Veterans of the U.S. military account for nearly a third of all those who receive a mesothelioma diagnosis. While veterans represent 8% of our nation’s population, veterans comprise 30% of all known mesothelioma deaths that have occurred in this country. So it is especially fitting that this 4th of July as we celebrate America’s independence - hard won by its first military – that the special discounts offered to all our nation’s military veterans will benefit those who have paid so dearly. That includes those of you with a mesothelioma diagnosis resulting from your service to our … [Read more...]
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American Cancer Society Releases New US Cancer Statistics
Malignant mesothelioma is a form of cancer that is 100% attributable to exposure to asbestos, a toxic material in industrial products. This year between 2,500 and 3,000 US citizens will be diagnosed with malignant mesothelioma. However, malignant mesothelioma, an unjust and devastating disease, is part of the big picture of cancer statistics in the United States. The American Cancer Society has just released its annual review of cancer statistics. Overall, they state that the death rate from cancer in the US has declined steadily during the past two decades. The cancer death rate for men … [Read more...]
The Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation: What You Need to Know About This Great Group
Malignant mesothelioma shouldn’t happen to anyone. But it does. About 3,000 new cases are diagnosed every year in the United States. Its association with asbestos exposure has been known for hundreds of years and the link has been considered conclusive by modern scientific standards since 1964. Prevention of mesothelioma has progressed but remains imperfect. A cure continues to be elusive. Treatment options exist but mostly to help alleviate symptoms and improve quality of life for patients. However there is a group dedicated to trying to change all that. And that’s the Mesothelioma … [Read more...]
Why UCSF Thoracic Oncology Program is at the Forefront of Mesothelioma Treatment
No one wants to be sick. But when illness happens - especially a catastrophic illness like mesothelioma - it is vital to have access to a topnotch medical health facility with excellent medical professionals and the most up-to-date medical technology. We are fortunate here in Northern California to have the University of California, San Francisco Medical Center (UCSF), one of the best medical facilities in the nation. Set on a picturesque hilltop in San Francisco, with additional campuses in other parts of the city, UCSF is a teaching hospital. Like other teaching hospitals, UCSF is part of … [Read more...]
5 Surprisingly Great Mesothelioma Websites for Patients and Their Families
When you or a family member is coping with mesothelioma resulting from asbestos exposure, you will have lots of questions that change with your situation. The good news is that thanks to the internet, there are a lot of mesothelioma websites out there. But the bad news is that not all the mesothelioma websites out there are good, and you have to be careful because often what looks like a public service non-profit organization is really a law firm trying to disguise who they are while looking for clients. Always start with your doctor. He or she is your best information source because of … [Read more...]
Promising New Mesothelioma Treatment Shows Favorable Results in Lab Study
A promising new mesothelioma treatment targeting only malignant cells showed favorable results in a preliminary study on laboratory mice, report researchers at the University of Vermont Medical College. If the results can be replicated in humans, this could be a significant step to a breakthrough therapy for this currently incurable asbestos-caused cancer. “Effective treatment of malignant mesothelioma remains an unmet clinical need,”[1] the study researchers state in their paper published this week in the online journal BMC-Cancer. With grant funding from the Mesothelioma Applied Research … [Read more...]