Pleuritis and pleurisy are different names for the same thing: inflammation of the pleural tissue around the lungs. Pleuritis may be benign but can also be caused by pleural mesothelioma. Treatment involves finding and managing the underlying condition. What Is Pleurisy? Pleurisy, or pleuritis, is an inflammation of the pleura that surrounds the outside of
“Practice makes perfect” may seem like a toss away phrase, but when it comes to treating malignant pleural mesothelioma, it turns out that it’s an essential truth, at least according to a new study published in the journal Lung Cancer. A report looking into the results of over 1300 mesothelioma patients in the National Cancer Database
On the heels of a $117 million New Jersey verdict against Johnson & Johnson, saying asbestos-contaminated talc in their popular baby powder product caused a man’s mesothelioma, a California jury delivered a second stunning verdict against the company. Joanne Anderson, 68, was awarded $21.7 million in compensatory damages by a Los Angeles jury that agreed
Could the use of electric fields turn out to be the missing link in the treatment of malignant mesothelioma? Novocure, a global oncology company headquartered on the Channel Island of Jersey, has been investigating the use of what they call Tumor Treating Fields on mesothelioma tumors, and recently reported positive top-line results in its use.
It’s well established that mesothelioma patients are well-served by getting as much regular exercise as they can. Movement has been linked to an improved quality of life, as well as a powerful remedy for muscle weakness and fatigue. Unfortunately, the side effects of chemotherapy can make the goal of participating in activities like walking, yoga,
A Cuban vaccine called CIMAvax EGF, which is currently undergoing U.S. testing for its effectiveness in treating mesothelioma and other cancers, has apparently saved the life of a Canadian woman diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer. Judy Bryden of Regina, Saskatchewan was originally diagnosed with the terminal form of cancer back in 2016 and given
Asbestos and mesothelioma continue to be serious problems in the United Kingdom, although statistics show that the number of new diagnoses is finally decreasing. Many major manufacturers in the country, including big names like Turner & Newall, contributed to high rates of asbestos-related illnesses. Laws protecting workers did not exist until the 1980s. Facts About
Most Americans’ only familiarity with malignant mesothelioma comes from television advertisements that urge victims to contact attorneys regarding filing lawsuits. The rare form of cancer affects fewer than 3,500 people in the United States each year, so raising awareness of the disease is a real challenge. That may change very soon, as word comes that
When it comes to expertise in asbestos exposure and its role in mesothelioma, few come close to Professor John Cherrie. In addition to his role as Professor of Human Health at Heriot Watt University in Edinburgh, Scotland, he is the Principal Scientist in the Research Division at IOM, one of the leading providers of workplace
It has been more than a decade since the combined use of the drug Alimta (pemetrexed) and the platinum-based drug cisplatin was approved for use in the treatment of malignant mesothelioma, and since that time there has been little progress in finding additional effective drug protocols. In recent years, the immunotherapy drug Keytruda (pembrolizumab) has