Mesothelioma Cancer Resources Blog

Mesothelioma is a rare, serious and aggressive cancer that normally occurs in the lungs and is conclusively linked to exposure to asbestos fibers. This exposure to asbestos fibers typically occurs in the workplace and is sometimes brought home on a worker’s clothes. Mesothelioma has an extended latency period – symptoms can sometimes take between 20-40 …

Italian researchers found that while a second surgery to treat a recurrence of malignant mesothelioma may not increase the survival rate for a patient, the surgery may relieve a patient’s pain. The results were determined after reviewing 74 cases of mesothelioma patients who underwent surgery over 20 years to remove a diseased lung as well …

Receiving the tragic news that you have malignant mesothelioma can be devastating and will likely result in upheaval in your life and your family’s life, stress, and the feeling of despair. However, research now confirms what many individuals have been saying, “it was one of the best things that ever happened to me.” Mesothelioma is …

The National Lung Cancer Partnership announced today that they will host the 3rd Lung Cancer Advocacy Summit: Tools for Change from April 22 – 25, 2010 in Tampa, FL. According to the summit flyer, the goal of the Lung Cancer Advocacy Summit is to empower advocates by providing them with training, resources, knowledge and courage …

Mesothelioma is a serious cancer that occurs in individuals exposed to airborne asbestos fibers. Even small amounts of asbestos and infrequent exposure can create a risk for contracting mesothelioma or other asbestos-related diseases. Most cases of mesothelioma are diagnosed 30 years or more after exposure. The latency period can be as long as 50 years. …

With a goal “to identify and develop treatment regimens to improve the quality of our patients’ lives and to eradicate mesothelioma as a life-threatening disease,” doctors and researchers at the University of Chicago Mesothelioma Program are pioneers in the research and treatment of malignant mesothelioma. Mesothelioma, an unusual form of cancer known to be caused …

Attorney Joseph W. Belluck of Belluck & Fox LLP says overhaul of NYC asbestos abatement program marks progress, but more safeguards needed. New York, NY January 6, 2010 — New York City needs to continue reducing the risk of exposure to cancer-causing asbestos until it is non-existent, a New York attorney said. Attorney Joseph W. …

Joan Massague, PhD, Chairman of the Sloan-Kettering Institute’s Cancer Biology and Genetics Program, and colleagues, published their findings that tumors can send out tiny cells called seeds spreading cancer throughout the body. They also report that the tumors can re-seed themselves even after being removed through surgery. Mesothelioma, an unusual form of cancer caused by …

Mesothelioma is a serious cancer that occurs in individuals exposed to airborne asbestos fibers. Even small amounts of asbestos and infrequent exposure can create a risk for contracting mesothelioma or other asbestos-related diseases. Mesothelioma is highly aggressive and is resistant to many cancer treatments. Currently, there is no known cure for the disease. Below are …

As 2010 begins it’s time to look back at some of the successes and advances made in 2009 towards mesothelioma research and treatment. Mesothelioma, an unusual form of cancer which can take up to five decades to be properly diagnosed, is responsible for approximately 3,000 new cases each year in the United States. Currently, there …