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 mesothelioma is such an aggressive and rare form of cancer, there have been few attempts to conduct research into new and...
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Twelve years ago, the American way of life changed for millions of citizens. Fear and horror entered the scene along with a vulnerability not felt in decades. The terrorist...
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Sean Sasser, who once dated “MTV: Real World: San Francisco” star, Pedro Zamora, has died after losing his battle with mesothelioma. Sasser frequently appeared on MTV’s...
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Australia has long held the unfortunate title of having the highest prevalence of an asbestos-caused cancer known as mesothelioma. Over the last 50 years, mesothelioma has taken...
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Even before starting radiation treatment I met with Dr. Brown. Everything was explained to me in detail as to what would happen. Later I was taken into the room where I would...
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Finding out that a loved one has cancer can be just as shocking as finding out one has cancer themselves. Caregivers may be responsible for taking care of the household, preparing...
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At a dance club in Illinois in August of 1982, a quiet and shy Scott Casanova asked a beautiful girl named Cynthia Gliosci to dance. That was all it took to spark a romance that...
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For the past ten years, mice have been used for medical treatment testing. This testing of mice has proven that a single drug can help to shrink, and sometimes cure, human...
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Over 80% of mesothelioma patients are men. Studies show this is because of the increased exposure risk that men experience through occupational hazards. June is National Men’s...
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The Cancer Research Institute has named the month of June as Immunotherapy Awareness Month. Immunotherapy is a treatment that uses certain parts of the immune system to fight...
Read PostOn December 27, 1999 when I was diagnosed with pleural mesothelioma there were very few treatment options available. If you were a stage 3 or 4 and the Mesothelioma had spread...
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