Even with the latest and best cancer treatments, mesothelioma tumor cells can remain unnoticed in the body. Mesothelioma survivors can live for several years in partial remission despite the presence of viable tumor activity. It is something doctors must monitor closely. For the patient, it means the disease is chronic but manageable. Although it is » Read More
An individual exposed to asbestos is vulnerable to several different types of mesothelioma. One type that gets little attention due to its rarity is pericardial mesothelioma. Since mesothelioma is a rare type of cancer, those with pericardial mesothelioma are at an even higher disadvantage when it comes to awareness, research, and treatment. Pericardial mesothelioma is » Read More
In 2019, research teams around the world gave those diagnosed with mesothelioma more treatment options than ever before. These treatments gave patients an opportunity to increase their survival rate and improve their quality of life. It also gave patients a variety of treatment methods to cater to their needs. Some of the treatment options included » Read More
There is good news on the horizon for the development of mesothelioma treatment. The implementation of Tumor Treating Fields, a new cancer therapy, gives patients suffering from the aggressive cancer a chance to lengthen their survival. According to researchers, it is too soon to consider the treatment a breakthrough, but it looks promising. The treatment » Read More