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 asbestos must you be exposed to in order to develop mesothelioma?” or “How often must asbestos exposure occur for you to...
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Mesothelioma treatment is often divided into two groups: curative methods; and palliative (pain-relief) care. Most patients with this rare cancer receive one or the other...
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If you’re a recently diagnosed mesothelioma patient, then you’re likely about to begin treatment. This cancer is aggressive, which means urgency is essential to defeating this...
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A Phase 2 pleural mesothelioma clinical trial uses lung-sparing surgery along with chemotherapy and radiation. Fortunately, it’s available to a wide range of patients — from...
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A new clinical trial could help many recently diagnosed pleural mesothelioma patients. The study, hosted by researchers at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, will combine...
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Cytoreduction with hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) is a challenging procedure, one which usually takes hours to complete. The treatment is the best method for...
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With so few options, the medical industry is looking to outside-the-box ideas for treating mesothelioma. What’s more fitting of that description than marijuana? We’re well...
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Could “personalized” treatment be the answer to curing mesothelioma? That question was the center of the latest Mesothelioma Guide podcast, which featured a unique clinical...
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Experts continue exploring new treatment options for mesothelioma patients. Some ideas aren’t brand new but are tweaks to current forms of care. The recent rise of proton...
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Keytruda, the brand name for pembrolizumab, has been a source of hope for many people with mesothelioma. At a recent medical conference, researchers revealed discouraging news...
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There are two primary surgeries for pleural mesothelioma patients: extrapleural pneumonectomy and pleurectomy with decortication. Some mesothelioma experts suggest a third: talc...
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