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Several forms of mesothelioma treatment such as the drug Alimta®, gene therapy, immunotherapy, photodynamic therapy and multimodality therapy are still in their experimental stages. We invite you to read the following articles on experimental therapies for malignant mesothelioma. Gene Therapy Many strategies of gene therapy are currently under study. Even though the results in animal experiments have been [...]
Malignant mesothelioma is a rare type of cancer that occurs in the thin layer of cells lining the body’s internal organs, known as the mesothelium. There are three recognized types of mesothelioma. Pleural mesothelioma is the most common form of the disease, accounting for roughly 70% of cases, and occurs in the lining of the lung [...]
Although rare, mesothelioma affects veterans from all branches of service: Army, Navy, Air Force and Marines. As mesothelioma has a long latency period and can remain dormant for several decades, veterans who served our country from 1930 through 1980 are just now being diagnosed with the disease. Navy veterans who worked in navy shipyards and or served on our [...]
Asbestos exposure is the primary cause of mesothelioma cancer. Inhaled or ingested asbestos fibers may cause an inflammation of internal tissue and disrupt organ function which leads to the development of mesothelioma. Asbestos products were used extensively throughout the 20th century in a wide variety of applications. Asbestos companies continued to produce these products even after they [...]
The sooner a disease is diagnosed the sooner it can be treated. For this reason, it is important for you to be familiar with the common lung cancer symptoms. It has been estimated that they occur in about three-quarters of all patients. Some of the signs are caused directly by the development of the tumor [...]
Lung cancer is one of the most common kinds of cancer. In fact, it is the most common cancer in the US, with over 220,000 people being diagnosed with it each year. The number of deaths caused by this condition is around 150,000 per annum, in the US alone. These are the main reasons why [...]
We can often go without recognizing the danger, just because we do not know anything about it. Provided that you learn some essential lung cancer facts, you will know more about the condition, its spread and severity. Hopefully, this helpful information will allow you to recognize and see the threat more clearly. In turn, you [...]
What is mesothelioma, you might ask? Mesothelioma is a rare disease caused as a result of malignant cancerous cells which show up in the lining of an individual’s body cavities, such as the chest, the abdominal region and the area surrounding the heart. Mesothelioma is usually, but not always, associated with exposure to asbestos. Symptoms [...]
Asbestos is a mineral that has been widely used in construction, insulation and fire prevention due to its excellent durability and fire resistance properties. However, a few decades ago alarming medical reports were released indicating a strong link between asbestos exposure and various lung diseases, such as asbestosis, lung cancer and mesothelioma. Continue reading to [...]
Various combination treatments are consistently shown to be the most effective method of combating mesothelioma, an aggressive cancer most often caused by exposure to asbestos. Much like other cancers, the three most prevalent treatment options for mesothelioma are chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and surgery. Recently, several studies have shown specific advantages in combining one or more [...]