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Mayo Clinic Researchers Discover Chromosomal Arrangements in Mesothelioma That Could Lead to Better Treatment

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When it comes to the extremely deadly cancer mesothelioma, discovering little rays of hope is crucial for patients who all too often feel truly helpless. While many researchers have been looking toward immunotherapy as the new ideal means through which to best treat cases of mesothelioma, specialized immunotherapy drugs have not worked for everyone. Doctors

Muscle Relaxant Administered Before Radiation for Mesothelioma May Improve Treatment Effectiveness

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New research has emerged from the University of Ohio that could transform treatment for mesothelioma patients. Researchers believe that administering a muscle relaxant called papaverine may help to increase the effectiveness of radiation to reduce or eliminate tumors. This could save the lives of those living with asbestos-related diseases, including mesothelioma. Radiation for Mesothelioma Can

“Meet the Researchers” Helps Mesothelioma Patients Better Understand Disease and Treatment

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Researchers from The June Hancock Mesothelioma Research Fund have discovered a better way of communicating with mesothelioma patients, which can improve patient outcomes and provide a better quality of life. Doctors Kate Hill, Mags Portman, and Zsuzsanna Tabi tested a new “Meet the Researchers” concept with mesothelioma patients, and the results are encouraging. Traditional symposium