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9/11 Cancer and Other Health Effects: 25 Years Later

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On September 11, 2026, the nation marked 25 years since the attacks. The anniversary honored the people killed that day and those who have died from illnesses and 9/11 cancer in the years since. For the 25th anniversary commemoration, the 9/11 Memorial & Museum added a seventh moment of [...]

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Kensington High School Relocates After Asbestos Concern

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More than 400 students and roughly 90 staff members from Kensington High School were temporarily moved to the former Austin Meehan Middle School for the start of the 2026–2027 school year, after an asbestos concern surfaced during an HVAC replacement project at the Philadelphia campus. Students are expected to [...]

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RSO-021 for Pleural Mesothelioma Clinical Trial

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An experimental drug that uses mesothelioma’s response to cellular stress against it showed early signs of activity in a small phase 1 clinical trial. The drug, called RSO-021, is designed to block an enzyme that helps mesothelioma cells survive. Researchers reported that six of nine evaluable patients with previously [...]

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Early ISM6331 Mesothelioma Trial

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Researchers will present the first clinical findings for ISM6331, an experimental drug being studied in patients with advanced mesothelioma and other solid tumors, at the European Society for Medical Oncology Congress in October 2026. ISM6331 is an oral targeted therapy designed to interfere with proteins that may help mesothelioma [...]

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CHIMERA Trial for Mesothelioma

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A phase 2 clinical trial is studying whether adding the immunotherapy drug Keytruda to chemotherapy before surgery can improve outcomes for certain patients with pleural mesothelioma. The CHIMERA trial is evaluating Keytruda, also known as pembrolizumab, with platinum-based chemotherapy and pemetrexed before mesothelioma surgery. Participants who undergo surgery then [...]

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11 Important End-of-Life Documents Everyone Needs

Although patients can outlive a prognosis and even reach remission, mesothelioma remains one of the world's most deadly conditions. This is why mesothelioma patients should take as many measures as possible to ensure their personal finances and responsibilities are covered. Many people have a will prepared, but there are [...]

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Is Mesothelioma Always Fatal?

Mesothelioma is considered a terminal cancer because there is currently no cure. However, a mesothelioma diagnosis is not always immediately fatal. Some patients live for several years after diagnosis, particularly when the cancer is found early and responds well to treatment. A patient’s prognosis depends on several factors, including [...]

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Orb Funkee Squeeze Toy Asbestos Recall

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If you've recently heard about the Orb Funkee recall, it's understandable to have questions. In May 2026, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced a recall of certain Orb Funkee Squeeze Toys after testing found that the sand inside some products may contain fibrous tremolite, a form [...]

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Cryoablation for Mesothelioma Treatment

Cryoablation is a minimally invasive treatment that uses very cold temperatures to freeze and destroy cancer cells. For people with mesothelioma, it is being explored as a possible option, especially if you are looking into newer or less invasive approaches. While cryoablation is not currently a standard treatment for [...]

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