In very rare cases, mesothelioma can be inherited through a mutation of the BAP1 gene, which can make mesothelioma development more likely. That said, the most common way of developing mesothelioma is through asbestos exposure. If you believe you may have been exposed to asbestos at work, home, school, or in the military, talk to…
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5 New Clinical Trials for Mesothelioma in November 2020
New clinical trials for mesothelioma are important because they can lead to treatments that can help patients live longer and improve quality of life. There are several new mesothelioma clinical trials that are ongoing as of November 2020. Learn more about these new clinical trials for mesothelioma. New Clinical Trials for Mesothelioma Explained Mesothelioma clinical…
New FDA-Approved Mesothelioma Treatment Offers Hope To Patients
In October 2020, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a combination of two immunotherapy drugs – Opdivo and Yervoy – for use on patients with mesothelioma. This breakthrough announcement means patients may have more options to live longer. Find all that you need to know below about this new mesothelioma treatment. What Is…
Resources for Patients Recently Diagnosed With Mesothelioma
It doesn’t matter how tough you are: Receiving a cancer diagnosis can be a frightful and life-altering experience. There is no telling how such a whirlwind of confusion and uncertainty may affect you and your loved ones. Just as each type of cancer is different, so is each person. It may be true that no…
Top Mesothelioma Doctors You Should Contact
If you have been diagnosed with mesothelioma, it is important to work with expert doctors to get the best care possible. Robert Cameron, Paul Sugarbaker, and Avi Lebenthal are some of the top mesothelioma doctors in the country. Learn more about these doctors and others below. Top Pleural Mesothelioma Doctors Mesothelioma is broken up into…
Mesothelioma and Talcum Powder: 6 Fast Facts
Talcum powder may contain asbestos, a mineral that causes the deadly cancer mesothelioma. Major talcum powder companies deny the presence of asbestos in their talc, even as mesothelioma victims file lawsuits against them and receive millions of dollars. Get the facts about mesothelioma and talcum powder below. Fact #1: Asbestos Has Been Found in Talcum…
4 Natural Mesothelioma Treatments
Mesothelioma patients can find relief from painful symptoms with natural treatments like acupuncture, aromatherapy, meditation, and dietary supplements. That said, patients should speak with doctors to make sure that natural treatments will be helpful. While natural treatments can ease pain, standard cancer treatments offer the best chance for long-term survival. Natural Treatments for Mesothelioma Explained…
Clinical Trial Recruiting Mesothelioma Patients to Undergo Immunotherapy Treatment MesoPher
Amphera, a Dutch biotechnology company has been developing a new immunotherapy drug for pleural mesothelioma — MesoPher. In March 2019, the company announced they have recruited the first patients to participate in their Phase 2/3 study to investigate MesoPher as a second-line treatment option for pleural mesothelioma. Currently, chemotherapy using a mixture of Alimta® (pemetrexed)…
Pacific Mesothelioma Center Receives Patent for Mesothelioma Stem Cell Therapy
The Pacific Mesothelioma Center (PMC) in Los Angeles, California has been issued a U.S. patent for a new treatment—mesothelioma stem cell therapy. The center at the Pacific Heart, Lung and Blood Institute can now offer mesenchymal stem cell treatment and clinical research opportunities to patients with pleural mesothelioma. New Treatments Provide New Hope Stem cell…