Scientists from a famed research center in Australia have found a better way to harness the immune system to fight mesothelioma. Their analysis of the specific protein fragments that the rare form of cancer’s cells display on their surfaces could pave the way for more effective immunotherapy treatments.
A recently published study assessing the use of pre- and post-surgical immunotherapy has raised significant hope for the use of the protocol, but a second aspect of the Phase II trial is also deserving of attention. In the face of challenges that the rare form of cancer poses for diagnosis and staging using traditional imaging
The USS Glennon (DD-840) served the U.S. Navy from the final months of World War II through the 1960s. A Gearing-class destroyer, the vessel contained dangerous asbestos-contaminated products in virtually every section, leading to devastating health impacts for countless sailors and shipyard workers who sailed on her or participated in her maintenance and overhaul operations. Decades later,
A New York jury has delivered justice to a family devastated by mesothelioma, ordering Vanderbilt Mining to pay $12.25 million in damages to the estate of a woman who died following decades of asbestos exposure from its mining operations.
Along with several other serious and challenging illnesses, mesothelioma is almost exclusively caused by exposure to asbestos. With scientific evidence of the dangers of the mineral combined with documents proving asbestos companies knew of the harm it could cause, those who’ve been diagnosed with these diseases can file lawsuits against the company under product liability laws. Understanding Product Liability Law
The USS Manta (SS-299) was a Balao-class submarine that served the United States Navy from 1944 to 1967, participating in both the final stages of World War II and the early Cold War era. Built in the production rush created by America’s entry into the war, the Manta was constructed using significant amounts of asbestos that put
For patients with pleural mesothelioma, removal of their tumors can make a significant difference in survival time, but not everybody is a surgical candidate. Some malignant masses are inoperable (or unresectable), but that’s often not known without taking the patient to surgery and seeing what’s hidden in the pleural cavity. This is a significant challenge,
Mesothelioma is a rare and deadly asbestos-related cancer that affects the lining of the lungs. Notoriously resistant to traditional protocols and always considered fatal, it has long presented a challenge to researchers. Recently, Swiss scientists identified a promising new target for treatment — an enzyme called LDHB (lactate dehydrogenase B), which plays a crucial role
Asbestos has been used in construction and industrial settings for centuries, but once the link between exposure to the mineral and mesothelioma was established, countries around the world banned its use. Lobbyists for the asbestos industry have successfully blocked bans in other countries, including the United States, and now Indonesia is seeing its efforts being
The USS Wren (DD-568) was a Fletcher-class destroyer built for the U.S. Navy during World War II. Virtually all Navy ships built between the pre-war years and the early 1980s made extensive use of asbestos, a mineral that has since been identified as highly carcinogenic. With numerous components and onboard materials contaminated with this hazardous substance,