Asbestos is a fiber that was used extensively in construction in the first half of the twentieth century. In the 1960s, scientists discovered that inhaling asbestos particles causes mesothelioma, a rare form of cancer affecting the lining of the lungs and chest cavity, as well as other deadly diseases. Although its use has declined, asbestos […]
There’s good news from Geneva for patients suffering from malignant pleural mesothelioma. In a recent presentation at the European Lung Cancer Conference in Geneva, Switzerland, researchers reported success with a new immunotherapy program that combines live bacterium with traditional chemotherapy. Doctors involved in the study reported a 90% rate of illness control and a 59% […]
Mesothelioma, a rare form of cancer caused by asbestos exposure, is notoriously difficult to treat. The deadly disease is resistant to many common cancer treatments, including many cancer drugs. Researchers are finding, however, that the key to mesothelioma survival may not be one treatment, but a combination of treatments. Combination therapy is showing promising results […]
Mesothelioma, the type of cancer that affects the mesothelium commonly associated with prolonged exposure to asbestos, is also characterized by its long latency period. Mesothelioma symptoms can take up to 50 years following an individual’s exposure to manifest, which is often long after the individual retired from the career where he or she was exposed […]
The Benjamin Shein Family Foundation is proud to have sponsored the fifth annual Bud Cuthbert Golf Classic, an event to honor the life of Bud Cuthbert. The day included lunch and golf, followed by dinner with cocktails. The proceeds of the event went to the Bud Cuthbert Research and Patient Care Fund at the Abramson […]
Sean Parker, billionaire technology whiz and creator of the Parker Foundation, recently announced that he would be donating $250 million in grant money to six leading research centers – including the University of Pennsylvania – in an effort to accelerate the development of revolutionary cancer treatments. The Parker Foundation for Cancer Immunotherapy prioritizes the sharing […]
An Australian man is struggling to pay for the treatments that could save his life. In addition to battling mesothelioma, a rare and deadly cancer, the 59 year-old is now battling with the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme to get coverage for Keytruda, a drug that could help extend his life expectancy. Currently, the drug is not […]
The Benjamin Shein Family Foundation and Shein Law are proud to partner with Fox Chase Cancer Center and the fight against cancer as Silver Sponsors of the third annual In Vino Vita benefit and wine auction. The $1 million dollars raised at the event on April 9, 2016 will be used to create a state-of-the-art […]
A thoracic surgeon in Boston is providing new treatment options for veterans suffering from mesothelioma. Dr. Abraham Lebenthal recently performed the first intraoperative heated chemotherapy procedure at the Boston VA for a patient with malignant pleural mesothelioma. Mesothelioma, a rare and deadly form of cancer, has few treatment options, so it is promising to see […]
Global asbestos awareness is needed for workers all over the world, beginning in the early 19th century. Exposure to asbestos causes a slew of health issues, with mesothelioma as the most commonly known disease. Unknown to many, there is still no official ban for asbestos use, leaving the lethal substance legal in the USA and […]
