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Among the symptoms and side effects of a mesothelioma diagnosis, anxiety and depression can be the most difficult to accept and manage. Even after physical pain and symptoms subside, quality of life for mesothelioma patients is often compromised by uncontrolled anxiety. In recent years, with the widespread acknowledgement of complimentary cancer treatments, studies and reports …

Novartis, the pharmaceutical and consumer healthcare product manufacturer, is set to fund a $20 million research center at the University of Pennsylvania. The funding comes with a deal between the two institutions in which Novartis will gain the technology developed at the center. Research is being conducted to manipulate immune system cells so they are …

The treatment of mesothelioma is complex, intensive, and, to a large extent, elusive. Doctors and scientists have grappled with this cancer since its discovery, and although much advancement has been made in understanding its biology, there is still no established cure. Naturopathic medicine is its own branch of primary health care, integrating the philosophies of …

Despite decades of research and medical development, mesothelioma remains an incurable disease in medical communities. Because of this, emphasis is placed primarily on early detection, management therapies, and means to prevent public inhalation of asbestos (since mesothelioma is directly caused by asbestos exposure). Conventional cancer treatment is most often recommended, including chemotherapy, radiation, and surgical …

The recent fusion of Eastern and Western medicine has produced interesting and beneficial results in patients throughout the country. Specifically, the integration of acupuncture as a relevant complementary treatment for mesothelioma is quickly gaining popular support. Unfortunately, the prognosis for mesothelioma victims is often discouraging. Because the disease remains latent in the body for so …

The drug Glybera is now available for commercial consumption throughout the European Union. Glybera is intended for use in lipoprotein lipase (LPL) deficiency patients, but offers promise for those suffering from other rare and aggressive illnesses. Mesothelioma attorneys hope that this new development will offer a successful treatment option for rare disease victims nationwide. Mesothelioma is an …

Mesothelioma treatments and therapy take an enormous toll on victims’ bodies, and new ways of dealing with the harmful side effects are constantly being explored. Osteopathy, also called Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment, and massage therapy offer immense relief for many mesothelioma victims. Because of the nature of mesothelioma development (often latent in the body for 20 …

TENS therapy is an attractive alternative treatment for mesothelioma patients because it is approved by the FDA and almost always fully covered by insurance plans. TENS stands for transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation. It is a therapy focusing on the unique bodily output of energy, and uses many of the same concepts as acupuncture and massage …

Mesothelioma is one of the most complicated cancers, which results in a low chance of survival. Our mesothelioma attorneys welcome each breakthrough in mesothelioma treatment with great relief, knowing how significant it is to victims and their families. Our attorneys understand the physical and mental trauma of asbestos-related diseases, and ensure that our clients receive the best …

Too often, mesothelioma patients are given poor and pessimistic prognoses. Because the cancer is not often detected until its latest stage, victims are given an average of 4 to 18 months to live, and are faced with difficult and debilitating chemotherapy and radiation regimens. Ozone therapy has been utilized by mesothelioma patients seeking alternatives to …

Among the alternative methods referenced in the discourse of cancer treatment, vitamin C is often debated and has been a topic of controversy for more than half a century. In 1952, Dr. William J. McCormick was the first to suggest that vitamin C could strengthen collagen, thereby preventing the spread of cancer cells throughout the …

Thermography is a body heat-measuring sensor used in a number of different industries to serve a variety of purposes. Also known as Digital Infrared Thermal Imaging (DITI), the technique can be used as a diagnostic test for mesothelioma and other cancer patients. Mesothelioma is an aggressive, highly fatal disease directly caused by exposure to asbestos. …

Although mesothelioma is widely researched and treatments are consistently emerging, there is not a standardized, globally accepted therapy regimen. Consequently, those suffering from mesothelioma have an array of options that can be tailored to their unique needs. Mesothelioma is aggressive, and is usually associated with a poor prognosis. However, mesothelioma lawyers are hopeful that new studies being …

Mesothelioma is an aggressive cancer of the mesothelial lining, most often of the lung and chest cavity. The cancer is not often caught until the most advanced stages because it is relatively asymptomatic and can take decades to develop. Mesothelioma is almost exclusively caused by asbestos exposure, which reached peak consumption in the United States …

A 27-year-old female was recently diagnosed with mesothelioma and asbestosis approximately eight and a half years after initial exposure to asbestos. This case is exceptional for many reasons. The first is due to her extremely short latency period, which is usually between 15 and 40 years. The second is because the woman is still alive, …

Unfortunately, due to the severity and long latency period of the disease, mesothelioma is not often detected in its victims until the advanced stage. Like other cancers, successful treatment of advanced mesothelioma is rare, and the median survival rate is less than one year. First-line therapy for advanced mesothelioma patients is well established, and often …

Sadly, many asbestos manufacturers and sellers have harmed innocent people and put them at risk for serious asbestos-related diseases such as mesothelioma and asbestosis. Diseases stemming from asbestos exposure tend to develop slowly, with symptoms frequently mistaken for other health problems. Malignant mesothelioma can even develop 30 years after exposure. By the time workers and …

Mesothelioma attorneys at Pintas & Mullins Law Firm stress that handling asbestos materials requires extreme caution, due to the serious risk of asbestos-related diseases such as mesothelioma and asbestosis. The recent verdict in the East Chattanooga textile mill demolition case underscores the importance of safe asbestos removal practices. As the Times Free Press is reporting, three men were …

Mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases are aggressive and complicated illnesses. Research is critical because there is still no known cure. Unfortunately, our asbestos lawyers have learned that this important research may be threatened by internal and external pressures. This in turn is threatening research into advanced medical treatment options for mesothelioma and other cancers. Some of …