Mesothelioma Cancer Resources Blog

Researchers at the University of Sydney have announced that they are developing a new class of anti-cancer drugs which “control the growth and spread of cancers” with minimal side effects.  The drugs, which the researchers tout as being the next generation of cancer treatment, have the potential to be effective against “highly aggressive” cancers such …

The Pacific Meso Center at the Pacific Heart, Lung and Blood Institute in Los Angeles once again hosted the International Symposium on Lung-Sparing Therapies for Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma.  In its second year, the symposium is an opportunity for mesothelioma experts to discuss the benefits of the “lung-sparing” surgery pleurectomy/decortication (P/D) which strips away the diseased …

The National Lung Cancer Partnership has announced the 2012 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.”  The research will benefit mesothelioma patients and lung cancer patients as the scientists search for treatments focused on killing …

Every year, nearly 3,000 Americans are diagnosed with some form of mesothelioma, a cancer of the lining of the lung, heart or abdomen, caused by exposure to asbestos.  Unfortunately, mesothelioma is extremely aggressive and is one of the most difficult types of cancer to treat.  An equally aggressive treatment regimen consisting of surgery, radiation and …

Researchers and scientists have spent a significant amount of time and resources trying to identify an effective treatment for mesothelioma. Although they have made important breakthroughs in the last few years in the lab, a therapy that can kill mesothelioma cancer cells and prevent further growth has remained elusive.  The difficulty in successfully eradicating mesothelioma, …

by Nancy Meredith Americans have long envied the longevity of Europeans along the Mediterranean Sea.  Their good health has been attributed to their healthy lifestyle and their diet, known as the Mediterranean diet, of fresh fruits and vegetables, olive oil, nuts and an occasional indulgence in a glass of red wine.  While mesothelioma patients have …

New York, NY, May 04, 2012 — A new British study reporting that workers exposed to asbestos run a higher risk of developing life-threatening illnesses in addition to mesothelioma is a disturbing finding but not entirely a surprise, New York mesothelioma attorney Joseph W. Belluck said today. The study, recently published in the Journal of …

According to the American Heart Association, too much cholesterol in a person’s system can build up on the walls of the arteries forming a plaque that can narrow the arteries leading to a heart attack or stroke. But in a recent study, researchers found that cholesterol has one redeeming quality.  They found that cholesterol may …

New York, NY, May 05, 2012 — Two Belluck & Fox, LLP, mesothelioma verdicts are among the Top New York Verdicts of 2011, according to recent results from Verdict Search. The $32 million verdict obtained in the case of Dummit v. A.W. Chesterton (No. 190196/10) placed No. 4 on the list. The $19.5 million verdict …

Next week the National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) will honor men and women who have made a difference in the lives of people with rare diseases.  Rare diseases, such as mesothelioma, AIDS and muscular dystrophy, affect over 30 million Americans, and leave many with terminal illnesses and no treatment.   Due to the rarity of …