When you get a cold or the flu, you probably want to get in bed and stay there until you feel better. Rest and sleep are important when we are battling illnesses, including mesothelioma. But movement is also important. There are many benefits of exercise for mesothelioma patients. You don’t have to run a marathon (but you can if you feel like it). Gentle exercise for mesothelioma patients is a vital part of your treatment plan. Best of all, your workout can be one of your most positive experiences during mesothelioma treatment. The Upsides of Exercise for Mesothelioma Patients It’s hard … [Read more...]
Mesothelioma Biomarkers Could Make Early Diagnosis Routine
One of the complicating factors for many mesothelioma patients is that this rare and life-threatening form of cancer is difficult to diagnose. This can leave mesothelioma undetected until it has progressed to a later stage, when it is harder to treat. The symptoms of pleural mesothelioma overlap with other, more common illnesses, including lung cancer and pneumonia. To combat this problem, researchers in Italy are studying samples from pleural mesothelioma patients to develop a set of mesothelioma biomarkers that can be used for early diagnosis. The study on mesothelioma biomarkers is only … [Read more...]
Immunotherapy Clinical Trial Produces Revolutionary Results
Scientists are known for being cautious. They validate their results before going public with their research. They are wary of making promises they can’t keep. So you know that, when Laszlo G. Radvanyi of the Ontario Institute for Cancer Research calls immunotherapy clinical trial results “unprecedented” and states that this may lead to a “revolution” in cancer treatment, the research has found something big. The immunotherapy clinical trial results that got Dr. Radvanyi excited were for just one patient. Her recovery from late-stage metastatic breast cancer was so dramatic that researchers … [Read more...]
Spiritual Practices for Coping with Mesothelioma
If you are coping with mesothelioma, either as a patient or a caregiver, you know the daily challenges of dealing with the physical symptoms of this serious cancer and the side effects of mesothelioma treatment. Coping with mesothelioma takes an emotional toll as well; many patients grapple with anxiety and depression. Numerous studies have shown that one thing that often helps relieve both the physical and emotional pain of a mesothelioma diagnosis: spirituality. You don’t have to be religious to find relief in spiritual practices when you are coping with mesothelioma. What Are Spiritual … [Read more...]
Potential Breakthrough in Mesothelioma Tumor Research
Much recent research on how to stop a mesothelioma tumor, as well as other types of cancer with poor prognoses, has focused on immunotherapy. At present, mesothelioma immunotherapy treatments only help a small number of patients. But the result for those patients is so remarkable that scientists are scrambling to understand how to harness the power of immunotherapy to help more mesothelioma patients. A study that generated excitement at the 14th International Conference of the International Mesothelioma Group (iMig) looked at why one mesothelioma tumor will respond to immunotherapy … [Read more...]
Receiving a Diagnosis of Mesothelioma: A Better Approach
When you think of mesothelioma research, you might picture scientists in white lab coats peering into microscopes or drawing samples from patients. But, just as mesothelioma has many aspects, so does mesothelioma research. The emotional wellbeing of mesothelioma patients can have a big impact on their physical health. A new study on improving the patient experience when receiving a diagnosis of mesothelioma sheds light on the needs of patients and their families at this crucial time. Kazan Law, the sponsor of the Mesothelioma Circle website, is also a sponsor of the Young Investigator … [Read more...]
Understanding Peritoneal Mesothelioma Life Expectancy
The International Mesothelioma Interest Group (iMig) conference, held every two years, brings together dedicated researchers who study all forms of mesothelioma, including peritoneal mesothelioma. Kazan Law, which sponsors the Mesothelioma Circle blog, is a supporter of this crucial research through its sponsorship of the Young Investigator Awards. These awards encourage the next generation of scientists to use their talents to help understand this deadly form of cancer. At the 2018 iMig conference, one of these awards went to Dr. David B. Chapel, member of a group that studied the factors … [Read more...]
Mesothelioma Clinical Trial Studies Effectiveness of Multimodal Treatment
At the 14th International Conference of the International Mesothelioma Interest Group (iMig) held in Ottawa, Canada early this month, researchers presented the results of both ongoing and completed research; there was a mesothelioma clinical trial on almost every issue relating to mesothelioma treatment and care. One mesothelioma clinical trial featured at the conference is an effort to compile data on best practices for multimodal mesothelioma treatment. This mesothelioma clinical trial received an iMig 2018 Young Investigators Award, a program sponsored by Kazan Law. This clinical trial … [Read more...]
How to Create a Cancer Caregiver Plan
When your spouse or another close family member is diagnosed with mesothelioma, you take on a new role: cancer caregiver. While caregiving for someone with a serious form of cancer like mesothelioma can seem overwhelming, it can also be a rewarding way to stay close to your loved one and to be of service during his time of need. Because of changes in the way medical care is given to cancer patients, mesothelioma patients often spend more time at home and less in the hospital. Your role as cancer caregiver is crucial. You may find yourself giving medication, changing dressings, and … [Read more...]
Kazan Law Funds Research on Pleural Mesothelioma Tumor Staging
At the 14th Conference of the International Mesothelioma Interest Group (iMig) in Ottawa, Canada, this May, mesothelioma research was presented in a number of plenary sessions and dozens of mini-symposiums. The topics of the sessions ranged from mesothelioma immunotherapy and surgery to imaging and biomarkers. Many advances in the study and diagnosis of the pleural mesothelioma tumor were presented to the gathering of mesothelioma researchers. During these topical sessions, dozens of scientific studies were presented, showing the vibrant state of mesothelioma science. Kazan Law, which … [Read more...]
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