Freezing 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 »
Read MoreMesothelioma trends in Pennsylvania based on data between 1990 and 2019
Scheduled for official publication in January 2026 and released online in December 2025, a new study examined trends in mesothelioma incidence in Pennsylvania based on data collected between 1990 and 2019. The paper, Demographic disparities in temporal trends and geographic… Read More »
Read MoreA study into the experience of caregivers yields first findings
A study examining the experience of caregivers of mesothelioma patients is currently underway, and results from its first phase have been released. The study Understanding the Mesothelioma Journey from Diagnosis through Bereavement, Innovation in Aging, Volume 9, Issue Supplement_2 was published… Read More »
Read MoreMultiple tractor trailer crashes reported in Upstate New York in last 24 hours
Upstate New York authorities are investigating three separate tractor trailer crashes in the past 24 hours that have left several people injured and caused traffic jams and detours. First Incident: I-87 near PlattsburghTable of Contents1 First Incident: I-87 near Plattsburgh2… Read More »
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