Medical Treatment News

The latest information and findings on medical breakthroughs for the treatment of asbestos diseases including Mesothelioma.

New Research Shows Cancer Patients May Suffer PTSD After Diagnosis

Cancer can be a devastating illness, and its victims may suffer the same symptoms and psychological side-effects as those that engaged in literal warfare, according to new research. A comprehensive multi-year study on the psychological effects of cancer diagnosis...

5 Promising Mesothelioma Treatments

Any cancer diagnosis is frightening, but mesothelioma victims typically face greater treatment challenges because of late-stage diagnosis. Educating yourself on the latest treatments is advisable for any medical crisis and cancer is no exception. Because mesothelioma is a rare...

Increasing Vitamin D for Those at High-Risk for Mesothelioma May Reduce Cancers Odds

Mesothelioma is a rare cancer almost always associated with asbestos exposure. Symptoms of this highly fatal illness are often subtle, and so the disease may go undiagnosed until late stages making treatment difficult. However, it’s also important to know...

Breath Test for Mesothelioma Diagnosis Might Improve Patient Outcomes

One of the primary challenges of treating mesothelioma is that it’s most often diagnosed in late stages. Because of the lengthy gestation period and subtle symptoms, most patients are in Stage III and IV when they are finally diagnosed....

A New Trend in Mesothelioma Treatment Integrative Oncology

Although there is no cure for mesothelioma, researchers and physicians are hard at work on enhanced treatments for this rare cancer and improved quality of life for patients. One recent trend in cancer care is integrative oncology where conventional...

New Treatment Options for Late-Stage Mesothelioma

New NIH Study Shows Promise for Inoperable Late-Stage Mesothelioma Because mesothelioma is so often diagnosed in late stages, treatment options can be limited and the prognosis less than optimistic. Fortunately, advancements are being made in cancer treatments at an...

New Method of Mesothelioma Detection Offers Hope

One of the challenges presented by mesothelioma, a rare cancer almost always caused by asbestos exposure, is that it is usually diagnosed in late stages. Any cancer diagnoses in Stage III or IV is more difficult to treat and...

Promising Chemotherapy Research Out of Japan for Mesothelioma Victims

Mesothelioma is just one of many diseases that are benefiting from this research. Today we’ll look at some promising research into pharmaceutical treatment of the asbestos-caused disease. Just as it’s impossible to predict who will develop mesothelioma after exposure...