New Mesothelioma Orphan Drug Approved

by Shrader Law | Feb 12, 2013 | Mesothelioma

A new drug has recently become another treatment option for patients battling from malignant pleural mesothelioma. The drug, Amatuximab made by Morphotek, was recently granted orphan drug status by the FDA. A drug may be designated an orphan drug if it is used to treat fewer than 200,000 people in the U.S., thanks to the Orphan Drug Act. If a disease affects fewer than 200,000 people, it is...

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Breath Test May Speed Mesothelioma Diagnosis

by Shrader Law | Feb 11, 2013 | Mesothelioma

Dutch researchers report that they might have developed a breath test that could be beneficial in diagnosing pleural mesothelioma. University of Amsterdam Medical Center researchers state that they can use a device called the Cyranose 320 to differentiate between healthy people, people with mesothelioma, and people who have had long-term asbestos exposure but do now show signs of mesothelioma....

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Mesothelioma Warning Signs

by Shrader Law | Feb 10, 2013 | Mesothelioma

Mesothelioma is a very rare yet deadly type of cancer caused almost exclusively by exposure to asbestos. Mesothelioma is cancer that forms in the protective membrane that covers organs throughout the body, known as the mesothelium. The most common form of mesothelioma is pleural mesothelioma (of the lung), followed by peritoneal (abdominal) and pericardial (heart) mesothelioma. While anyone who...

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Managing Neuropathy from Chemotherapy

by Shrader Law | Feb 9, 2013 | Mesothelioma

Many patients undergoing chemotherapy experience neuropathy as a side effect of the treatment. Not all chemotherapy drugs have neuropathy as a side effect, but those commonly used drugs which appear to cause nerve damage include paclitaxel, docetaxel, and cisplatin. Usually, it is localized to the fingertips and toes, although it may spread to the hands and feet and occasionally you may...

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Coping with a Cancer Diagnosis

by Shrader Law | Feb 7, 2013 | Mesothelioma

The first step to dealing with a cancer diagnosis is to get the facts. Learn about your type of cancer and potential treatment options so that you have an accurate picture of the illness and how it will affect your life. Some questions you may ask are: Where did this cancer start? Is it aggressive or slow-growing? What are potential treatments, their success rates, and their side effects? When...

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Mesothelioma and Other Cancers Not Covered By Zadroga Bill

by Shrader Law | Feb 5, 2013 | Mesothelioma

September 11th 2001, was one of the most horrible days in our country’s history for many reasons, not all of which became apparent immediately. In addition to the initial wreck and devastation, loss of life and tragedy that ensued that fateful morning, an enduring health issue also presented itself that day. When the planes crashed into New York City’s World Trade Center, a cloud of toxic dust...

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