Mesothelioma News

Most Canadian Mesothelioma Cases Go Unreported
Posted On: 06.24.09
Less than half of asbestos workers diagnosed with mesothelioma file claims for workers’ compensation, even though most of those who do file receive compensation, according to a Canadian study


Future Mesothelioma Treatment
Posted On: 06.17.09
Immunotherapy Plus Chemotherapy May Boost Mesothelioma Treatment Effectiveness


Mesothelioma Survivor Defies Odds
Posted On: 06.5.09
Recently there have been a number of articles written about Jon Matthews, the British man who was diagnosed with mesothelioma a little over two years ago


Mesothelioma Gene Test Predicts Survival Odds
Posted On: 06.5.09
A test that looks at ratios of four genes can accurately predict which mesothelioma patients face the greatest chance of survival, and help pinpoint the best candidates for surgery, according to a new study


Asbestos Workers Face Increased Risk of Cancer Death
Posted On: 05.28.09
Workers who have been exposed to asbestos on the job are more likely to die from lung cancers, mesothelioma, and asbestosis, as well as from stomach cancer and stroke, according to a new study.


Mesothelioma and Early Lung Cancer Identified by Screening
Posted On: 05.26.09
Using computed tomography scans to screen former asbestos workers can detect both early and late-stage lung cancer and late-stage mesothelioma


Promising New Target for Mesothelioma Therapy
Posted On: 05.13.09
Mesothelin, a protein found on the surface of cells, may be a promising new target for treating mesothelioma


Asbestos and Garlic
Posted On: 05.6.09
Garlic may reduce the carcinogenicity of asbestos is the conclusion of several studies that have been performed India


Mesothelioma Survivor Ruth Phillips
Posted On: 04.14.09
Alive and Thriving with Mesothelioma Ten Years After Diagnosis - An Interview With Ruth Phillips


Mesothelioma Risk in U.K.
Posted On: 04.2.09
Carpenters, Plumbers, Electricians Top Workers with Highest Mesothelioma Risk in Britain


Diagnosing Mesothelioma
Posted On: 03.17.09
Minimal Antibody Panel Highly Effective for Diagnosing Mesothelioma


Over Forty Clinical Trials for Mesothelioma
Posted On: 03.12.09
Newer therapies predominate clinical testing for malignant mesothelioma


New Mesothelioma Study Results
Posted On: 02.6.09
New mesothelioma study results on EPP and intracavity hyperthermic cisplatin suggest that stage and negative extrapleural lymph nodes are associated with prolonged survival


Mesothelioma and Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy
Posted On: 11.13.08
Aggressive Surgery with Abdominal Chemotherapy May Offer Best Hope for Peritoneal Mesothelioma Patients


Mesothelioma Support Groups
Posted On: 10.31.08
Support Groups Ease the Stress of Living with Mesothelioma


New Mesothelioma Databank
Posted On: 10.28.08
Virtual Bank Helps Mesothelioma Researchers in Quest for the Cure


Mesothelioma Diagnosis and Staging
Posted On: 10.19.08
Improved Diagnosis and Multifaceted Treatment Benefit Mesothelioma Patients


Mesothelioma Treatment Research
Posted On: 10.1.08
Targeted Therapy Offers More Precise Mesothelioma Treatment


Mesothelioma Survivor Publishes Book
Posted On: 09.18.08
Rhio O’Connor, a seven year mesothelioma survivor, has just released his new book – “They Said Months, I Chose Years: A Mesothelioma Survivor's Story” published by Cancer Monthly.


Mesothelioma and the Spread of Asbestos
Posted On: 08.14.08
Widespread Health Concerns Linger After Asbestos-Contaminated Mine Closes


Mesothelioma, Asbestos, and Survival
Posted On: 07.10.08
Study Suggests that Greater Asbestos Exposure Shortens Mesothelioma Survival


Mesothelioma and Active Symptom Control
Posted On: 06.30.08
Adding Chemotherapy Does Little to Improve Survival or Quality of Life in Mesothelioma Patients


Mesothelioma and Children
Posted On: 06.23.08
Mesothelioma Rare, Difficult to Diagnose in Children


Mesothelioma and Chemo Results
Posted On: 06.17.08
Second Round of Chemotherapy Treatment Promising for Mesothelioma Patients


Mesothelioma and the Immune System
Posted On: 06.9.08
New study examines immune cells impact on mesothelioma survival


Mesothelioma Survivor Speaks
Posted On: 06.6.08
10-Year Mesothelioma Survivor Paul Kraus Gave Another Inspiring Talk to Mesothelioma Patients


Peritoneal Mesothelioma and Multi-Modality Treatment
Posted On: 05.30.08
Combination Treatment for Peritoneal Mesothelioma Dramatically Boosts Survival


Mesothelioma and Chemotherapy
Posted On: 05.29.08
Additional Chemotherapy Treatment Slows Pleural Mesothelioma Progression According to Study


Pleural Mesothelioma and Surgery
Posted On: 05.28.08
David J. Sugarbaker, MD discusses the pros and cons of surgery for mesothelioma


Mesothelioma and Molecular Pathways
Posted On: 05.28.08
Molecular signaling pathways may provide clues to targeted therapies for mesothelioma


Mesothelioma and Virotherapy
Posted On: 05.28.08
Virotherapy - a Potential Therapy in Treating Mesothelioma


Asbestos a Deadly Carcinogen
Posted On: 05.21.08
Can a tiny mineral kill tens of thousands of people and cost industry billions of dollars? Yes, when the mineral is a carcinogen called asbestos


Anti-Asbestos Crusader, Dr. Irving Selikoff
Posted On: 05.21.08
Dr. Irving Selikoff was one of the first scientists to change the way the world viewed and treated asbestos


Mesothelioma and Gene Expression
Posted On: 05.21.08
Connection between malignant mesothelioma and the overexpression of a genetic protein



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