Doctors Helping Veterans with Mesothelioma Access the VA Health Care System
Doctors in the West Los Angeles VA health care system, including Dr. Robert Cameron, strive to find veterans treatment for their mesothelioma diagnosis.
Study: Decades After Exposure to Asbestos Does Not Diminish Its Toxicity
New research shows that people who were exposed to toxic asbestos fibers do not outlive their risk of developing deadly mesothelioma.
Anti-Alcoholism Drug from 1950s Shows Promise in Treating Mesothelioma
Disulfiram, a drug used to treat alcoholism since the 1950s, has shown promise in mesothelioma treatment by enhancing effectiveness of chemotherapy.
Survivor Credits Good Life, God and Graviola Tea to Survival
Survivor Rich D. is enjoying his life by traveling alongside his wife and son to baseball games, Las Vegas and Walt Disney World.
Ed Lauter Asbestos Lawsuit Casts a Wide Net
The wrongful death lawsuit filed by actor Ed Lauter’s widow casts a wide net, ensnaring CBS, Ford and others blamed for his death from mesothelioma.
Cameron Leads International Mesothelioma Symposium on Lung-Sparing Therapies
Dr. Robert Cameron will discuss advances in cancer treatment at the 2014 International Symposium on Lung-Sparing Therapies for Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma.
Mesothelioma Surgical Candidates Compare Mortality and Morbidity Rates
The mortality and morbidity rates of aggressive mesothelioma surgeries, such as EPP and P/D, continue to fuel debate over which is more beneficial.
Mesothelioma Survivor Kasie Coleman Has Bright Business Future
Kasie Coleman’s mesothelioma is in remission, and she keeps herself busy – and her mind off the cancer – with her third Sugarbelle Bakery in Baton Rouge.
Virtual Consultation System at Ochsner Could Help Mesothelioma Patients Everywhere
Ochsner is considering a virtual consultation system to allow its specialists access to patient records from other facilities over a secure website.
Proud Immigrant and Mesothelioma Survivor Teaches Family About Attitude
Antonio L. is a six-year cancer survivor exposed to asbestos in a New York factory, where he worked after leaving his homeland of Ecuador in the 1970s.
Dr. Stevens Wants Beaumont to Be Midwest Leader in Mesothelioma Treatment
Dr. Craig Stevens at the Beaumont Cancer Institute near Detroit wants the facility to lead the Midwest in mesothelioma treatment.
Cerfolio Leads the Charge for Robotics in Thoracic Surgery
Surgeon Robert Cerfolio at the Birmingham Health Care System advocates using da Vinci Surgical System robot for some thoracic operations.
Fox Chase Committing Its Best to Mesothelioma Treatment
Doctors at the sixth annual Advances in Thoracic Oncology Conference at Fox Chase Cancer Center discussed innovative therapies and advancements.
Japan Study Finds Standard Chemotherapy Still Best Hope for Mesothelioma
Results of a new study by researchers at Shizuoka Cancer Center and Juntendo University in Japan show chemotherapy is the best treatment for mesothelioma.
Study: Palliative Chemotherapy Not Meeting Patient Expectations
Study shows that palliative chemotherapy doesn’t prolong survival or ease symptoms as once thought, but it can diminish quality of life.