Having an accurate staging method for cancer is essential to developing evidence-based treatment plans for patients. The current staging system used for pleural mesothelioma is the TNM system produced by the American Joint Committee on Cancer. Mesothelioma is staged based on these factors:Tumor...
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Over the years, asbestos exposure has caused thousands of people to develop mesothelioma cancer. The risks associated with this mineral have been known for decades and in the...
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The New Year is a time of reflection and planning for the future. Taking stock of some personal goals in the coming year can help you remain focused and tackle any challenges that...
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Following the Second World War, the United States continued developing atomic energy and conducted 230 above-ground nuclear weapons tests at the Nevada Test Site and the Pacific...
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For specialists, one of the most difficult aspects of treating mesothelioma is deciding which treatment will be the most effective for the patient. A patient’s diagnosis can...
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In October, Dr. Valerie Rusch, MD, FACS, an attending thoracic surgeon at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, an ACS Fellow, and mesothelioma expert, was elected president of...
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November is National Caregiver Month and with Thanksgiving just around the corner, it is important to recognize all of the significant work that mesothelioma caregivers do for...
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One of the most important things to focus on this November during Lung Cancer Awareness Month is educating yourself about this disease and some of the related illnesses, like...
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Advances in imaging technology for early detection of mesothelioma as well as immunotherapy used in multimodal treatments have recently shown great promise to extend life...
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Dr. Taylor Ripley has joined the Division of Thoracic Surgery at Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center to serve as the Director of the Mesothelioma Treatment Center. He was recruited...
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