Veterans made one of the most unselfish decisions possible: They put their lives at risk to protect our lives and those of our loved ones. They prioritized our safety over their...
Read PostMesothelioma results from a microscopic strand of asbestos, and all the damage that tiny fragment of mineral can cause. The way to beat mesothelioma might be even smaller. United...
Read PostA cancer research center in Canada recently analyzed more than 4,000 reported mesothelioma cases across 25 years (1993-2017). The surprising results showed a decrease in the rate...
Read PostStudy Reveals Benefits of MRI Over CT Scan for Staging Mesothelioma
By: Devin Golden
October 29, 2020
Receiving an accurate diagnosis is paramount for people with mesothelioma. They should know exactly where they stand: how advanced the cancer is, options for treatment options,...
Read PostJohnson & Johnson Settles Over 1,000 Asbestos Claims Related to Talc Baby Powder
By: Devin Golden
October 15, 2020
Johnson & Johnson, the maker of a controversial cancer-causing baby powder product, settled more than 1,000 asbestos lawsuits to the tune of a nine-figure bill. According to...
Read PostThe bill to ban asbestos was introduced in the House of Representatives in March 2019. Since then, both parties — Democrats and Republicans — seemed to be in full...
Read PostThe U.S. House of Representatives did not vote as anticipated Tuesday on a groundbreaking bill that bans asbestos in the United States. According to a Twitter post by the website...
Read PostDoctors Find New Way to Differ Between Malignant and Benign Mesothelioma
By: Devin Golden
September 24, 2020
One of the diagnostic challenges for mesothelioma is distinguishing between a malignant disease and a benign one. A protein called c-MET is another biomarker to help tell the...
Read PostONCOS-102 and Immunotherapy for Mesothelioma: Podcast Explains Benefits of the Pairing
By: Devin Golden
September 20, 2020
Update: This podcast was recorded in September, one month before the FDA approved nivolumab and ipilimumab for pleural mesothelioma. This news altered the plans for a lot of...
Read PostBiomarker Provides Potential New Way to Diagnose Sarcomatoid Mesothelioma
By: Devin Golden
September 18, 2020
Sarcomatoid mesothelioma is the rarest of the three cell types of mesothelioma. Its uncommon nature is one reason why it’s challenging to identify and diagnose. A new biomarker...
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