Mesothelioma Cancer Resources Blog

Researchers from the University of Tsukuba in Japan reported in the October issue of the International Journal of Radiation Oncology•Biology•Physics that proton beam therapy was effective and well tolerated in inoperable patients with Stage I non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).  A Swedish group of oncologists also confirm the effectiveness of the therapy saying proton therapy …

by Nancy Meredith University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, with over 30 specialists on staff to support the treatment of mesothelioma patients and one of the premier treatment centers for mesothelioma, reports that there is a shortage of radiation oncologists in the United States and it could impact the treatment cancer patients receive in …

Since awarding its first cancer research grant in 1998 the Lance Armstrong Foundation, now known as LIVESTRONG, had awarded more than $18.7 million in research grants by 2007, and that figure continues to grow annually.  This week LIVESTRONG will be awarding another $650,000 through their Community Impact Program.  Among centers up for the various awards …