Blog: Mesothelioma
- New technology has resulted in earlier detection of mesothelioma
Oct 1, 2020
Mesothelioma has long been known as a disease that takes many years to manifest before it can be detected. Victims have it for decades before they realize it, and even more do not know it until they are in the final stages of the cancer that has no cure. However, the sooner it is detected, the better the treatment options for those victims going forward. They will eventually succumb to the disease, but it can...Read More - Treatment options for patients with mesothelioma
Sep 30, 2020
People living in Pennsylvania with mesothelioma have a few treatment options. Some patients are eligible for surgery to remove the cancer from their bodies. However, if the cancer is too widespread, surgery might be ordered to remove part of the cancer or alleviate certain symptoms. Some patients undergo chemotherapy to reduce the size of the cancer and experience relief from symptoms. If none of those treatments work, a doctor might prescribe alternative treatments like targeted...Read More - Study examines new treatment for mesothelioma
Aug 28, 2020
People in Pennsylvania who have been diagnosed with mesothelioma have a type of cancer that affects the lining of organs, such as the lungs and heart. Mesothelioma is often not discovered until its late stages, and treatment can be difficult. A study at Nagoya University in Japan has found that a treatment called near-infrared phototherapy may help. The study The study was done on human cell lines and on mice, but the therapy has not...Read More - Signs mesothelioma spread to the brain and what happens next
Aug 13, 2020
The American Cancer Institute estimates that there are 3,000 new mesothelioma cases diagnosed annually. This is a disease that impacts older American men who worked in conditions where asbestos was present including Pennsylvania and West Virginia. The disease begins in the lungs, heart and abdomen. This cancer can metastasize, but medical professionals have found that mesothelioma metastasis in the brain is not very common. Medical professionals have found that brain metastasis only occurs in 3%...Read More - Innovative mesothelioma treatment offers new hope
Jul 15, 2020
Mesothelioma is a cancerous disease that affects the thin membranes surrounding organs inside the human body. It is a rare cancer that often affects the heart or lungs when it does manifest itself. A new study shows hope for reducing the size of mesothelioma tumors by using the drug LMB-100 in combination with immunotherapy. This could help patients in Pennsylvania who have advanced cases and face less than ideal outcomes for mesothelioma treatment. A study...Read More - New treatment shows promise for advanced mesothelioma
Jul 10, 2020
Pennsylvanians who have been diagnosed with mesothelioma and their loved ones might be interested in learning about a promising new treatment for patients with advanced stages of the disease. The treatment is for people with malignant pleural mesothelioma, and it causes minimal side effects. Research about the novel treatment was presented during a virtual session of the 2020 scientific meeting of the Society of Interventional Radiology on June 14. The treatment involves arterial chemoperfusion of...Read More - Mesothelioma difficult to detect early
Jun 23, 2020
Mesothelioma is a rare type of cancer for which there are no screening tests recommended for people who are not at an increased level of risk. For people in Pennsylvania who have had exposure to asbestos, it is common for doctors to suggest undergoing imaging tests regularly. These may include computed tomography scans and chest x-rays. Such screenings examine the lungs for changes that may indicate the presence of lung cancer or mesothelioma in the...Read More - Risks of developing mesothelioma
Jun 5, 2020
Mesothelioma diagnoses have been increasing in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and the rest of the U.S. The aggressiveness of this disease makes many people wonder if they or their family members are at risk for developing it. Understanding the risk factors for mesothelioma and what to do if people are diagnosed with the condition are important. What is mesothelioma? Mesothelioma is a type of cancer that is caused by asbestos exposure. Asbestos used to be widely...Read More - Understanding pericardial mesothelioma
Jun 5, 2020
People in Pennsylvania and West Virginia who have been exposed to asbestos might develop mesothelioma years after they were exposed. Mesothelioma is a type of terminal, aggressive cancer that is caused by asbestos fibers that people inhale. While most people are likely aware of the type of mesothelioma that affects the lungs, they might not know that mesothelioma can also affect the pericardium, which is the lining that surrounds the heart. What is pericardial mesothelioma?...Read More - Mesothelioma, its causes and symptoms
May 18, 2020
Mesothelioma is a rare and aggressive cancer that people in Pennsylvania should be aware of. It’s most often linked with exposure to asbestos, a mineral found, among other places, in old building materials like tiling, shingles and drywall. Even second-hand exposure can lead to mesothelioma; families of those who work around asbestos have been known to develop the cancer. The cancer usually begins in the tissues around the lung or abdomen, though it may sometimes...Read More