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Pleural Mesothelioma Study Looks at Molecular Makeup of Tumors

MHN Staff12.13.19

International researchers are using molecular profiling to identify different types of pleural mesothelioma tumors, according to an October 2019 study. These profiles allow doctors to distinguish tumors that otherwise look very similar under a microscope, which is essential to making a correct diagnosis and administering the most effective treatments. New Findings May Help Malignant Pleural

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New Study Says Chemoimmunotherapy May Be the Future of Mesothelioma Treatment

MHN Staff12.4.19

Chemoimmunotherapy may kill cancer cells more quickly while decreasing the negative effects of chemotherapy. This could result in increased survival rates for mesothelioma patients, who often struggle to live past one or two years following their diagnosis. Chemoimmunotherapy drugs may be the “next frontier” in treating mesothelioma. What Is Chemoimmunotherapy? Chemoimmunotherapy is a promising treatment

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DIY Craze Yields Immense Danger to Homeowners Renovating Older Houses

Beth Swantek11.25.19November 25, 2019

As a highly respected orthopedic surgeon, Geoffrey Newton certainly possessed the income to hire contractors to renovate his kitchen and bathrooms. When the family’s boiler needed to be replaced, his profession afforded him the ability to hire an HVAC specialist. Yet according to the U.K.’s Daily Mail, Newton loved to do it himself — and,

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What Mesothelioma Patients Should Know About the NovoTTF-100L Treatment System

MHN Staff11.22.19

Photo Credit: 2019 Novocure. All rights reserved. The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved a breakthrough treatment option for malignant pleural mesothelioma patients. Novocure’s NovoTTF-100L offers new hope, with clinical trials improving the prognosis of patients who used it with chemotherapy. It is the first new treatment option for the deadly disease to

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4 Traits to Look for in Mesothelioma Cancer Centers — According to Mesothelioma Experts

MHN Staff10.15.19

At a recent International Symposium on Malignant Mesothelioma, three doctors representing some of the biggest organizations behind mesothelioma treatment discussed what patients should look for to determine a truly outstanding mesothelioma treatment center. The quality of the center you choose for your care may determine your treatment options, your prognosis, and overall, your quality of

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What Patients Should Know About the New HPN536 Mesothelioma Clinical Trials

MHN Staff10.1.19

On April 18, 2019, Harpoon Therapeutics, Inc. announced the dosing of their first patient with HPN536. HPN536 is a type of lab-created protein that causes T cells — special cells in the immune system — to target and attack mesothelioma and other cancer cells. Part 2 of the clinical trial will involve volunteers with mesothelioma.

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A History of Mesothelioma Awareness Day

MHN Staff09.26.19

September 26, 2019 marks the 16th annual Mesothelioma Awareness Day. Since 2004, the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation (Meso Foundation) has spearheaded Mesothelioma Awareness Day to drive more attention and funding toward mesothelioma treatment research. For over a decade and a half, the thousands of participants in Mesothelioma Awareness Day have helped more and more families

New Oncology Nurse Report Details Challenges of Mesothelioma Pain Management

MHN Staff06.15.19June 13, 2019

Managing mesothelioma pain during treatment is a challenge because pain is often caused by multiple factors. However, the more experts understand the pathology of pain—how and why pain develops—the more effectively they can treat it and improve patient quality of life. A new oncology nurses’ report looked at the challenges doctors face when trying to

Managing Mental Health Issues After Mesothelioma Diagnosis

MHN Staff06.1.19June 13, 2019

A cancer diagnosis, like mesothelioma, causes severe emotional distress producing a range of symptoms and mental health issues. Mesothelioma patients should be aware of the prevalent issue of mental health and cancer and understand what emotional issues may arise after diagnosis and throughout treatment. Learning you have cancer is a highly emotional and stressful time.

Study Finds Radiation For Pleural Mesothelioma Doubles Survival Rate

MHN Staff05.23.19May 21, 2019

A new study shows that aggressive radiation for pleural mesothelioma may be a crucial treatment option that improves patients’ life expectancy. The results from the research showed that pleural mesothelioma patients who undergo high doses of chest radiation have extended survival. About Radiation for Pleural Mesothelioma Currently, treatment options for pleural mesothelioma are limited and

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