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 expectancy for mesothelioma patients. Now, another adjuvant treatment is being developed for treating pleural mesothelioma...
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Many mesothelioma patients will need to know where they have been exposed to asbestos in order to receive compensation. Mesothelioma doesn’t develop until 20-50 years after that...
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For the past 4 years, the VA Boston Healthcare System (VABHS) has implemented a consulting service to veterans diagnosed with mesothelioma. Through a process called phone...
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Jodi Page was diagnosed with pleural mesothelioma 17 years ago on December 27th. She was only 26 years old. Despite being diagnosed around the holidays, Jodi focuses on spending...
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Merry Christmas and happy holidays from Mesothelioma Guide! There are many wonderful reasons to look forward to winter holidays, such as giving and receiving gifts, spending time...
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In 1980, doctors discovered desmoplastic malignant mesothelioma (DMM). DMM is a subtype of sarcomatoid malignant mesothelioma. It is thought to account for 5-10% of pleural...
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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has decided to include asbestos among the first ten chemicals to be evaluated under the new Toxic Substance Control Act. To anti-asbestos...
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A new tool, “Go Wish,” may be able to help cancer patients and caregivers discuss an uncomfortable topic: end of life care. Predicting life expectancy can be challenging for...
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Mesothelioma survivors have a lot to be thankful for on Thanksgiving. In my family, and many others around the country, it’s a tradition to share what we are thankful for before...
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A recent study published in the American Journal of Surgical Pathology could be the answer to improving the prognosis of peritoneal mesothelioma patients. Currently, there isn’t...
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At Mesothelioma Guide, we work hard to help veterans every day, but on Veterans Day we make sure to highlight their sacrifices. Today we thank our veterans for defending our...
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