Category Archives: Research/Treatment
Mesothelioma research and treatment options.
Emerging Science Shows Promise in Advancing Early Detection, Fight Against Mesothelioma
Written on February 13, 2014 at 11:54 am, by Neil Maune
One of the most interesting definitions of nanotechnology is offered by Encyclopedia Britannica’s Merriam-Webster Dictionary. It is also one of the easiest to understand. It defines nanotechnology as “the science of manipulating materials on an atomic or molecular scale especially to build microscopic devices (as robots).” Not to be confused with the controversial “nanomaterials” that Continue Reading »
Pilot Program Shows Promise in Fight Against Mesothelioma
Written on February 11, 2014 at 11:39 am, by MRHFM
A radiation oncologist in Victoria, Australia says a tested radiation technique may improve the life expectancy for mesothelioma patients. The technique involves administering high doses of radiotherapy to decrease the activity of tumor masses. These high doses are considered much higher than conventional doses which, in many cases, offer poor results. Radiotherapy (another term for Continue Reading »
Mesothelioma Prognosis Part Three: Looking to the Future
Written on January 29, 2014 at 10:04 am, by Neil Maune
Patients that have been diagnosed early, and only have the parietal pleura affected, have a good chance of survival with 70 percent of patients living for five years or more. A mesothelioma diagnosis doesn’t have to be treated like a death sentence. Although mesothelioma is an aggressive disease, when caught in its early stages, the Continue Reading »
Study Shows Laparoscopic Surgery Leads to Fewer Complications for Mesothelioma Cancer Treatment
Written on January 23, 2014 at 9:21 am, by Neil Maune
European Journal of Surgical Oncology (EJSO) Volume 39 Issue 10 Laparoscopy (lap·a·ros·co·py) is a type of surgery in which small incisions are made in the abdominal wall through which a laparoscope and other instruments can be placed to permit structures within the abdomen and pelvis to be seen. A variety of probes or other instruments Continue Reading »
Mesothelioma Prognosis Part Two: How to Improve Life Expectancy
Written on January 22, 2014 at 8:39 am, by MRHFM
A promising 9% of mesothelioma patients survive five years or more. How did they do it? Well, they didn’t do it alone. As a follow up to Mesothelioma Prognosis Part One: Treatment, we are discussing how one improves life expectancy in this Part Two article. While most asbestos use and production ceased in the U.S. Continue Reading »
