Vaccine For Asbestos-Related Mesothelioma Found To Be Safe
Friday, March 5th, 2010A new vaccine to prevent mesothelioma, a cancer linked to asbestos exposure, is being researched in the Netherlands. This is very exciting news. Even better, it appears to be safe and effective.
According to a public release, “Possible vaccine for mesothelioma proven safe,” we get the following report:
Building upon their previous research which demonstrated that DC […]
New Clinical Trial Recruiting Mesothelioma Patients For A New Treatment Strategy
Friday, February 19th, 2010Sponsored by Eli Lilly and the University Health Network in Toronto, Canada, a new clinical trial is designed to test the effectiveness of Permetrexed, a drug used to treat mesothelioma, combined with Cisplatin and followed by surgery and radiation therapy. Participants in the trial will receive IV infusions of Alimta and Cisplatin every three weeks within a […]
Malignant Mesothelioma Treatments by Stage
Wednesday, January 6th, 2010Stage I Treatment Options
Surgery to remove the pleura and surrounding tissue.
Surgery to remove sections of the pleura, the lung, part of diaphragm, or lining around chest.
External beam radiation therapy.
Surgery, followed by chemotherapy.
Surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy.
Stage II, III, and IV Treatment Options
Drain fluid buildup from the chest or abdomen.
Surgery.
Radiation therapy.
Chemotherapy.
Surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy.
Chemotherapy directed […]
The Stages Of Mesothelioma (Part 3 of 3)
Monday, December 7th, 2009We reach our final part of this series on the stages of mesothelioma and the systems which are used to categorize them. Previously we discussed the Butchart System and the TNM System.
Our final system is called the Brigham System.
Brigham System
The Brigham System looks at different variables such as the involvement of the lymph nodes and […]
The Stages Of Mesothelioma (Part 2 of 3)
Saturday, December 5th, 2009Last time we briefly outlined the Butchart System of mesothelioma staging. As a reminder, the Butchart System categorizes the stages of mesothelioma by the size and extent of the tumor. It is the most widely used system of staging.
Today, we will discuss the TNM System.
TNM System
The TNM System is based on the extent of the tumor, […]
The Stages Of Mesothelioma (Part 1 of 3)
Thursday, December 3rd, 2009Mesothelioma is a deadly disease caused by asbestos exposure. A person that has been exposed to asbestos might go more than 20 years before any signs of this terminal disease present themselves.
Once malignant mesothelioma has been diagnosed, the next step is a process called staging. Staging is the process of assessing how severe malignant mesothelioma […]
Australian Researchers Pioneering New Mesothelioma Treatment Using Radiotherapy
Wednesday, November 18th, 2009Australian researchers have innovated a new mesothelioma treatment using radiotherapy rather than chemotherapy, and the results are looking good.
Radiation Oncologist Dr. Malcolm Feigen has developed a new technique for treating mesothelioma, a terminal cancer caused by asbestos exposure. This breakthrough technique is called radiotherapy.
So far researchers have found that there is a staggering improvement in […]
On The Other Side Of Mesothelioma: A Doctor’s Story Of His Own Diagnosis
Tuesday, October 20th, 2009As healthcare professionals, doctors have a particular point of view when it comes to their patients. They have their routines for delivering bad news and treatment. Yet, there comes a time that doctors must become patients. As doctors, they have the unique position of caregiver and cared-for. When they are treated by colleagues they have […]
A Closer Look At Mesothelioma Types: Pericardial Mesothelioma (Part 3 of 3)
Monday, October 12th, 2009Pericardial mesothelioma is very rare. It occurs as a result of extended exposure to asbestos. This type of mesothelioma is characterized by the growth of cancer cells around the heart.
The pericardium is a fluid filled sac which surrounds the heart. It serves as protection by keeping the heart from being irritated by surrounding membranes and […]
A Closer Look At Mesothelioma Types: Peritoneal Mesothelioma (Part 2 of 3)
Tuesday, October 6th, 2009Peritoneal mesothelioma is a cancer affecting the abdominal lining, or peritoneum, and is sometimes referred to as abdominal mesothelioma. This membrane supports and covers the organs of the abdomen. Malignant peritoneal mesothelioma is an extremely rare condition; only 100 to 500 cases are diagnosed in the US each year, making up less than 20% of […]
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