The Environmental Protection Agency’s draft risk evaluation for asbestos will undergo a “peer review” by the Science Advisory Committee on Chemicals. This meeting, which is...
Read PostImmunotherapy Drug Durvalumab Getting Support for Phase 3 Mesothelioma Study
By: Devin Golden
May 28, 2020
Immunotherapy likely will be a standard treatment for mesothelioma in the future. The lingering question is how long we have to wait for the first drug to receive FDA...
Read PostMesothelioma, like many types of cancer, does not have a universal cure. There is no singular treatment that kills all tumors or completely removes the disease from the body. We...
Read PostUpdate: This post was updated May 17, 2022, with data from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center about the phase 2 trial for the mesothelioma gene therapy. The ultimate goal of...
Read PostFor one week each year, nurses in the United States are recognized for their dedication to helping others. This event is called National Nurses Week, which is May 6-12 this...
Read PostLCDR Carl Jewett Discusses VA Claims Process on Mesothelioma Guide Podcast
By: Devin Golden
April 22, 2020
More than one-third of mesothelioma patients are veterans of the United States military. They are widely considered the group most affected by this disease — because they were...
Read PostThe coronavirus outbreak has had a massive ripple effect throughout the United States, and mesothelioma patients are caught in it. The spread and fear of COVID-19, which is one of...
Read PostSay the word “radiation” around pleural mesothelioma experts, and you’ll likely get a split in opinions. Some believe in the treatment’s benefit, while others feel the...
Read PostMesothelioma can affect anyone no matter their race, gender, geography or type of employment. This statement is accurate because asbestos — the only known cause of mesothelioma...
Read PostStudy Confirms: Any Asbestos Exposure Amount Can Cause Mesothelioma
By: Devin Golden
January 16, 2020
A common question among mesothelioma patients, or even people just interested in learning about the cancer, revolves around levels of asbestos exposure. They ask, “How much...
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