Mesothelioma is a cancerous disease that affects the serous linings of various internal organs in the human body. Among them, the lungs, heart and the stomach are the mostly affected. It is estimated that each year, 2,000 new cases of Mesothelioma are reported. The patients suffering from this cancerous disease have had prior exposure [...]
Monday, April 26, 2010
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The key to long-term survival from treatment of mesothelioma is early diagnosis, which enables the greatest potential for success from standard therapies. Standard therapies include surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy. Surgery Mesothelioma is diagnosed in stages that are defined by the extent of the cancer. There are four stages of mesothelioma ranging from “localized to [...]
Friday, April 9, 2010
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Mesothelioma cancer, can be treated by the use of anti cancer drug therapies. These anti cancer drugs act by inhibiting tumor growth through the blocking of cell division and multiplication. This mode of action also unfortunately affects other rapidly replicating cells in the body, cells of the hair and the lining of the intestine [...]
Friday, April 9, 2010
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Chemotherapy Schedules How often you will receive chemotherapy will be determined by your doctor, taking into consideration factors such as the stage of your cancer, the types of drugs you receive, the anticipated toxicities of the drugs and the time necessary for your body to recover from these toxicities. The doctor may also consider [...]
Friday, April 9, 2010
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A diagnosis of Mesothelioma has often been viewed as a death sentence. While it is still a brutal diagnosis, treatment options have come a long way. This is particularly true when it comes to chemotherapy. There are two specific drugs that are making a big difference – Alimta and Cisplatin. Mesothelioma is a cancer [...]
Friday, April 9, 2010
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A diagnosis of Mesothelioma has often been viewed as a death sentence. While it is still a brutal diagnosis, treatment options have come a long way. This is particularly true when it comes to chemotherapy. There are two specific drugs that are making a big difference – Alimta and Cisplatin. Mesothelioma is a cancer [...]
Thursday, April 8, 2010
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Chemotherapy is often used in conjunction with surgery and/or radiation treatments for cancer. Chemotherapy can be used by itself in cases where the patient is not a candidate for surgery. In 2004, pemetrexed, also commercially known by its brand name Alimta, became the first chemical treatment approved by the Food and Drug Administration specifically [...]
Monday, July 27, 2009
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A UK medical journal, The Lancet, released disturbing results of a study finding no benefit of chemotherapy on patients suffering from malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM). The research, considered a setback for scientists seeking treatment for the condition, was conducted by Nicholas J. Vogelzang, MD, director of the Nevada Cancer Institute in Las Vegas, [...]
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
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Mesothelioma treatment options almost always include chemotherapy. Chemotherapy is recommended by mesothelioma doctors to attempt to stunt or destroy the mesothelioma cells. Most patients who undergo mesothelioma treatments do so in order to prolong life, or to make life as symptom free as possible while there is still time. Most mesothelioma doctors have [...]
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Sunday, May 2, 2010
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