The History of Immunotherapy and Mesothelioma
One of the most exciting areas of cancer research being done today is the study of immunotherapy. It is a big focus in the…
View Article3 New Methods of Detecting Mesothelioma
A lot of research is being done in an attempt to find a new ways of treating mesothelioma, as well as improve on conventional…
View ArticleDr. Chapuis: Searching for the Right Immunotherapy Among Thousands of...
Dr. Aude Chapuis, an assistant member of the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and professor at the University of Washington School of Medicine, is…
View ArticleMicrosoft Launches Project Hanover to “Solve” Cancer
We’re used to hearing about the exploits of Microsoft in the world of technology, computing and all things related to the internet, but what…
View ArticleThe Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Seeks a Disease-Free Future
As the fight to eliminate diseases affecting mankind continues, more organizations are coming forward with different approaches towards achieving similar goals. One of the…
View ArticleHow Wearable Technology Could Lead to a Better Mesothelioma Treatment
Wearable technology is all the rage these days, from fitness devices like FitBit, to apps that will use the GPS on your phone to…
View ArticleWhat to Know When Filing a Mesothelioma Claim
Mesothelioma is an extremely deadly form of cancer caused by asbestos – there is no dispute about that. In the vast majority of cases,…
View ArticleBevacizumab as a First-Line Chemotherapy Treatment for Pleural Mesothelioma
After receiving a diagnosis of mesothelioma, patients are usually given treatment options that are based upon a number of different things such as their…
View ArticleAustralian Editor Calls Keytruda “Last Stop” for Her Father’s Mesothelioma
“My dad is an incredible man,” Sandi Sieger recently told the Mesothelioma + Asbestos Awareness Center. “He’s the smartest guy I know, a bit…
View ArticleObserve National Family Caregivers Month with These Tips from Caregivers
November is National Family Caregivers Month, and since care provided by family members is a big part of the lives of many mesothelioma patients,…
View ArticleThe Challenges of Long-Distance Cancer Caregiving
This post is part of our series on caregiving for National Family Caregivers Month in November. Check out our previous post on caregiving tips…
View ArticleWhat Cancer Patients Are Thankful for This Thanksgiving
Despite the awfulness of cancer, cancer patients and survivors often find ways to express thanks for their experiences, even when going through the most…
View ArticlePublic-Private Partnerships and the Cancer Moonshot Initiative
Ever since President Obama announced the Cancer Moonshot Initiative in his State of the Union address earlier this year, the country has been making…
View ArticleEPA to Investigate the Possibility of Banning Asbestos
On November 29, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its list of the ten chemicals that the agency is going to be investigating…
View ArticleDealing with Caregiver Burnout
Over the past month, we’ve been sharing information from various family caregivers, including tips on caregiving and how to be a caregiver when you…
View Article5 Healthy Holiday Eating Tips for Mesothelioma Patients
The holidays are traditionally a time spent with family and friends while enjoying great food. Treasured recipes, special dishes, and holiday specific cuisines carry…
View ArticlePipefitter’s Daughter Spreads the Word Daily About Asbestos and Mesothelioma
“My dad died far too young in my opinion,” Sandra Nobles Clark recently told the Mesothelioma + Asbestos Awareness Center. “He was 73 years…
View ArticleWhat the 21st Century Cures Act Means for Mesothelioma
Last week, both houses of Congress passed the 21st Century Cures Act, a sweeping piece of legislation that will overhaul the way that medical…
View ArticleCanada Bans Asbestos – Will the U.S. Be Next?
This morning, Science Minister Kirsty Duncan announced that Canada will implement a full ban on asbestos by 2018. “We are taking action that is…
View ArticleVeteran’s Widow Describes Her Husband’s Struggle with Mesothelioma
Let me begin by telling you just a little bit about my husband, Randy Branson, who passed away from mesothelioma on August 30, 2014.…
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