A new report published in the medical journal “Clinical Cancer Research” is offering a rare dose of encouraging news to those suffering from pleural malignant mesothelioma. According to researchers from leading European universities, the anticancer drug nintedanib is showing extremely promising results in tests of its effectiveness in treating malignant pleural mesothelioma, the rare and
The family of James F. Piper has faced a long legal journey after his death from malignant mesothelioma in 2016, but a decision by the Maryland Court of Appeals has finally given them reason to remain hopeful. Mr. Piper worked as a steamfitter for Potomac Electric Power Company (PEPCO) from 1948 through 1990. During his
Scientists searching for answers surrounding the mysteries of mesothelioma and other forms of cancer have spent enormous amounts of time staring at slides in laboratories, firm in their belief that there was likely nothing more to learn about the body itself. Yet, groundbreaking new research published in the journal Scientific Reports revealed the apparent discovery
Mesothelioma patients in the U.S. tend to focus on treatment and research that is going on here within our own country. Malignant mesothelioma is a global problem, however. Developed nations around the world used asbestos in the same way that we did here. That means that their populations have been just as badly hurt, and
Australia has the second-highest rate of death from mesothelioma and one of the highest per-person rates of asbestos use in the world. The country mined asbestos and used it to manufacture construction materials, automotive parts, ship components, and many other products. Australia no longer uses asbestos, but with the long latency period, the number of
Mesothelioma patients being treated in the city of London will now have the benefit of having a second educated mesothelioma specialist nurse in place, thanks to a donation from the group Pat Stone Meso Support. The first such placement took place in late November of 2017, and the installation has been so immediately successful that
This book answers any questions you or a loved one may have after receiving a mesothelioma diagnosis. Answered by experts, including a leader in lung diseases, these questions anticipate everything you need to know to face this disease. This book contains facts about mesothelioma, how it is diagnosed and treated, as well as in-depth information
Anemia is a condition that occurs when there are not enough healthy red blood cells to carry oxygen to organs and tissues throughout the body. Mesothelioma and cancer treatments increase the risk of developing anemia. If you have been diagnosed with mesothelioma, it is important to know the signs of anemia so your medical team can
One of the country’s oldest and most respected medical centers, Mount Sinai treats a wide range of illnesses and is staffed by a couple of the world’s top experts on mesothelioma. Drs. Raja Flores and Daniel Labow are leading experts in pleural mesothelioma and peritoneal mesothelioma, respectively. Dr. Labow also helped develop hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy, the innovative treatment that involves injecting heated chemotherapy drugs directly into the abdomen. Mount Sinai also leads the way in multi-modal treatments for mesothelioma patients. [9]
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