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Photodynamic therapy (PDT) has been used to treat some forms of cancer with good results since 2003. Known by some as light therapy, PDT uses a photosensitive drug to create oxygen. The oxygen kills nearby cells so when cancer cells have been targeted by the drug, these are destroyed. It is especially effective at eliminating » Read More

Mesothelioma is a serious, rare, and aggressive form of cancer that occurs in higher than average rates in Philadelphia and New Jersey. This is because mesothelioma is caused by inhaling asbestos fibers, a product that remains in widespread use in regional manufacturing and construction. With no cure for this cancer, researchers have been working overtime » Read More

Many individuals who suffer with mesothelioma were exposed to asbestos in their work environments. In a significant number of these cases, individuals were exposed to asbestos in environments where they worked directly with materials that contained asbestos, such as drywall and insulation. They may also have worked in environments that contained significant amounts of asbestos » Read More

Early diagnosis of mesothelioma is key to providing a patient with the best treatment available to improve prognosis. Treatment options for mesothelioma include radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and surgery. Newer treatment methods, like gene therapy, are currently being tested to determine their effectiveness for patients. One new treatment for mesothelioma that has been found to have » Read More