Asbestos ingestion, peritoneal mesothelioma, and digestive cancers are related, but experts do not fully understand the connection. Ingestion is less common than inhalation of asbestos fibers, which causes pleural mesothelioma, but it can happen. Ingestion may directly cause peritoneal mesothelioma and digestive cancers. Peritoneal Mesothelioma and Asbestos Ingestion Pleural mesothelioma is the most common type
Researchers have discovered significant similarities between breast cancer and mesothelioma, including diagnostic markers, symptoms, and treatments that slow tumor growth. There may even be a connection between breast cancer and asbestos, a dangerous mineral linked to mesothelioma. Breast Cancer, Causes, and Risk Factors Breast cancer is a malignancy of the breast tissue. It can occur
The highly esteemed Baylor College of Medicine and Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center recently announced that it’s establishing a new multidisciplinary center dedicated to the treatment of a variety of chronic lung diseases. From those diagnosed with mesothelioma to those suffering from late stage lung cancer, patients will be able to come to the Baylor
Malignant mesothelioma differs from other forms of cancer in several ways: it affects the mesothelium tissue that lines organs in the body; it is rare and almost exclusively caused by asbestos exposure; it is aggressive and spreads rapidly, and it even has a unique genetic makeup. What Makes Mesothelioma Unique? Like other cancers, mesothelioma is
Experts do not currently recommend lung transplantation for mesothelioma patients. Donor organs are usually prioritized for benign conditions such as severe COPD, cystic fibrosis, pulmonary fibrosis, pulmonary hypertension, or interstitial lung disease. About Pleural Mesothelioma Pleural mesothelioma is an aggressive cancer that forms in the pleural tissue around the lungs. It is strongly associated with
The inhalation of asbestos fibers is known to increase the risk of certain cancers, including mesothelioma and lung cancer. Mesothelioma is the type of cancer most frequently associated with asbestos, but there are other asbestos cancers. The World Health Organization has identified asbestos as the cause of more than 70% all work-related cancer deaths. What
Afatinib, a new medication that has been raising hopes for those suffering from late-stage lung cancer, has recently been granted approval by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This is good news for mesothelioma patients. The drug, which is sold under the brand name Gilotrif, blocks the activity on a gene known as EGFR (epidermal
Froedtert Hospital and the Medical College of Wisconsin are located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. A multi-site regional health network, the facility offers state-of-the-art treatment including minimally invasive surgeries for patients diagnosed with lung cancer and malignant pleural mesothelioma and HIPEC for patients diagnosed with malignant peritoneal mesothelioma.
Allegheny Health Network is comprised of hospitals in Pittsburgh, Jefferson Hills, Monroeville, and Erie, Pennsylvania. It is a leader in the treatment of malignant pleural mesothelioma and lung cancer and one of the few medical centers in the country performing hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemoperfusion for malignant peritoneal mesothelioma.
Maimonides Medical Center is Brooklyn, New York’s top cancer care center. It offers patients diagnosed with malignant pleural mesothelioma, lung cancer, and other thoracic cancers high-quality, compassionate treatment supported by expertise and innovation.