Patients diagnosed with pleural mesothelioma face a challenging prognosis with limited options. But a groundbreaking study led by an international team of researchers is offering new hope. The group examined the use of immunotherapy both before and after surgery, and found that the protocol offered improved survival. Clinical Trial Tests Immunotherapy in Operable Mesothelioma The
The Tongue Point Naval Shipyard was a vital facility for the U.S. Navy from the 1920s through the 1960s, playing a crucial role in America’s naval operations. It shifted from a submarine base to a major seaplane station and fleet storage facility. Like so many other military installations built during this time, Tongue Point’s construction
Mesothelioma, and particularly diffuse pleural mesothelioma (DPM), is a rare and aggressive form of cancer linked to asbestos exposure. Despite global research seeking a cure, treatment options remain limited and ineffective in the long term. A newly released study published in the journal Nature Medicine details the promising results of a phase 2 trial examining the use of
The USS Power (DD-839) was a Gearing-class destroyer that was constructed during the era when asbestos was considered the best material available for naval vessel construction. It was integrated into critical ship systems, structural components, and operational supplies throughout the U.S. Navy fleet. The inclusion of this material aboard the Power resulted in many of her former
The USS Runner (SS-476) was a Tench-class submarine that operated from 1945 to 1969. As was common practice when the vessel was built, significant amounts of asbestos were used throughout its structure, placing thousands of crew members who served aboard the Runner at risk of mesothelioma, asbestosis, lung cancer, and additional severe health conditions linked to asbestos contact.
The USS Sailfish (SSR-572) was a groundbreaking diesel-electric submarine that operated with the U.S. Navy from 1956 to 1978. As the first submarine designed specifically for radar picket operations and among the largest conventional submarines ever constructed, the Sailfish represented a significant technological achievement, but like all vessels built at the time, its construction included asbestos-containing materials that created
The USS Runner (SS-476) was a Tench-class submarine that operated from 1945 to 1969. As was common practice when the vessel was built, significant amounts of asbestos were used throughout its structure, placing thousands of crew members who served aboard the Runner at risk of mesothelioma, asbestosis, lung cancer, and additional severe health conditions linked to asbestos contact.
The USS Robert E. Lee (SSBN-601) was America’s third nuclear-powered fleet ballistic missile submarine. The vessel marked a major advancement in the United States’ strategic underwater abilities during the Cold War era, but for her crew members, the risk of serving on the Robert E. Lee came from its construction rather than any enemy she faced.
The USS Sarsfield (DD-837) was a Gearing-class destroyer that served the United States Navy from 1945 to 1977, three decades that spanned Cold War tensions, the Korean War, global conflicts, and the Vietnam War. Unfortunately, like all other Navy vessels built during that time, the Sarsfield contained significant amounts of asbestos that put the crew members aboard the
The USS Pollack (SSN-603) was a Permit-class nuclear attack submarine that served the U.S. Navy from 1964 to 1989. Though her underwater warfare abilities were technically advanced, the use of asbestos in its construction posed severe health risks to the roughly 1,200 sailors who served aboard her during her operational career. These naval veterans face the risk of mesothelioma, lung