Mesothelioma Cancer Resources Blog

Christopher Ireland, a photographer living in Australia, has turned to art to get the word out about mesothelioma and to show the strength of the survivors. Mr. Ireland photographed 14 women whose husbands died from the asbestos cancer creating an exhibit entitled “Breathe.” The images are designed to capture the essence of the men through …

Researchers at Oxford University announced that they have developed an improved diagnostic test for early detection of malignant mesothelioma. Mesothelioma, an incurable cancer caused by asbestos exposure and affecting the lungs, is often difficult to diagnose and to distinguish from lung cancer. Using a more sensitive pleural fluid cytology test to evaluate the fluid that …

Doctors, pharmaceutical companies and patients rely on the results of clinical trials for breakthrough treatments for medical conditions. Finding new treatment options for mesothelioma, an incurable cancer caused by asbestos, is dependent on successful clinical trials focused on testing newly developed mesothelioma treatment approaches designed to combat the cancer. A clinical trial is one of …