New Detection Test For Lung Cancer In Development
Lung cancer, like asbestosis and mesothelioma, can be caused by exposure to asbestos. Many who suffer from lung cancer and mesothelioma have to undergo invasive procedures when being diagnosed. However, new procedures are being developed to test for...
Oxaliplatin (Eloxatin) – Mesothelioma Treatment When Pemetrexed (Alimta) and Cisplatin Stop Working
Treatment of malignant mesothelioma has been extremely difficult. Not only is malignant mesothelioma resistant to most forms of chemotherapy drugs, but even when the mesothelioma tumor responds to the standard protocol of treatment with Alimta (Pemetrexed) and Cisplatin,...
Recent Survey Leads to Greater Focus on Pain Management for Cancer Victims
In a recent survey, the American Pain Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting research for effective pain management, found that a majority of cancer patients experience severe pain even when using pain medications. As a result, the...
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Role of Asbestos in the Development of Mesothelioma Studied by IMP Research Team
The fact that asbestos exposure can cause malignant mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases is well established. However, despite years of research, the actual mechanisms by which asbestos fibers cause disease on a cellular level remain unclear. The International...
Understanding the Stages of Mesothelioma at M. D. Anderson Cancer Center
Because mesothelioma is a relatively rare form of cancer, it is often difficult to diagnose and treat. Fortunately, researchers all over the country are working hard to improve our understanding of the disease in order to develop better...
10th International Conference of the International Mesothelioma Interest Group Held In Kyoto, Japan
The International Mesothelioma Interest Group (iMig) is an organization composed of health professionals and researchers who have an interest in malignant mesothelioma. From August 31, 2010 to September 3, 2010 iMig held its 10th International Conference at the...
2010 Asbestos Conference on Laboratory Issues
On January 28-29, 2010, the ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials) Committee D22 on Air Quality sponsored the Michael E. Beard Asbestos Conference 2010: Laboratory Issues. This year’s conference, held in San Antonio, Texas was named in...
Dr. David Sugarbaker Shares Mesothelioma Treatment Strategies with Doctors and Lawyers
Dr. David Sugarbaker, the founder and director of the International Mesothelioma Program (IMP), exudes confidence and optimism as he talks about his state-of-the-art treatment for mesothelioma patients. His attitude and his team’s groundbreaking work in the treatment of...
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