Mesothelioma Cancer Resources Blog

Cancer Research UK has announced a partnership with AstraZeneca and Pfizer that will move them one step closer to building a foundation to offer personalized medicine to cancer patients in the UK.  Personalized care is treatment targeted to the patients’ unique genetic characteristics, and offers the right treatment at the right time.  Mesothelioma is one …

The holiday season is now upon us and many people head to their attics and basements to retrieve their holiday decorations that have been stored away for the year.  Retrieving them often involves moving boxes, climbing in and out of crawl spaces and then dragging the treasures through the house.  It is important to remember …

Recent action from the Obama administration and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to address increasing drug shortages could mean relief for some mesothelioma patients who rely on medications for treatment of their disease, New York mesothelioma attorney Joseph W. Belluck said recently. “People suffering from deadly asbestos-related cancers such as mesothelioma must have …

Hearing the doctor say “you have mesothelioma” is a devastating blow to anyone.  Most adults, however, have the education and capacity to understand the diagnosis, process the information and manage their emotions.  However, when you try to explain mesothelioma and the complexities of the disease to your young children or grandchildren you will need to …

Mesothelioma, a rare cancer diagnosed in close to 3,000 Americans each year, is a serious lung disease primarily caused by exposure to asbestos fibers.  Treatment for mesothelioma typically involves surgery, chemotherapy and radiation, although the cancer is resistant to many of the standard drugs.  Currently there is no known cure for the disease, however, researchers …

When asbestos is improperly handled and removed in violation of federal regulations – as alleged in the recent prosecution of a Monroe County contractor – it can put others at risk of contracting deadly, asbestos-related illnesses, New York mesothelioma attorney Joseph W. Belluck said this month. As reported in the Penfield Post, the Rochester-area contractor …

Mesothelioma is a rare, incurable cancer caused by asbestos exposure.  In order to fight the disease, patients often undergo surgery, chemotherapy and radiation.   For the patients, managing the aggressive treatment regimen is made easier with support from their family and friends.  This month, in honor of the 65 million family caregivers in the United States, …

Mesothelioma is a form of lung cancer caused by asbestos exposure and is most commonly found in the outer lining of the lungs called the mesothelium.  While chemotherapy is a standard treatment option, finding the most effective chemotherapeutic agent for each patient is critical for offering patients increased survival and a better quality of life …

Doctors are already turning to emerging technology on their smartphones to help in the treatment of their mesothelioma patients.  Now, two surgeons are encouraging other surgeons and physicians to take advantage of the various social media sites, especially Twitter, “to enhance surgeon and patient education and communication.”  A physician who specializes in treating mesothelioma patients, …

A new malignant pleural mesothelioma screening device may be on the horizon, according to researchers at the University of Amsterdam and the University of Bari, Italy.  Using an electronic nose, the researchers reported in Lung Cancer that the exhaled volatile organic compounds (VOCs) left a “breathprint” identifying mesothelioma in the person.  For years, researchers have …