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A virus is not usually thought of as a benefit. But for mesothelioma patients, notable new research on using viruses to treat cancer offers a potential new treatment. Virotherapy – also called oncolytic viral therapy – is a treatment that uses specifically modified common viruses to attack cancer cells in several ways. This field of » Read More

Researchers are discovering that certain genes can contribute to contracting mesothelioma, and other cancers as well.  In addition, genes can play a role in how well the body responds to chemotherapy and other cancer treatments. Studies of Genes and Mesothelioma In a 2011 study that included research at Fox Chase Cancer Center in Philadelphia, researchers » Read More

Mesothelioma is an aggressive cancer that is usually caused by exposure to asbestos. Those that are diagnosed with this disease are often told there is little hope for a cure. As a result, mesothelioma patients have emotional needs that greatly differ from those diagnosed with other cancers. Researchers have identified several unique situational factors that » Read More

Diagnostic imaging is just one of the tools that doctors can rely on when attacking mesothelioma. First, it will help to diagnose the patient with mesothelioma. To achieve this, it may be used in conjunction with other modes such as blood tests. After diagnosis, it is often the most powerful tool in helping to detect » Read More