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German Research Points to Use of Exam for Earlier Diagnosis of Mesothelioma

CPSM — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 18:46:25 +0000

Mesothelioma is a fatal form of cancer caused by exposure to asbestos. With up to fifty years between exposure and development of mesothelioma symptoms, finding a better way to diagnose the deadly disease sooner is key to improving treatment options, quality of life, and possibly longevity for sufferers. A new study conducted by a team of [...]

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Dendritic Cell-based Immunotherapy for Mesothelioma Looks Promising

CPSM — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 00:19:59 +0000

Results from recent studies verifying the safety of a novel DC based immunotherapy designed to be used as a vaccine against mesothelioma found it was safe enough to go on to the next phase of testing. Indeed, tests show that the form of immunotherapy combats mesothelioma tumors directly. The vaccine was created by scientists in the [...]

Dendritic Cell-based Immunotherapy for Mesothelioma Looks Promising is a post from: Mesothelioma Blog, the official blog of Clapper, Patti, Schweizer & Mason mesothelioma attorneys with more than 25 years experience helping clients.

Mesothelioma Treatments: Immunotherapy

CPSM — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 23:15:52 +0000

Mesothelioma is an incurable, aggressive cancer primarily caused by exposure to asbestos. It is a disease that starts in the lining of the cells in the lungs or abdomen. There are three types of mesothelioma: Pleural Mesothelioma, which occurs in the lining of the lung; Peritoneal Mesothelioma, which occurs in the lining of the abdominal cavity; Pericardial Mesothelioma, which [...]

Mesothelioma Treatments: Immunotherapy is a post from: Mesothelioma Blog, the official blog of Clapper, Patti, Schweizer & Mason mesothelioma attorneys with more than 25 years experience helping clients.

Mesothelioma Treatment – Anti-angiogenic Therapy

CPSM — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 05:57:03 +0000

We have been writing about the often fatal disease, mesothelioma, primarily caused by exposure to asbestos. Mesothelioma is a form of aggressive cancer that develops in the lining of the lung or the abdomen. Diagnosis is often difficult and symptoms can take 10 to 50 years from time of exposure to appear. Shipyard workers, pipefitters, mechanics, construction, maintenance [...]

Mesothelioma Treatment – Anti-angiogenic Therapy is a post from: Mesothelioma Blog, the official blog of Clapper, Patti, Schweizer & Mason mesothelioma attorneys with more than 25 years experience helping clients.