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 occur when unusual cell growth occurs 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 proliferation,
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
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