The USS Kenneth D. Bailey (DD-713/DDR-713) was a Gearing class destroyer launched and commissioned in 1945. Though the ship didn’t deploy in the World War II combat she was built for, she played an integral role in the U.S. Navy’s later military history as a radar picket destroyer. Though the USS Kenneth D. Bailey served
The USS Gyatt (DD-712/DDG-1/DDG-712) was a Gearing class destroyer launched and commissioned in 1945. Though the ship did not engage in the World War II combat she was built for, she played an integral role in the U.S. Navy’s military history as the world’s first guided missile destroyer. Despite this contribution, the Gyatt has also been linked
WT1 is a protein that is often present on the surface of pleural mesothelioma cells. After clinical trials found that galinpepimut-S (GPS), a WT1-specific vaccine, is safe and effective in causing programmed death in other malignancies where WT1 is present, researchers investigated the impact of combining GPS with nivolumab immunotherapy in previously treated mesothelioma. Preliminary results found that the
Radiation therapy is frequently part of a multi-modality treatment plan for malignant mesothelioma. Radiation therapy is not an invasive procedure, but it does have potential side effects. Knowing how to prepare and how to manage potential side effects will help you through your treatment journey. Understanding Radiation Therapy’s Role in Treating Malignant Mesothelioma Radiation therapy uses high-energy rays
Good nutrition is important for everybody, but especially for patients dealing with the challenges of malignant mesothelioma. While nutrition should not take priority over medical treatments, studies have shown that eating foods rich in certain vitamins can help reduce the side effects of treatments like chemotherapy, improve quality of life, and may even help boost the
Researchers across the United Kingdom are recruiting participants for a mesothelioma study being funded by Cancer Research UK. The project, called Meso-ORIGINS, hopes to discover why mesothelioma’s tumors take decades to develop in people who have been exposed to asbestos.
Today, the public is well aware of the dangers of asbestos, but that doesn’t guarantee that they are safe. Many domestic and international agencies have been established with the specific purpose of protecting people from exposure to asbestos and other toxic materials. These regulatory organizations are essential to the safety of workers, as well as others
Mesothelioma is a rare and aggressive form of cancer caused by exposure to asbestos. The disease has proven to be extremely resistant to traditional cancer treatments and is always considered fatal. Though many patients choose aggressive treatment to extend their survival, not all do. Some patients choose a path of palliative care, which helps them manage symptoms and maintain
One of the most challenging aspects of malignant mesothelioma is the significant amount of time that elapses between exposure to asbestos and the disease beginning to make itself known. The disease’s long latency period means that symptoms often don’t arise until fifty or sixty years later, and by the time it is diagnosed, it is
When people think of asbestos, they picture high heat or friction work settings and deteriorating insulation, not cosmetics. But in recent years, it’s come to light that the talc that is a core ingredient of makeup and personal products, including eye shadow, blush, loose and pressed facial powder, and body powder, is frequently contaminated with the