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VA Announces New Dependency and Indemnity Compensation Rates for Mesothelioma...
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) slightly increased the Dependency and Indemnity Compensation rates for the new year. The changes went into effect on December 1, 2020, and they’ll remain...
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Asbestos and Boiler Room Workers: Mesothelioma Incidence
There’s a long list of professions and jobs that featured asbestos for decades. Boilermakers are near the top of the list. The International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Shipbuilders and Blacksmiths...
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VA Posts New Survivors Pension Rates for Mesothelioma
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs released new rates for disability and pension claims. The updates came on December 1, 2020, and they’ll remain active through November 30, 2021. One of the...
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Analyzing Mesothelioma Recurrence and Complications for SMART With IMRT
Surgery, chemotherapy and radiation remain the three principal therapies for mesothelioma. Researchers and specialists continue to investigate the order of them. A rising theory is that radiation...
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Palliative Care Reduces Costs, Increases Survival for Mesothelioma Patients
We at Mesothelioma Guide already reported how early palliative care can improve quality of life for mesothelioma patients. Palliative care, also called pain-relief therapy, can reduce symptoms and...
View ArticleNovoTTF-100L Becoming a Standard Mesothelioma Treatment
On May 24, 2019, for the first time in 15 years, the United States Food and Drug Administration approved a treatment for mesothelioma. Nearly two years later, the NovoTTF-100L System is accessible in...
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Pushing HITHOC as a Standard of Care for Pleural Mesothelioma
Hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy can add years to the life of a peritoneal mesothelioma patient. So why isn’t hyperthermic intrathoracic chemotherapy used more for pleural mesothelioma?...
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Mesothelioma and COVID-19: 3 Similarities Between Two Deadly Diseases
Mesothelioma and the COVID-19 coronavirus overlap in many ways. Most notably, the two diseases connect to an invisible airborne killer. Mesothelioma forms from asbestos exposure. COVID-19 is due to...
View ArticleHospice Care for Mesothelioma: Feeling Comfortable and Supported
Dr. Elizabeth Giles recognizes the “perception” around hospice care. She’s the medical director of palliative care at Yolo Hospice in Davis, California. “A lot of times people see hospice care as...
View ArticleFrom SMART to SMARTER … to SMARTEST? Plans for New Mesothelioma Protocol
Princess Margaret Cancer Centre in Toronto, Canada, made history with its “SMART” protocol for mesothelioma. The next version is already in the works. And the next-next one, too. The mesothelioma...
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FDA Gives ONCOS-102 ‘Fast-Track’ Designation for Mesothelioma
Another novel mesothelioma therapy is close to approval. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted “fast-track” designation to ONCOS-102 for malignant pleural mesothelioma. The therapy is an...
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What Does the COVID Vaccine Mean for Mesothelioma Patients?
The COVID-19 vaccine rollout is a symbol of hope for people throughout the United States. Millions are receiving the vaccine daily, signaling that the end of the pandemic is closer and closer every...
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Star Wars Actress Dies of Mesothelioma
Trisha Noble, the actress who played Padme Amidala’s mom in the Star Wars movie series, died of mesothelioma a few weeks ago. OK! Magazine reported the news. Noble, 76, is the latest celebrity or...
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Late-Stage Mesothelioma Patients Benefit From Experimental Treatment
Editor’s Note: This story was updated February 23, 2021 with new data from the study. Mesothelioma presents quite a few obstacles for the people with this cancer and the doctors trying to help them....
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Opdivo Works for Relapsed Mesothelioma After Chemotherapy Ends
Immunotherapy got another nod as an effective treatment for mesothelioma. Opdivo, the brand name for the drug nivolumab, is an effective second-line treatment for malignant pleural mesothelioma. This...
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Can You Have Surgery for Mesothelioma Twice?
Surgery is the best remedy for mesothelioma. The treatment removes a large chunk of the tumors from the body, instantly improving the chances of beating this cancer. Mesothelioma stubbornly doesn’t...
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Report: Johnson & Johnson Sets Aside Nearly $4 Billion for Mesothelioma Lawsuits
According to the New York Post, pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson allocated $3.9 billion in funds to settle talc mesothelioma lawsuits. The news is further proof the company may settle...
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U.S. Asbestos Imports Rise Heavily in 2020
The United States nearly doubled the country’s asbestos import amount from 2019 to 2020. The U.S. imported approximately 300 tons of the deadly mineral in 2020, according to the U.S. Geological Survey...
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Who Responds Best to Mesothelioma Immunotherapy Treatment?
Immunotherapy works for mesothelioma, just not in every case. The goal is to determine who will benefit from this emerging therapy — and who won’t. The National Cancer Institute (NCI) awarded a $2.5...
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Using Microfragmented Fat Tissue to Deliver Chemotherapy for Mesothelioma
Doctors may have a new, more tolerable way to deliver mesothelioma chemotherapy — all thanks to a dog. Researchers reported on a case of mesothelioma in a canine. The canine had the cancer in the...
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