Mesothelioma & Asbestos Cancer Information

CAR T-cell therapy, a promising immunotherapy that genetically modifies immune cells to recognize and fight cancer, is now covered by Medicare.

The latest mesothelioma clinical trial is testing the novel therapy drug TR002 in combination with celecoxib and gemcitabine.

A new report shows pleural mesothelioma rates in the US have failed to decline as they were predicted to do, but survival is improving slightly.

A clinical trial is exploring whether an Opdivo/Cyramza combination can serve as an effective second-line treatment for pleural mesothelioma.

This August marks seven years living with mesothelioma, a rare and incurable cancer that has given me a *fresh* perspective on life. October 3 will mark seven ...

Dr. Simone is a radiation oncologist at the New York Proton Center in New York City. He contributes to *content* at Asbestos.com.

The New York center is offering proton therapy to pleural mesothelioma patients. The ultraprecise radiation treatment will hopefully extend survival.

Several of President Donald Trump's top staff members are being temporarily relocated as the White House undergoes an asbestos removal project.

Mesothelioma incidence rates in the U.S. increased from 2004 to 2014, and figures as recent as 2016 indicate the disease remains a major health concern.

A longtime city educator has mesothelioma — a type of cancer most often caused by asbestos exposure — and Philadelphia Federation of Teachers officials ...

You're a mesothelioma patient. You just received your diagnosis. Now you're trying to understand the disease you have. How much do you know about it?

TORRANCE – Attorneys defending Johnson & Johnson on Tuesday cited test findings and statements by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to conclude ...

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — New pictures from inside a Philadelphia elementary school show possible sources of asbestos. The teachers' union recently ...

MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston has been named the top cancer center in the country by U.S. News & World Report for the fifth straight year.

Recently published results of long-term study shows that low-dose computed tomography screening can improve life expectancy of mesothelioma.

The Food and Drug Administration has issued a safety alert urging consumers to stop using cosmetics from Beauty Plus, after the agency found the deadly ...

Japanese researchers are reminding doctors to watch for signs of peritoneal mesothelioma in people who have undergone past radiotherapy.

If I have been in Meredith School since kindergarten, how likely am I to develop health conditions related to asbestos?” a seventh grader asked.

A CBC News/Toronto Star investigation has found that from the 1940s until the mid-1970s, General Electric sold off leftover asbestos material from its ...

EDWARDSVILLE — A St. Louis man diagnosed with mesothelioma after being exposed to asbestos while working in car dealerships has been awarded $8.433 ...

A St. Louis jury awarded a former mechanic and his wife $8.433 million in an asbestos trial against Ford Motor Company.

City Councilman at-Large Derek Green proposed the funding after learning Wednesday that a city teacher has mesothelioma, a form of cancer linked to ...

A St. Louis jury ordered Ford Motor Company to pay $8.433 million in compensation to lifelong resident Al Bennett and his wife Pam after hearing evidence that ...

The effects of asbestos exposure continue to this day despite the diminished use of the fibrous mineral. While it can be easy to assume that the majority of those ...

TORRANCE – After plaintiff attorneys suggested he was profiting from testifying for Johnson & Johnson, witness John Hopkins said he was interested in ...

Though medical science has come a long way in its understanding of malignant mesothelioma, it still has a long way to go. The rare and deadly form of cancer ...

Before the 1970s, the military relied heavily on asbestos products. Today, many veterans are facing asbestos-related diseases.

For the first time in more than 15 years, the FDA has approved Tumor Treating Fields as a new therapy for the first-line treatment of pleural mesothelioma.

A new report suggests that CRS/HIPEC treatment has helped to double the odds of surviving peritoneal mesothelioma in Sweden.

Alton-based firm represents 80-year-old former mechanic Arthur Putt with asbestos-related mesothelioma in 4-week trial against Ford Motor Company.

Gina Martucci remembers her husband, Emanuel, who lost his battle with peritoneal mesothelioma at just 39 years old. Read their story at Mesothelioma.com.

A new study by the National Cancer Institute will use an immunotoxin to attack mesothelin-producing cancers, which include mesothelioma.

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A MAN who briefly worked at the Geelong oil refinery 50 years ago is suing Viva Energy over claims it failed to protect him from asbestos.

There are no immediate signs of asbestos exposure, but decades later related diseases may cause breathlessness, coughing and chest pain.

Almost 50% of the general population in Thailand will die with at least traces of asbestos in their lungs, based on one recent study. Asbestos fibers were ...

Research in the United Kingdom shows why radiation therapy is no longer recommended for pleural mesothelioma patients following invasive procedures.

A promising phase II/III clinical trial testing a novel vaccine against pleural mesothelioma tumor cells is underway in five European countries.

About 80% of people with mesothelioma have been exposed to asbestos. Learn how asbestos fibers reach the pleura & how this may damage cells' DNA.

It is not uncommon for people to ask the question, “What is mesothelioma?” The disease is rare, often making it difficult to understand or prepare for. If you or a ...

A new study is testing a breath test that may lead to early detection of malignant mesothelioma, allowing for more effective treatment options.

When it comes to diagnosing malignant mesothelioma, physicians have several tools available. Doctors rely on the information that their patients provide about ...

Today marks the anniversary of Mesothelioma Awareness Day. It is an especially pivotal anniversary in light of the momentous research lead by Rice University ...

Veterans make up 30 percent of patients who suffer from mesothelioma. Benefits are available to veterans through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

A recent study found aggressive tumor-removing surgery is beneficial for patients with malignant pleural mesothelioma, regardless of cell type.

A GRIEVING widow whose husband died from an industrial disease is appealing for help to find out how he was exposed to asbestos.

Pleural mesothelioma is a cancer that develops in the cells that form the outer lining of the lungs and inner lining of the chest cavity. It is the most common type of ...

TORRANCE – Attorneys for Carolyn Weirick on Friday attempted to portray officials at Johnson & Johnson as ignoring warnings about the danger of asbestos in ...

Thoracic surgeon Dr. Robert Cameron and the Pacific Mesothelioma Center moved closer to a major treatment advance by obtaining U.S. patent approval for ...

Asbestos cancer life expectancy is affected by many factors a patient cannot control, including the stage of mesothelioma, tumor type, tumor location, age at time ...

Specially trained beagles could one day detect mesothelioma by scent, according to the lead researcher of a recent study detailing the dog breed's stunning ...

A recent study shows less-invasive surgery may produce better results for mesothelioma patients than aggressive procedures.

A novel radiation therapy can double the two-year survival rate for pleural mesothelioma when combined with surgery and chemotherapy, a new study shows.

More than 39,000 American lives are lost to asbestos-related disease every year. Asbestos facts and statistics summarize the devastating impact the toxic ...

When it comes to teaching kids important lessons about teamwork, keeping them active, and even helping them make friends, getting kids playing baseball can ...

The health risk from short-term asbestos exposure is generally low, but there are exceptions.

Real mesothelioma survivors share their stories on battling the disease and how they were exposed to asbestos.

A new study found that 31% of mesothelioma patients don't receive any form of treatment, and only 6.6% receive the recommended trimodality treatment.

Researchers at five highly rated medical centers found mesothelioma patients 80 years or older are commonly denied potential life-saving treatments.

A GRIEVING widow whose husband died from an industrial disease is appealing for help to find out how he was exposed to asbestos. John Webb, 88, from ...

Mesothelioma symptoms depend on the location of the cancer. Symptoms are easily confused with diagnosed as other diseases. Learn to recognize the signs ...

Several Beauty Plus products have been included in a safety alert from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). According to the agency, asbestos was ...

For the second time in three months, Claire's stores issued a voluntary recall over concerns of asbestos contamination in its makeup products marketed to young ...

A recent Australian study shows the effectiveness of cytoreduction and perioperative intraperitoneal chemotherapy for peritoneal mesothelioma patients.

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The Princess Margaret Cancer Center in Toronto moved from SMART to SMARTER with the recent launch of its latest pleural mesothelioma clinical trial.

Rapidly developing nations such as Brazil, Russia, India, and China "face an impending public health crisis of an unprecedented scale" because they continue ...

A long-awaited phase III clinical trial of a novel gene therapy could change malignant pleural mesothelioma treatment in the future. The trial, which will include ...

Despite the controversial mesothelioma surgery, researchers said patients in the EPP study had a median survival of 33.2 months.

Pleural mesothelioma survivor Emily Ward discusses how she's dealing with her recent recurrence and harsh side effects from chemotherapy.

The immunotherapy drug Ofev (nintedanib), a once-promising mesothelioma treatment, failed to benefit patients in a recent phase III clinical trial.

The Baylor College of Medicine in Houston has opened its latest clinical trial for mesothelioma patients to study the effectiveness of a novel immunotherapy ...

CAR T-Cell therapy is a form of immunotherapy that modifies T-cells to quickly locate and fight off mesothelioma or other cancer tumors.

Secondary asbestos exposure occurs most often among family members of asbestos workers. This exposure may cause mesothelioma and other asbestos ...

After a two month legal battle, the New Jersey jury found the personal care giant's baby powder was a substantial factor in causing the disease.

The mesothelioma cure rate depends on many factors. Learn about average cancer survival rates by age, race, stage & type of mesothelioma.

Researchers say blocking heparanase enzyme might make tumors less aggressive and more susceptible to existing cancer therapies.

A veteran diagnosed with asbestos-related conditions may be entitled to compensation. Learn the types of VA benefits available and how to apply.

A mesothelioma clinical trial testing novel CAR T-cell therapy with a PD-1 inhibitor and chemotherapy is showing promising results among patients.

Asbestos may be hiding in your home, from insulation inattics to pipes in walls. Learn how to spot, avoid and safely deal with asbestos inyour home.

Researchers have used the National Mesothelioma Virtual Bank to identify six factors that lead to improved survival.

Patients with mesothelioma are now eligible for a multicancer clinical trial studying the effectiveness of personalized immunotherapy at the University of ...

Pain in the chest or abdomen is a common symptom of mesothelioma. Tumors & fluid buildup can cause painful coughing & breathing. Learn about treatment ...

A retired factory worker who has been diagnosed with asbestos-related cancer has turned to legal experts to find answers about how she could have developed ...

Johnson & Johnson was ordered to pay $325 million in compensatory and punitive damages to Donna Olson and her husband in the latest talc-mesothelioma ...

A recent study showed improved survival time for pleural mesothelioma patients treated with a combination of photodynamic therapy and proton radiation.

Learn how exposure to asbestos is linked to more than 12 different asbestos-related diseases including mesothelioma, asbestosis and COPD.

Asbestos exposure is still a major issue throughout the world. It is particularly dangerous to children, who are at higher risk of developing mesothelioma.

Mesothelioma and lung cancer are both linked to asbestos exposure. Learn similarities, differences & the prognosis for each condition.

A recent clinical trail led by Dr. Joseph Friedberg reveals that targeting intercostal lymph nodes could revolutionze how doctors treat mesothelioma.

Shocking clips from a vintage promotional film show unprotected H.W. Johns-Manville workers exposed to deadly clouds of asbestos dust.

Recent studies showed pleural mesothelioma patients can benefit from a combination of the immunotherapy drugs Opdivo and Yervoy.

The Supreme Court has made a landmark decision that puts manufacturers liable for supplying products to the Navy that require asbestos to work properly.

Most mesothelioma patients experience cancer-related fatigue, which is a feeling of weakness or exhaustion that does not go away after resting.

A new mesothelioma clinical trial testing a novel immunotherapy drug called TC-210 recently opened at cancer centers in Tennessee and Texas.

Pleural mesothelioma risk may level off over several decades, but the risk for peritoneal mesothelioma never goes down. That is the conclusion of researchers at ...

The scientific community has determined that exposure to asbestos dramatically increases the risk that cigarette smokers will be diagnosed with malignant ...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday confirmed the 2017 finding of asbestos contamination in children's cosmetic products sold by retailers ...

The death toll from asbestos exposure has reached crisis levels in Britain, the Guardian has learned, as people pay the price for “criminal failings by industry and ...

Automotive mechanics are at risk of asbestos exposure and resulting illness because of asbestos in clutches, brakes, and some other components.