The Rise of Mesothelioma in Women
- Categories:
- Cancer
- Pleural Mesothelioma
- Women and Mesothelioma
- Mesothelioma
Since 1991, the number of women with mesothelioma and other asbestos illnesses has risen despite partial bans on asbestos.
New Artificial Intelligence Tool Could Detect Mesothelioma, ‘Asbestos Cancer’
- Categories:
- Clinical Trials
- Pleural Mesothelioma
- Treatment
- Mesothelioma
A promising new artificial intelligence (AI) tool could streamline the process of identifying mesothelioma tumors in patients.
Natural Disasters Threaten Toxic Asbestos Superfund Sites in Western States
- Categories:
- Asbestos
- Lung Cancer
- First Responders
- Pleural Mesothelioma
Natural disasters could harm Superfund dump sites, causing toxic air pollutants like asbestos to be released into the environment.
New CAR T-Cell Therapy for Mesothelioma Patients Enters Clinical Trials
- Categories:
- Clinical Trials
- Pleural Mesothelioma
- Treatment
- Mesothelioma
Scientists and researchers are testing new CAR-T cell treatment methods in clinical trials. Learn the timeline and what to expect.
Recent Studies Put Women In Mesothelioma Spotlight
A pair of recent studies put women in the spotlight of mesothelioma research, suggesting secondary exposure significantly impacts women.
Phase II Mesothelioma Clinical Trial Involving Radiation Therapy Actively Recruiting Patients
- Categories:
- Clinical Trials
- Pleural Mesothelioma
- Treatment
- Mesothelioma
Phase II of a clinical trial involving surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy is actively recruiting patients with pleural mesothelioma.
9/11 First Responder Succumbs to Mesothelioma
- Categories:
- First Responders
- Pleural Mesothelioma
Nick Ursta, an EMT, firefighter, and construction worker, was a victim of pleural mesothelioma, an aggressive form of cancer caused by asbestos exposure.
5 Important Facts to Mark Lung Cancer Awareness Month
- Categories:
- Lung Cancer
- Pleural Mesothelioma
- Treatment
Each year, members of the medical community, non-profits, and patient organizations join forces to bring lung cancer back into the public eye.
CT Imaging Can Diagnose Pleural Mesothelioma
- Categories:
- Clinical Trials
- Lung Cancer
- Pleural Mesothelioma
- Mesothelioma
The combination of imaging features with a history of asbestos exposure may be enough information to diagnose pleural mesothelioma.
Researchers: New FDA-Approved Immunotherapy Device Showing Promise
- Categories:
- Clinical Trials
- Pleural Mesothelioma
- Treatment
A non-invasive treatment that combines chemotherapy with electrical currents to shrink mesothelioma tumors appears to be working for a group of patients.