Treating Mesothelioma with Durvalumab and Tremelimumab A recent clinical trial sponsored by the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is providing hope to pleural mesothelioma patients. The goal of the study is to test the efficacy and safety of treating patients with two different immunotherapy drugs,...
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While receiving radiation treatment, it is important that a mesothelioma patient keeps their body strong. Here are a few suggested tips for a patient’s diet during...
Read PostA recently published study has revealed that mesothelioma mortality rates have increased over time. Every year in the United States, about 2,000 to 3,000 people are diagnosed...
Read PostSeptember 26th is recognized as Mesothelioma Awareness Day.This awareness day was established in 2004 by volunteers at the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation (Meso...
Read PostMost pleural mesothelioma patients experience pleural effusion, the buildup of fluid in the pleural space around the lungs. This fluid can cause pain for patients by restricting...
Read PostAs a mesothelioma patient it is important to keep your body strong before, during, and after treatment. One of the best ways to do this is by exercising. How Exercising...
Read PostPeritoneal mesothelioma specialist Dr. H. Richard Alexander will be moving to Rutgers University in New Jersey at the end of October. Dr. Alexander is one of the country’s most...
Read PostResearch has shown that adding bevacizumab (Avastin) to standard chemotherapy can increase the overall survival of mesothelioma patients. The standard of care for mesothelioma is...
Read PostWhen a mesothelioma patient is undergoing treatment, it is common for them to experience some discomforting side effects. For example, many patients experience having a sore mouth...
Read PostSeptember is Pain Awareness Month. Some mesothelioma patients experience ongoing pain from their disease or treatments. Pain Awareness Month was established in 2001 by the...
Read PostWhen a patient is diagnosed with mesothelioma, they often have questions and concerns about their diet. One question they may find themselves having is, “Am I going to have to...
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