A novel therapy called CBP501 is the feature of a recent clinical trial for mesothelioma. When paired with chemotherapy drugs cisplatin and pemetrexed, CBP501 increases the...
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Pain, fatigue and nausea are all common side effects of cancer treatment, including systemic therapy for mesothelioma. Chemotherapy, for instance, takes a mighty toll on the body...
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New and innovative cancer therapies bring hope to people with mesothelioma and other malignancies. Long gone are the days when chemotherapy was the only option after surgery. One...
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One of the challenges of radiation for mesothelioma is damage to lung tissue. The primary tumor for this cancer exists in the lining of the lungs, called the pleura. Aiming...
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Could there be a new way to assess a mesothelioma case – and therefore, a new way to determine mesothelioma stages? The American Journal of Surgical Pathology published a...
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a white paper last week about potential enhancements to testing for asbestos in talc cosmetics. This white paper comes after a...
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Do Side Effects From Immunotherapy Correlate to Longer Survival in Mesothelioma Cases?
By: Devin Golden
January 13, 2022
Immunotherapy doesn’t typically cause the same level of discomfort as chemotherapy does. This is one reason why many people with cancer, including people with malignant...
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Chemotherapy for mesothelioma has new rival systemic therapy: immunotherapy. However, the long-used method for treatment remains effective for some patients. Doctors tested two...
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The COVID-19 vaccine boosts the immune system and protects people from serious cases of the virus. In many instances, getting vaccinated is the safeguard between life and...
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The surviving loved ones of veterans who died from mesothelioma can get VA benefits. Each year, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) adjusts their rates of compensation...
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