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Scientists and doctors at Wake Forest University in Virginia are exploring the possibility of personalized mesothelioma treatments in their lab. Researchers are studying treatments that they perform on biopsies of 3D mini-mesothelioma tumors from patients. These mini tumors serve as models to try out new therapies before using the therapy on the patient. The tumors » Read More

Asbestos exposure causes mesothelioma, a rare and aggressive form of cancer. There are four different types, the majority of which is a lung cancer. Like most cancers, the disease can occur decades after exposure. Symptoms may not be present until it is quite advanced. Since it is difficult to detect early, most cases will be » Read More

Mesothelioma is a form of cancer in the lungs that develops because of exposure to asbestos. A mesothelioma diagnosis can be devastating to the person receiving the diagnosis, and to the family and friends who surround them. If you were exposed to asbestos because of a mistake by a manufacturer or your work, you may be entitled » Read More

The dangers associated with asbestos exposure have made the mineral’s use in the United States almost obsolete. It was commonly used in building materials such as tile, paint, and insulation, putting many at risk to adverse side effects in the process. When asbestos was revealed to be a carcinogenic toxin, the mineral was replaced with » Read More