For mesothelioma patients, treatment is often limited to three words: surgery, chemotherapy and radiation. Surgery is the optimal choice — if the cancer can be removed, then why not do it? — but an advanced disease often makes surgical removal of all the tumors impossible. Radiation and...
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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) remains at the center of criticism regarding its handling of asbestos regulations. In April 2019, the EPA announced a change to its...
Read PostThe United States government has balked at the idea of a complete ban on asbestos, a dangerous, mesothelioma-causing mineral used in numerous consumer products. New Jersey’s...
Read PostMuch of the attention associated with mesothelioma goes to the person who has this rare and aggressive cancer. The patient is the object of many questions and discussions, ranging...
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Imagine this: You went to the doctor after experiencing symptoms you thought were signs of a common illness. Maybe you had chest pain. Or a fever. Or persistent coughing and...
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A new study confirms the obvious link between mesothelioma treatment and survival length. However, the research’s primary revelation is that many patients often do not receive...
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Officials with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) felt they took a step forward last week when they announced a new rule regarding asbestos regulation. When anti-asbestos...
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Standard treatment for mesothelioma includes surgery, chemotherapy and radiation. As clinical trials continue, immunotherapy and virotherapy may join the list. However, experts at...
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Patients who undergo mesothelioma surgery hope to wake up with most, if not all, of their tumors removed. However, a cancer-free result often isn’t achieved due to how difficult...
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Receiving a mesothelioma diagnosis can be an overwhelming experience. You’re likely to have many questions for your doctor regarding treatment, prognosis and other topics. As...
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