New Study Shows Mesothelioma’s Burden Remains Significant
Mesothelioma is often described as a disease of the past, linked to an era when asbestos was widely used in shipyards, factories, construction sites and military equipment across the United States. Yet a new nationwide study suggests that the impact… Read More »
Read MoreItaly’s study provides evidence of positive impacts of an asbestos ban
A recent study examining the long-term impact of Italy’s 1992 asbestos ban provides compelling evidence that the policy has significantly reduced mesothelioma mortality while also reshaping patterns of asbestos exposure. Drawing on decades of national data, researchers analyzed both mortality… Read More »
Read MoreNew Research Explores How Asbestos May Slowly Turn Healthy Cells into Mesothelioma
For decades, scientists have known that mesothelioma, an extremely aggressive cancer of the lining of the lungs or other organs, is caused by asbestos exposure. What has remained less clear is exactly how asbestos changes healthy cells over time and… Read More »
Read MoreFreezing Nerves to Relieve Mesothelioma Pain: What New Research Reveals
Pain is one of the most difficult parts of living with pleural mesothelioma. For many patients, discomfort may come from the cancer itself, fluid buildup around the lungs, invasive procedures, or major surgery. Caregivers often struggle alongside their loved ones,… Read More »
Read MoreWhen a Hydrocele Is More Than a Hydrocele: Understanding Testicular Mesothelioma
Most people have never heard of mesothelioma of the tunica vaginalis, a rare form of mesothelioma that affects the lining of the testis, and that is sometimes referred to as mesothelioma of the testis. Most healthcare providers may never encounter… Read More »
Read MoreAdvances and Controversies in Mesothelioma Treatment: Insights from Dr. Jeffrey Velotta
Mesothelioma remains one of the rarest and most complex cancers to treat, demanding highly specialized expertise and a coordinated, multidisciplinary approach. In a recent episode of Raise Plow, the podcast by Belluck Law, thoracic surgeon Dr. Jeffrey Velotta shared an… Read More »
Read MoreIs it ever appropriate to perform surgery on a patient with sarcomatoid mesothelioma?
Usually, the answer is almost always no. Sarcomatoid mesothelioma is one of the rarest and most aggressive cell types of mesothelioma, a cancer that develops on the lining of the lungs and stems from exposure to asbestos. Because of its… Read More »
Read MoreBelluck Law hires nurse to its mesothelioma and lung cancer team to help its clients get the best medical treatment
Belluck Law, LLP announces the establishment of wraparound services for its mesothelioma and lung cancer clients, led by renowned mesothelioma expert nurse Mary Hesdorffer, APRN. About Mary Hesdorffer, Mesothelioma NurseTable of Contents1 About Mary Hesdorffer, Mesothelioma Nurse2 Clinical background3 Research… Read More »
Read MoreSurvival rates and treatments costs for pleural mesothelioma patients prior to the emergence of immunotherapy
Pleural mesothelioma is an aggressive cancer that develops on the mesothelial lining of the lung which serves to lubricate and facilitate movement of the lung within the chest cavity. Mesothelioma is caused by exposure to asbestos and can take decades… Read More »
Read MoreImmunotherapy for mesothelioma shows durable benefits
Key FindingsTable of Contents1 Key Findings2 Checkmate 743 Study 5-Year Follow-Up Results2.1 Response Durability2.2 Non-Epithelioid Results3 Identifying Biomarkers for Better Patient Selection4 What This Means for Mesothelioma Patients At five years, 14 percent of patients treated with the immunotherapy combination… Read More »
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