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 vary greatly by stage, cell type, and location of the tumor, all of which affect their prognosis. Now that immunotherapy...
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Over 20 years ago, researchers at the National Cancer Institute (NCI) discovered the antigen, mesothelin. To this day, it has been an attractive target for investigative studies...
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With the new school year underway, many parents have been faced with some unsettling back-to-school news. The U.S. Public Interest Research Group (PIRG) published its findings at...
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When a patient is diagnosed with mesothelioma, the goal of any sort of treatment regimen is to give them the best possible chance at extending their life. Historically, since...
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With pleural mesothelioma cases on the rise, it is more important than ever for new methods of detection and treatment to be researched. One of the most promising in terms of...
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According to the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization, a nonprofit focused on the prevention of asbestos exposure, there has been an enormous spike in asbestos imports to the...
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National Cancer Institute Joins U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Clinical trials provide hope and new treatment opportunities to all mesothelioma warriors, including veterans....
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DREAM Clinical Trial Produces Encouraging Results A clinical trial hosted in Australia may have victorious results in treating pleural mesothelioma. However, researchers agree...
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Grant Renewed at CARD Clinic A $2.5 million grant has been awarded to the Center for Asbestos Related Disease (CARD). This clinic in Libby, Montana specializes in asbestos-related...
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President Donald Trump Signs VA MISSION Act Across the country, veterans combating mesothelioma and their caregivers are thankful for the VA MISSION Act of 2018. The bill was...
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New Law Provides Hope to Terminally Ill Patients President Trump gave his seal of approval by signing the Right to Try Act. This new law provides hope to mesothelioma warriors and...
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