Mesothelioma Cancer Resources Blog

Many mesothelioma patients who have beaten the odds by surviving over 10 years after diagnosis attribute some of their longevity to holistic treatments.  Paul Kraus, a 14-year mesothelioma survivor, plotted his own course of treatment relying on alternative therapies, as well as yoga and meditation.  Kraus and many other cancer patients can give anecdotal evidence …

Mesothelioma, a cancer caused by exposure to asbestos, affects nearly 3,000 Americans each year.  However, over one-third of the victims are military veterans.  Due to the extended latency period of the disease some veterans exposed to asbestos between the 1950s and 1970s are just now exhibiting symptoms, and are dealing with their mounting medical bills. …

In September, Duke researchers warned cancer patients of the potential of developing blood clots, or venous thromboembolism (VTE), during treatment, and up to one year after receiving chemotherapy.  Now, the SAVE-ONCO study, funded by Sanofi, reports that in patients who were treated with an experimental form of heparin the risk of developing a blood clot …