Mesothelioma Cancer Resources Blog

Researchers in South Korea reported this week that they have identified a soil fungus that can inhibit the spread or metastasis of cancer.  While many cancers have a point of origin, such as pleural mesothelioma that originates in the lining of the lungs, cancerous cells can travel through the blood or lymphatic system spreading the …

Researchers at Wake Forest University School of Medicine have found another reason to quit smoking:  the caregiver/patient dyad (pair) suffers more emotional stress if one of them continues to smoke when one is suffering from lung cancer or colorectal cancer.  An incurable cancer that affects the lining of the lungs, mesothelioma, is stressful enough to …

The National Lung Cancer Partnership has announced the 2011 recipients of their Young Investigator Research Grants.  The awards were developed “to support lung cancer researchers early in their careers and ignite their interest in the field.”   One recipient, Dr. Sunil Singhal, who treats pleural diseases, including mesothelioma, will focus his research on targeting immune-suppressing factors …