Talc pleurodesis could help treat pleural mesothelioma
One of the common findings that people present with before being diagnosed with malignant pleural mesothelioma is a pleural effusion. It is estimated that 90 percent of patients diagnosed with malignant pleural mesothelioma present with pleural effusions. Pleural effusions can… Read More »
Read MoreBalancing Mesothelioma with Everyday Life
Balancing living with mesothelioma over time and living day to day with mesothelioma is a challenge. Living with Mesothelioma at times can be frustrating. Many people question and critique their progress daily or even sometimes hourly. It is important that… Read More »
Read MoreWorld Lung Cancer Day
August marks the beginning of a new summer month, and with it, World Lung Cancer Day. Lung Cancer continues to be one of the most common cancers worldwide, claiming more lives than breast, colon, and prostate cancers combined. In the… Read More »
Read MoreDeaths From Malignant Mesothelioma on the Rise
Mesothelioma, an incurable, aggressive cancer of the lining of the lungs and abdomen associated with asbestos exposure, continues to perplex researchers and physicians. Although the disease primarily affects men over the age of 65, the federal government reports that the… Read More »
Read MoreMesothelioma Treatment Centers Top the “Best Hospitals” Rankings
US News & World Report has released its “Best Hospitals” rankings in the United States. And once again, several hospitals known for offering specialty cancer care for mesothelioma patients have topped the list. To rank the best cancer hospitals, US News… Read More »
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