American Cancer Society Releases Most Promising Stats Ever
Numbers are how we measure things. In business they say you have to know your numbers – what is the bottom line? In sports, the final score indicates who the winning or losing team is. In health, the numbers indicate… Read More »
Read MoreGive the Gift of Time to Mesothelioma Patients
Time is an intangible item that we all want more of. According to Miriam Webster’s definition, “time is the measured or measurable period during which an action, process or condition exists or continues.” As Americans we are all very busy… Read More »
Read MoreTreatments and Therapies for Mesothelioma are Improving
As we close 2019 and welcome 2020, we reflect on some of the progress that has been made in 2019 with advancing the treatment of malignant mesothelioma. One therapy that has garnered attention is immunotherapy. Many scientists believe that by… Read More »
Read MoreHopeful for Progress in Treating Mesothelioma in the New Decade
Having met many patients from all walks of life who are dealing with malignant mesothelioma, the patients are very open with us as to how their journey with mesothelioma began. As we know, each individual’s disease is as unique as… Read More »
Read MorePlanning for Fear with a Diagnosis
When we are living and planning our lives we assume we will be here to complete our plans, to reach our goals, to live a life as we want. But what happens when plans are interrupted by a health challenge?… Read More »
Read MoreLiving a Life that Matters
When someone is diagnosed with a serious medical condition facing a life-altering and possibly life-ending disease, suddenly the fact that we are all mortal slaps us in the face. Most people research the disease, go to medical experts, and find… Read More »
Read MoreAsbestos in Philadelphia Schools Reminds Us All to be Thankful Around the Holidays
As we approach the holidays, we often reflect upon what we are thankful for. We also reflect upon loved ones who have lost their battle to an illness. Being diagnosed with cancer is life altering. For some, it seems to… Read More »
Read MoreAre you a mesothelioma “survivor?”
Many people who have had cancer describe themselves as survivors, or warriors of cancer. Some people prefer “living with cancer.” A cancer survivor is a person with cancer of any type who is still living. There are more people who… Read More »
Read MoreNew Tumor Treatment for Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma Approved by FDA
In May 2019, the Food and Drug Administration approved a device for the treatment of malignant pleural mesothelioma under the Humanitarian Use device section of their policy on rare diseases. What is the new treatment? This new therapy is… Read More »
Read MoreCan you screen for malignant mesothelioma?
One of the difficulties in diagnosing malignant pleural mesothelioma is the long time between exposure to asbestos and the beginning of symptoms. The average incubation period for malignant pleural mesothelioma is 20-50 years. Are there any tests that can screen… Read More »
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