group mesothelioma into three broad categories:
It’s long been known that asbestos is the cause of malignant mesothelioma: the carcinogenic material has been named as the primary source of several diseases. In the case of the rare and deadly form of cancer, it is believed that the mineral’s fibers create genetic changes in the cells in which it becomes embedded. These
Mesothelial hyperplasia and proliferation occurs when there is unusual cell growth in the mesothelium. While it is not malignant, mesothelial hyperplasia may later become cancerous. An accurate diagnosis is important for timely and proper treatment and to avoid a benign proliferation developing into a malignancy. What Is Mesothelial Hyperplasia? Mesothelial hyperplasia, also known as mesothelial
A mesothelioma diagnosis is devastating, and a poor prognosis can leave you feeling hopeless for yourself or a loved one. While mesothelioma is still a tough cancer to treat, survival rates are improving, and there are more stories of survivors every day. There is always hope. Act now to receive your free copy of an
A talcum baby powder lawyer helps victims of cancer caused by talcum powder file lawsuits for justice and compensation. Talcum powder may contribute to ovarian cancer in women who used the products regularly for years. Asbestos contamination in the powders may also have contributed to mesothelioma in some users. About Talcum Powder Lawsuits Talcum powder
Talcum baby powder class action lawsuits have formed over women and men who developed ovarian cancer or mesothelioma after years of using the hygiene product. Studies have found a possible explanation for the cancer risk: some talc products contain asbestos. Now people are suing the companies responsible, individuals, and groups in large class-action lawsuits. About
A promising new mesothelioma treatment being evaluated by scientists at Italy’s University of Torino has shown remarkable results, with mesothelioma-infected lab animals showing dramatic reduction in the size of their tumors. The non-invasive treatment utilizes a new technology called BNCT, or Boron Neutron Capture Therapy, which has already been used successfully in the treatment of