Asbestos Evidentiary Ruling Goes Against W.R. Grace
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Eli Lilly & Co. Data Affirm Benefits of Using Alimta
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Eli Lilly Seeks European Approval of Alimta
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A systematic review on the efficacy of cytoreductive surgery combined with perioperative intraperitoneal chemotherapy for diffuse malignancy peritoneal mesothelioma.
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BACKGROUND: In the past, diffuse malignant peritoneal mesothelioma (DMPM) was regarded as a preterminal condition. The length of survival was dependent upon the aggressive versus indolent biologic behavior of the neoplasm. The overall median surviva...
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Mesothelioma Treatment | Treatment by Stage
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The treatment protocol for mesothelioma differs based on the stage that a patient has progressed to at the time of diagnosis. Provided below is an example of the types of treatment that a pleural mesothelioma patient will undergo at various stages o...
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Mesothelioma Treatment | Clinical Trials
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Studies of promising new or experimental treatments in patients are known as clinical trials. During a course of treatment for lung cancer, the doctor may suggest that a patient take part in a clinical trial of a new treatment. A clinical trial is o...
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Mesothelioma Treatment | Experimental Therapies
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Several forms of mesothelioma treatment such as the drug Alimta, gene therapy, immunotherapy, photodynamic therapy and multimodality therapy are still in their experimental stages. We invite you to read the following articles on experimental therapi...
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Mesothelioma Treatment | Conventional Therapies
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Conventional mesothelioma therapies include surgery, radiation and chemotherapy. You should keep in mind that if you choose one course of action for mesothelioma treatment, you may preclude other courses. All of your options should be considered as ...
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How is mesothelioma staged?
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Staging is the process of finding out how far the cancer has spread. Staging of mesothelioma is based on imaging studies such as x-rays, CT scans, and MRI scans. The treatment and outlook for patients with mesothelioma largely depends on the stage (...
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How do medical professionals diagnose mesothelioma?
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