Verastem: FDA Grants New Mesothelioma Orphan Drug Approval to VS-5584
Drugmaker Verastem said the FDA granted its VS-5584 anti-cancer drug approval for treating mesothelioma, raising hopes for patients of the deadly cancer.
Researchers Find 21 New Mesothelioma Cases in Minnesota’s Iron Range
The new mesothelioma cases in Minnesota raise the total number of confirmed diagnoses to 101 among thousands of taconite mine workers.
Environmental Asbestos Exposure Linked to Mesothelioma Cases in Nevada
New study shows an unusual number of mesothelioma cases among women and younger residents in southern Nevada may be linked to naturally occurring asbestos.
Mesothelioma Survivors Endorse Baylor’s Lung Institute in Houston
Two mesothelioma survivors spoke at Baylor College of Medicine President’s Circle, endorsing Dr. David Sugarbaker and the goals of the Lung Institute.
Schiffman Adds Peritoneal Mesothelioma Expertise to Allegheny
Surgical oncologist Dr. Suzanne Schiffman’s peritoneal mesothelioma experience lifts Allegheny’s reputation as rising cancer treatment center in Pittsburgh.
Effectiveness of Radiotherapy for Mesothelioma Patients After Surgery
A clinical trial in the U.K. is testing the value of post-surgery radiotherapy in reducing new tumor growth in areas where surgeons make their incisions.
Italian Researchers Predict Impending Global Mesothelioma Crisis
While developing countries ignore the dangers of asbestos, millions of people remain at risk of developing deadly mesothelioma in the coming years.
New Stem Cell Trial Fuels Hopes for Mesothelioma Treatment
Researchers will test how effectively defectanib (VS-6063) can kill mesothelioma stem cells in expansive, ongoing clinical trial.
Mount Sinai Hospital Doctor Touts Pleurectomy/ Decortication Treatment
Dr. Raja Flores, a mesothelioma specialist at Mount Sinai Hospital, advocates the use of pleurectomy/decortication over more aggressive EPP surgery.
Improved Radiation Therapy Extends Lives of Mesothelioma Patients
Mesothelioma patients undergoing improved Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy and lung-sparing pleurectomy/decortication surgery are living longer lives.
Improved Radiation Therapy Extends Lives of Mesothelioma Patients
Mesothelioma patients undergoing improved Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy and lung-sparing pleurectomy/decortication surgery are living longer lives.
VA Continues to Fall Short for Veterans with Mesothelioma
The son of a U.S. Marine Corps veteran who died of mesothelioma says the U.S. Veterans Health Administration is to blame for his father’s death.
Landreneau Forging New Path for Mesothelioma Patients in Pittsburgh
Dr. Rodney Landreneau plans to redefine mesothelioma treatment as co-director of Esophageal and Lung Institute at Allegheny General Hospital
New Drug Ofev Gaining Momentum in Fight Against Mesothelioma
Researchers conducting multicenter clinical trials using nintedanib, known by its brand name Ofev, say the new drug may relieve mesothelioma symptoms.
Taconite Miners at Higher Risk of Developing Mesothelioma
A study of taconite workers in Minnesota’s Iron Range showed they were at higher risk of developing mesothelioma and heart disease.