Category Archives: Research/Treatment
Mesothelioma research and treatment options.
FDA Supports Personalized Medicine for Mesothelioma
Written on January 17, 2014 at 1:46 pm, by MRHFM
Personalized medicine is more than a trend. This innovative subcategory of medicine is expanding at an impressive rate, with renowned research centers such as Harvard, Stanford, and Duke leading the way. In fact, the market is now worth a staggering $232 billion a year and according to PricewaterhouseCoopers, the market is expected to grow by Continue Reading »
Major UK Trials Explore Life-Extending Treatments for Mesothelioma
Written on December 17, 2013 at 2:54 pm, by MRHFM
Two UK clinical trials are underway, each with the goal to study the effectiveness of several drugs on patients suffering with pleural mesothelioma. The first trial “MESO 2,” is dedicated to studying a drug called “ganetespib.” Supported by Cancer Research UK, the National Institute for Health Research Cancer Research Network (NCRN), Synta Pharmaceuticals, and University Continue Reading »
Silica Microparticle Shows Promise for Treatment of Malignant Mesothelioma
Written on December 13, 2013 at 9:07 am, by MRHFM
Malignant mesothelioma(s) are cancerous tumors of the lining of the pleura (lung and chest cavity), caused exclusively by asbestos exposure. Many believed that only long-term exposure to asbestos caused malignant mesothelioma, but it is now known that even short-term and second-hand exposure to asbestos dust can cause this aggressive and debilitating disease. The latency period Continue Reading »
Tips for Finding the Right Mesothelioma Doctor
Written on December 4, 2013 at 2:51 pm, by Neil Maune
Finding the right individual or family doctor can be challenging, but add a unique condition such as mesothelioma, and the task can seem daunting. The good news is it doesn’t have to be. If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with mesothelioma, you will find that the medical landscape is becoming increasingly lush Continue Reading »
Complementary and Alternative Medicine Treatments for Mesothelioma: Understanding the Difference, Types, Benefits
Written on November 27, 2013 at 7:51 am, by MRHFM
Complementary and Alternative Medicine, dubbed “CAM” by the National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health, refers to treatments that are not part of traditional medical practices. Although the terms “complementary” and “alternative” are often used interchangeably, there are several significant differences between the two. Complementary treatments are used along with conventional medicine—as Continue Reading »
