How America Let Asbestos Kill Its Veterans
The U.S. never protected America’s servicemen from deadly asbestos during wartime, and now a broken VA system has abandoned veterans dying of mesothelioma.
New Lung Cancer Drugs Raise Hope for Mesothelioma Patients
Researchers say the FDA’s recent approval of Opdivo and Keytruda for non-small cell lung cancer may lead to a new method of treating mesothelioma.
Role of Genetic Testing & Peritoneal Mesothelioma Survival
Adding genetic testing to the staging system may give mesothelioma patients a clearer picture of their survival and help avoid unnecessary major surgery.
Celebration Health Adds Robotic Surgery Mesothelioma Specialist
Dr. Farid Gharagozloo adds his robotic surgery and mesothelioma experience to its Florida Hospital Celebration Health’s Global Robotics Institute.
Boston VA Pioneers Heated Chemo for Pleural Mesothelioma
Dr. Abraham Lebenthal is the first oncologist to perform the intraoperative heated chemotherapy procedure on a veteran with pleural mesothelioma.
Age Should Not Limit Aggressive Mesothelioma Surgery
Researchers report older people can fare just as well as younger ones after mesothelioma surgery, and age alone shouldn’t guide treatment choices.
Researchers Stop Once-Promising Mesothelioma Clinical Trial
Defactinib’s poor performance in targeting pleural mesothelioma stem cells forced researchers to stop enrolling people for the trial.
Mesothelioma Statistical Model Improves Prognosis Accuracy
The Long-Term Survival Model may help mesothelioma specialists personalize treatments for their patients.
Mesothelioma Trimodality Treatment Extends Survival
New study shows combination of chemotherapy, radiation and surgery almost doubles survival time in pleural mesothelioma patients.
High Hopes for New Mesothelioma Center in Maryland
The University of Maryland School of Medicine recruited Dr. Joseph Friedberg to direct its new mesothelioma specialty center in Baltimore.
Mesothelioma 5K Inspires Family to Raise Cancer Funding
The Jarvis family lost their patriarch to mesothelioma, and now they’re helping the Pacific Meso Center raise money to find a cure for the asbestos disease.
Jon Stewart Lobbies Congress for 9/11 First Responders
Comedian Jon Stewart, former host of The Daily Show used his star power to lobby Congress in support of 9/11 first responders and their health.
Moffitt Will Break New Ground with Mesothelioma Trial
Moffitt’s upcoming chemotherapy clinical trial for mesothelioma patients will deliver drugs directly to tumors and produce fewer treatment side effects.
Asbestos Diseases Still Looming After 9/11 Attacks
Lawmakers are expected to extend legislation and programs that help victims of asbestos diseases stemming from 9/11 attacks.
Asbestos Ban in Sweden Leads to Drop in Mesothelioma
Since Sweden passed a ban on asbestos in 1982, researchers have noted a significant drop in mesothelioma cases. The U.S. should take note.