Radiation therapy is recommended for almost all patients that are diagnosed with mesothelioma, a rare and aggressive cancer caused by exposure to asbestos.  The most common side effects of radiation are nausea and vomiting, clinically referred to as radiation induced nausea and vomiting (RINV). 
RINV can be very debilitating and on occasion cause patients to want [...]

If you or someone you know has a history of exposure to asbestos and is experiencing any symptoms of mesothelioma, I urge you to seek out an oncologist who specializes in asbestos related diseases immediately.  Do not wait. 
It’s easy to be in denial, or to be stubborn, to ignore symptoms of something being wrong physically.  [...]

If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with malignant mesothelioma, you are probably trying to understand which treatments might be most effective.  If you have gone through initial treatment with little results, you may be exploring what other options you have.
Recently medical researchers published an article in Cancer Treatment Reviews (February 2010) with a [...]

Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral that is a toxic substance now known to cause severe illnesses and cancer.  Mesothelioma is a particularly deadly form of cancer caused by exposure to asbestos.  Exposure most frequently occurs occupationally.  Anyone who works or has worked with the following products is at increased risk of exposure:
 

Pipes
Insulation
Ceiling Tiles
Roofing shingles
Floor [...]

Mesothelioma is one type of cancer caused by exposure to asbestos.   Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral that was commonly used in many industrial, construction and manufacturing products prior to the mid-1980’s.  When inhaled, asbestos fibers lodge in the body and cause diseases, such as asbestosis, mesothelioma and lung cancer. 
A diagnosis of malignant mesothelioma is [...]

Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer that affects the lining of the lungs, abdomen or heart.  Asbestos is the primary cause for mesothelioma, and development of the disease often does not occur until decades after first exposure to the deadly substance.  Because of this and non-specific symptoms of the disease, mesothelioma is usually not [...]

New therapies and supportive care methods are being explored by cancer researchers, giving hope to many who suffer from asbestos related diseases such as mesothelioma, asbestosis and lung cancer.  In particular, researchers are looking into combination therapies, using traditional treatments such as chemotherapy, surgery and radiation, along with or followed by a drug regimen aimed [...]

If you or a family member has been diagnosed with mesothelioma, it is important to first seek advice from medical experts and to learn as much as you can about the disease.  After talking with healthcare professionals and deciding on your treatment options, it is also important to consult with an experienced asbestos attorney.  This [...]

Mesothelioma Treatments:  Photodynamic Therapy  is the sixth in a series detailing symptoms, diagnosis and treatments for an incurable cancer known as mesothelioma. 
Malignant Mesothelioma is a disease in which cancer cells form in the lining of the chest (pleura) or abdomen (peritoneum) and is primarily caused by exposure to asbestos.  Most people diagnosed with mesothelioma have worked on jobs where they have breathed [...]

Malignant Mesothelioma is a cancer that begins in the mesothelium, which is the cells in the lining of the lungs, heart, or abdomen. The three main types of mesothelioma are:

Pleural – occurs in the lining of the lungs;
Peritoneal – occurs in the lining of the abdominal cavity.
Pericardial – occurs in the lining of the heart;

Of the three, [...]