When nonseroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as aspirin, are combined with Piroxicam and cisplatin (CDDP) they produce an anti-tumoral treatment of cancerous cells, specifically malignant mesothelioma cancer cells. These results, published in May 2008 in the Journal of Translational Medicine, are getting plenty of attention by both scientists as well as victims of mesothelioma [...]
Sunday, August 2, 2009
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More videos are available at www.curemeso.org – Video summary of the 2009 International Symposium on Malignant Mesothelioma. The Symposium is a one-of-a-kind educational opportunity for patients and their families. Doctors and research scientists present the most up-to-date information on mesothelioma treatment and mesothelioma clinical trials. The Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.
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, [...]
Sunday, July 12, 2009
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www.curemeso.org Learn about mesothelioma research and statistics from the International Symposium on Malignant Mesothelioma 2008. Presentation by Dr. Richard Alexander, internationally recognized surgical oncologist and clinical researcher. He treats cancer patients at the University of Maryland Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Cancer Center and is associate chairman for clinical research in the University of Maryland Department [...]
Friday, July 3, 2009
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An article published in the Journal of Translational Medicine in May 2008, brought to light research that is being conducted by several Italian scientists, which exposes the possibility of treatment for mesothelioma cancer with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). These drugs, NSAIDs, are anti-inflammatory and analgesic drugs often found in small doses in common pain [...]
Monday, June 15, 2009
www.curemeso.org Help us fund mesothelioma research and continue providing patient services. Watch this video and send it to your friends and family.
Friday, May 1, 2009
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More videos of symposium presentations are available at www.curemeso.org. Mary Hesdorffer’s presentation at the International Symposium on Malignant Mesothelioma organized by the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation. To contact Mary Hesdorffer, NP with questions about mesothelioma and mesothelioma treatment, call the Foundation at 877.363.6376.
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Tuesday, August 4, 2009
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