Mesothelioma Cancer Resources Blog

CD146, a protein molecule, has been linked to the advanced tumor stage of various malignant cancers including prostate cancer, ovarian cancer and malignant melanoma.  Now scientists have found an increased presence of the protein in malignant mesothelioma, but not in non-cancerous pleural effusions.  Researchers reported in an article in Modern Pathology that this distinction may offer …

by Nancy Meredith According to the National Cancer Institute, a biomarker is “a biological molecule found in blood, other body fluids, or tissues that is a sign of a normal or abnormal process, or of a condition or disease.”   Biomarkers can be useful in diagnosing and treating diseases such as mesothelioma and other cancers, and …

In a rare move, the United States Food and Drug Administration may remove their approval for the use of Avastin in the treatment of breast cancer.  A 13 member panel of experts reviewed follow-up data on how patients have done on the drug and concluded that the benefits of the drug do not outweigh the …

Athletic events are becoming popular methods for raising much-needed funds for mesothelioma research.  As more and more advocates join the fight for a mesothelioma cure, however, fundraising and donation options have become more diverse.  While mesothelioma is a form of lung cancer, the research dollars designated for lung cancer don’t always end up funding projects …

The family of mesothelioma victim Jeff Crist, is holding the Jeff Crist Memorial Golf Outing Thursday, Sept. 30, 2010, at Heritage Hills Golf Resort in York, Pennsylvania.   All of the proceeds from the Outing will be donated to the International Mesothelioma Program (IMP) to advance groundbreaking research, novel treatment and compassionate patient care. Crist (1949-2009) …

Janelle Bedel has endured surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, physical therapy and countless doctor and hospital visits for three years – but now she is declaring herself mesothelioma-free.  Diagnosed at the age of 31, Bedel was determined to beat the disease, and now she wants to help others do the same. Mesothelioma is a rare, aggressive cancer …

MesotheliomaHelp.net, one of the web’s primary resources for information on malignant mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases, has added a series of frequently asked questions (FAQs) to the website.  These commonly asked mesothelioma-related questions are a good first reference for families when dealing with the news that a loved one has been diagnosed with the deadly …

The Department of Defense (DoD) has awarded a contract to SRA International, Inc., a provider of technology and strategic consulting services and solutions to government organizations, to continue to support the receipt and scientific review of research grant applications to DoD’s Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP) system.  The Department of Defense (DoD) is responsible …

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced this month that the Asbestos Dump Superfund site in Long Hill Township and Harding Township, Morris County, New Jersey has been successfully cleaned up, and the asbestos no longer poses a significant threat to public health or the environment.   Asbestos is a human carcinogen and is known …

Pleural mesothelioma, an unusual form of cancer caused by exposure to airborne asbestos fibers, often has a complex growth pattern resulting in metastasis, leading to the diagnosis of a secondary cancer. Mesothelioma is diffuse and spreads throughout the body by entering the blood stream or the lymphatic system.   It is rare that “in situ” mesothelioma, …