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Oncology is the branch of medicine dedicated to the study, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of cancer. Developing a trusted and positive relationship with your oncologist is important for patients who are at risk for, currently battling, or have survived mesothelioma or other lung-related disease. Oncology covers a wide range [...]
For those who have recently received a mesothelioma diagnosis or had a loved one diagnosed, it can be a disheartening time, considering the high mortality rate of the disease. It’s not uncommon to experience disbelief that this is really happening to you or your loved one, and it even [...]
When individuals experience symptoms such as chest pain or a persistent cough indicative of mesothelioma, scheduling a doctor's appointment becomes crucial. The diagnostic process involves a series of inquiries by the doctor, aiming to narrow down potential causes before resorting to imaging scans and tests. Notably, X-rays and CT [...]
Carboplatin is a chemotherapy drug containing the metal platinum that works to stop or slow the growth of cancer cells by damaging their DNA. In addition, cisplatin, which also uses platinum, is an alkylating agent that stops the division of cancer cells and causes them to die. Chemotherapy treatment [...]
Researchers from Rice University and Baylor College of Medicine confirmed that combining cytokine drug factory implants with PD-1 protein-targeting checkpoint inhibitors can eliminate advanced-stage mesothelioma tumors in mouse models. Previously tested in Omid Veiseh's cytokine "drug factory" implants technology on mice, these confirmations lay the groundwork for human trials. [...]
Welcome to part one of our five-part blog series: The Mesothelioma Journey. Follow along each week as we recreate the mesothelioma journey of Allen, a 65-year-old from Corpus Christi, Texas. We follow Allen’s journey from the first contact with asbestos to life after treatment. Skip to part 2 if you've [...]
Welcome to part 4 of our 5-part blog series: The Mesothelioma Journey. Follow along as we follow the mesothelioma journey of Allen, a 65-year-old from Corpus Christi, Texas. We follow Allen’s journey from the first contact with asbestos to living a life after treatment. Catch up with part one of [...]
After receiving a cancer diagnosis, like mesothelioma, there are many changes a patient will undergo, both physically and mentally, during their treatment journey. Of the many important factors that play a role in a patient's prognosis, no other may be as under appreciated nor as important as nutrition. Nutrition [...]
Mesothelioma Hub is pleased to announce the winners of the inaugural Mesothelioma Scholarship Initiative. This scholarship opportunity was open to students currently enrolled in a two-year or four-year college, university, or trade school in the United States. The goal of this program was to raise awareness about the dangers [...]
