MicroRNA (miRNA) is a type of genetic material in cells that regulates how DNA and genes make proteins. Mutations in genes that code for miRNA have been implicated in the formation of cancers, including malignant mesothelioma. Researchers hope to use these small biomolecules to develop new cancer treatments. What Is MicroRNA? MicroRNAs are very short
High Mobility Group Box Protein-1 (HMGB1) is a mediator between asbestos-related inflammation and the development of mesothelioma. Monitoring these levels can help identify people with asbestos exposure, which could increase screening and treatment options. What Is HMGB1? High mobility group protein B1 (HMGB1), also known as amphoterin, is a protein secreted by the human body
Mesothelioma treatment centers are cancer centers with staff who specialize in diagnosing and treating this rare cancer. Found throughout the U.S., these facilities offer patients the most advanced treatment options and clinical trials. Cancer centers with mesothelioma specialists include the MD Anderson Cancer Center in Texas, Brigham and Women’s Cancer Center in Boston, and the Pacific Mesothelioma Center in Los Angeles.
Researchers from Canada’s School of Public Health at the University of Montreal set themselves the difficult task of determining how many work-related cancer cases and deaths occurred in the country between the years of 1997 and 2005. These figures can be difficult to determine, because not every case is identified by its cause, and many
Mesothelioma is a rare, aggressive cancer caused by asbestos exposure. It impacts thousands of people every year in the U.S. The sobering statistics about this illness show just how devastating asbestos has been for so many victims and their families. Important Mesothelioma Facts How Common Is Mesothelioma Throughout the World? Mesothelioma is a rare cancer.
Pleural mesothelioma symptoms include chest pain, a persistent cough, and shortness of breath. Peritoneal mesothelioma, the second most common type, causes abdominal pain and bloating, changes in bowel movements, and appetite and weight loss. Symptoms of mesothelioma become worse as the disease progresses.
Mesothelioma doctors specialize in diagnosing and treating this rare, aggressive cancer. Surgeons, oncologists, radiologists, and other physicians contribute to the care of patients with peritoneal and pleural mesothelioma. They provide the most up-to-date treatment options, advanced surgeries, and access to clinical trials to give patients the best possible care.
Mesothelioma is a rare and fatal form of cancer that can be difficult to diagnose. The condition is diagnosed in approximately 3,500 patients a year. One of the difficulties in diagnosing the disease is that one of the only definitive diagnostic tools is a surgical biopsy that may be too invasive and difficult for some
It has long been established that certain factors make patients poor candidates for aggressive mesothelioma surgery. However, a pair of thoracic surgeons from Leicester, England, have assembled a list of characteristics that they have found to be predictive of positive long term survival rates for those who undergo either one of two types of radical
It has long been known that firefighters and other first responders face a higher risk of exposure to asbestos, the deadly toxic mineral that causes mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases. A recent study conducted by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has made it crystal clear exactly what that risk means and