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What Does Cancer Remission Mean?
- Author: Emily Walsh
- Date: 3/15/2018
Though there is still no cure for cancer, there are more cancer survivors than ever. With the most recent data, the National Cancer Institute estimated there were over 15.5 million cancer survivors in the United States in 2016. This is expected to grow to over 20 million within the next eight years.
Diagnosing Diffuse Mesothelioma with Novel Biomarker CD47
- Author: David Haas
- Date: 3/9/2018
For many rare cancers, early detection and accurate diagnosis have been an ongoing struggle for years. The low incidence rates and often unclear symptoms are just a few factors that can impact a doctor’s ability to recognize these diseases, like diffuse mesothelioma. In more recent years, researchers have made some advancements in diagnostic methods to more accurately and quickly detect even rare cancers.
Personalized Cancer Vaccines Show Promise for Mesothelioma
- Author: Jillian McKee
- Date: 2/14/2018
Immunotherapy has become such an important aspect of cancer research after showing great promise for so many cancers, including mesothelioma. As research continues to show just how unique each case of cancer truly is from patient to patient, the need for personalized medicine continues to be pushed to the forefront. As such, one form of cancer immunotherapy, called personalized cancer vaccines, has become an increasingly important aspect of research.
5 Things to Know About Mesothelioma Life Expectancy
- Author: David Haas
- Date: 2/7/2018
After receiving a mesothelioma diagnosis, for many the biggest question is: “How long will I survive?” Unfortunately, determining mesothelioma life expectancy is a complicated question that can vary widely between patients for a number of individual factors.
How a Breath Test Can Detect Mesothelioma in Earlier Stages
- Author: Jillian McKee
- Date: 1/3/2018
One of the known challenges of effectively treating mesothelioma is the difficulty in properly diagnosing the rare cancer in its early stages. The long latency period after asbestos exposure coupled with nonspecific symptoms often lead to misdiagnosis until the mesothelioma has become more advanced.
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Most Inspirational Mesothelioma Stories for 2018
- Author: Staff
- Date: 12/29/2017
While a lot of people are looking back at the impact of asbestos and mesothelioma over the past year, we at the Mesothelioma Cancer Alliance wanted to take a look ahead and shed some light on what we think will be some of the most inspirational stories to follow in the upcoming year.
The Rise of Mesothelioma in Young Adults
- Author: David Haas
- Date: 12/21/2017
Mesothelioma has long been viewed as an old man’s disease. For many years, the typical patient would be a senior male, with the majority of new cases occurring in those 55 and older. But in more recent years, the health impacts of asbestos have started to become increasingly apparent in younger generations. Secondhand exposure to asbestos, as well as exposure through DIY home projects, have become bigger concerns in the community.
Talcum Powder Lawsuits: How Asbestos-Contaminated Talc Harms People
- Author: Jackie Clark
- Date: 11/22/2017
Talcum powder lawsuits have been a hot topic lately, especially as new documents reveal that Johnson & Johnson, a defendant in many of these cases, may have been aware of the toxic contaminants in their products all along. Court documents revealed that the company explicitly trained their employees to always reassure any concerned consumers that the products never contained any asbestos, despite knowing for decades that their talc had been contaminated.
Reflecting on September’s Mesothelioma Awareness Events and My Biannual Checkup
- Author: Heather Von St. James
- Date: 10/24/2017
September always proves to be a busy month for me, and this year was certainly no different! As much as I try to pace myself, it always seems as though all the things happen at once. September is usually busy for one important reason: Mesothelioma Awareness Day.
Coping with Seasonal Affective Disorder When You Have Cancer
- Author: David Haas
- Date: 10/11/2017
While many rejoice in the change of season, watching the leaves fall and feeling the air grow colder, some Americans instead begin to feel moody and fatigued. As summer changes to fall and continues to progress to winter, some individuals may get the sense that they are in a seasonal funk or have “the winter blues,” when they may actually suffer from seasonal affective disorder (SAD).
