Mesothelioma is a rare and incurable cancer effecting the lining of the lungs pleura), heart (pericardium) and abdominal cavity (peritoneum). It is caused by exposure to asbestos particles, and although the symptoms are similar to those of lung cancer, it is resistant to many common lung cancer treatments. Researchers around the world are exploring novel […]
There are many environmental hazards that we face as residents of an industrialized nation. Asbestos, a fiber found in the insulation of many buildings that is known to cause mesothelioma, is just one of the many toxic substances communities must deal with. Though there has been vast research into the effects of high levels of single […]
Mesothelioma is a rare and deadly cancer caused by exposure to asbestos. The disease can lay dormant for decades after exposure, and symptoms often mimic other diseases, making it difficult to diagnose. Recently though, a team of international researchers may have made a breakthrough in identifying blood proteins to help diagnose the disease. This is […]
Global Asbestos Awareness Week is held annually from April 1 through April 7. The week is designed to promote education and awareness about asbestos and the diseases that it causes, including mesothelioma. Asbestos is a natural fiber that is mined for use in construction, shipbuilding, auto manufacturing and many other trades. It is also known […]
A Japanese research team recently published an editorial detailing two potential drug treatment breakthroughs for malignant pleural mesothelioma. Researchers from Hyogo College of Medicine have begun testing two new drugs that take separate approaches to eliminating cancerous cells, both with promising results. This is good news for pleural mesothelioma patients, who are often faced with […]
Researchers have developed a pathology-based grading system that could result in significant changes in the survival rate for a subset of peritoneal mesothelioma patients. By using a two-tiered grading system, physicians can provide a more accurate prognosis and tailor treatment methods to improve outcomes for certain patients. Researchers are hopeful that this system will help […]
A recent study reveals that the nature or length of a person’s asbestos exposure does not affect what subtype of mesothelioma they contract. Mesothelioma, a rare and deadly cancer caused by asbestos exposure, can present in several forms, distinguished by subtle cellular differences. The study was conducted by a team in Australia, which has one […]
A recent study revealed that once a person has been exposed to asbestos, his or her risk of developing mesothelioma does not decrease over time. Researchers from several Italian universities conducted a study to observe the risk of developing mesothelioma in the decades after encountering asbestos. Exposure to asbestos fibers can cause a number of […]
February is National Cancer Prevention Month in the United States. Although there are many factors beyond a person’s control – such as asbestos exposure – that may contribute to cancer development, there are steps people can take to reduce their risk. The American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) estimates that about 374,000 cancer diagnoses in […]
A recent study reveals that liquid biopsies might be more effective than tissue biopsies in detecting mutations in advanced lung cancer patients. A team of researchers from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania found that a liquid biopsy revealed clinically relevant mutations showing the progression of the disease that were not […]
