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Q&A: Latest Treatments for Mesothelioma

July 05, 2006 02:08

Researchers are studying whether chemotherapy before surgery and radiation can deter tumor recurrence in patients with mesothelioma, a rare cancer of the lining of the chest caused by asbestos exposure.

Mesothelioma Treatment Options II

June 30, 2006 00:15

Treatment Options for Malignant Mesothelioma Localized Malignant Mesothelioma (Stage I) If the malignant mesothelioma is in one part of the chest lining, treatment will probably be surgery to remove the part of the chest lining with cancer and some of...

New Mesothelioma Treatments

June 30, 2006 00:04

Implantable Device May Offer Better Pain Management National Cancer Institute Patients with advanced cancer who used an implantable drug-delivery device to control their pain had better pain relief, fewer toxic side effects, and better survival than patients who received intensive...

How is Mesothelioma Treated?

June 23, 2006 01:06

Treatment for mesothelioma depends on the location of the cancer, the stage of the disease, and the patient's age and general health. Standard treatment options include surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy. Sometimes, these treatments are combined....

Case-Control Study of Cancer among US Army Veterans Exposed to Simian Virus 40-contaminated Adenovirus Vaccine

June 05, 2006 02:37

Case-Control Study of Cancer among US Army Veterans Exposed to Simian Virus 40-contaminated Adenovirus Vaccine

Phase II trials of surgical resection and adjuvant high-dose hemithoracic radiation for malignant pleural mesothelioma.

June 05, 2006 02:24

Phase II trials of surgical resection and adjuvant high-dose hemithoracic radiation for malignant pleural mesothelioma.

Phase III Study of Pemetrexed in Combination With Cisplatin Versus Cisplatin Alone in Patients With Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma

June 05, 2006 02:22

Phase III Study of Pemetrexed in Combination With Cisplatin Versus Cisplatin Alone in Patients With Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma

Updated Analysis in Second-Line Treatment of Lung Cancer Trial Confirms Similar Survival for Alimta(R) and Docetaxel

June 05, 2006 02:17

Updated Analysis in Second-Line Treatment of Lung Cancer Trial Confirms Similar Survival for Alimta(R) and Docetaxel

Medical and Civil Justice Communities Mourn the Loss of Mesothelioma Advocate, Terry McCann

June 04, 2006 00:08

Terry McCann, Olympic gold medalist, Toastmaster CEO, and asbestos victims rights advocate, died yesterday from malignant mesothelioma.

Are New Treatments Being Studied?

May 21, 2006 10:13

Yes. Because mesothelioma is very hard to control, the National Cancer Institute (NCI ) is sponsoring clinical trials (research studies with people) that are designed to find new treatments and better ways to use current treatments. Before any new treatment...