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Researchers have discovered a new way to enhance chemotherapy treatment of pleural mesothelioma. Currently, the standard of care for malignant pleural mesothelioma is to treat it with a combination of chemotherapy drugs called pemetrexed (Alimta) and cisplatin. Although this is the standard, the illness rarely responds well to these treatments, as it is effective in » Read More

Even though the chances of getting mesothelioma have declined over the past decades, the danger still exists. This form of cancer is caused by inhaling asbestos fibers, which adversely affect the lungs, abdomen or heart. Although the use of asbestos is heavily regulated, it is not completely banned in this country. There are four kinds » Read More

When determining the extent of the cancer growth of any patient, a doctor will normally use a staging method. This gives the patient a clearer picture of where they fall on the continuum of the disease. It is also an invaluable tool for doctors, since it can help determine whether or not a patient is » Read More

Mesothelioma, the lung cancer caused by exposure to asbestos, has benefited from advancements in cancer treatment. One important treatment used to deal with the disease is radiation therapy. Relatively recent changes to the Medicare program are being implemented as part of the Medicare Access and Children’s Health Improvement (CHIP) Reauthorization Act. They involve moving from » Read More