Mesothelioma: Malignant & Pleural Types, Treatments, Clinical Mesothelioma: Malignant & Pleural Types, Treatments, Clinical Google Reklamları---------------------------------------------------- text size - + June 11, 2008 March 30, 2008 MESOTHELIOMA TREATMENT RESOURCES & TOPICS DIAGNOSIS & SYMPTOMS MESOTHELIOMA DOCTORS PATIENTS & FAMILIES SUPPORT & HELP RECENT NEWS HEADLINES CONTACT US EMAIL ALERT SIGNUP Mesothelioma is a serious cancer that occurs in individuals exposed to asbestos. Contact us now and we will send you a complementary copy of “100 Questions & Answers About Mesothelioma” by Dr. Harvey I. Pass. NEW YORK FLORIDA CALIFORNIA TREATMENT CENTERS Extrapleural Pneumonectomy versus Pleurectomy/Decortication in the Surgical Management of Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma: Results in 663 patients Anti-Cancer Drug CYT997 Update Tumour Growth Block Hopes Raised Mesothelin-related predictive and prognostic factors in malignant mesothelioma: A nested case-control study News Topics: Mesothelioma | Asbestos | Lung Cancer Asbestos: Medical and Legal Aspects, Fifth Edition Asbestos: Risk Assessment, Epidemiology, and Health Effects Malignant Mesothelioma: Advances in Pathogenesis, Diagnosis, and Translational Therapies The Official Patient's Sourcebook on Malignant Mesothelioma: A Revised and Updated Directory for the Internet Age Cisplatin, Imatinib Mesylate, and Pemetrexed in Malignant Mesothelioma Patients SU5416 in Treating Patients With Malignant Mesothelioma Gefitinib in Treating Patients With Malignant Mesothelioma Palliative Therapy With or Without Chemotherapy in Treating Patients With Malignant Mesothelioma Recipe of the week Winter Soupmore more information Name: Phone: Email: Summary: Disease Symptoms Find a Doctor News Glossary Mesothelioma is an asbestos-caused cancer of the serous membranes that surround many of the body’s vital organs. These membranes, known as mesothelium, secrete a lubricating fluid that provide an easy movement of the organs within the body. The most common form of the disease is pleural mesothelioma, which affects the membranes that surround the lungs. The next most-common form of the disease is peritoneal mesothelioma, which affects the lining of the abdomen. Other forms of the disease do exist, but they are rare occurrences. To learn more about mesothelioma, as well as other conditions caused by asbestos, such as lung cancer and asbestosis, please continue reading. more While there is currently no known cure for malignant mesothelioma, treatments are available with the most common being surgery, chemotherapy and radiation therapy. There are also numerous non-traditional mesothelioma treatment options for consideration. Your doctor will recommend one treatment or a combination of therapies that are best for your situation and overall prognosis. The course of treatment will depend on a number of factors including the location of the disease, the stage of the disease, your age and your overall health. LEARN More Working with a proactive medical team is your strongest weapon in the fight against mesothelioma. Additionally, patient education and awareness is extremely important. We have provided the following resources to help patients and families stay up-to-date. CLINICAL TRIALS | MESOTHELIOMA NEWS | EMAIL ALERTS -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Results from recent studies confirm that Alimta®, Eli Lilly's FDA-approved drug for mesothelioma, has clinical efficacy for the treatment of malignant pleural mesothelioma. Approved in 2004, Alimta Therapy is considered the chemotherapy standard of care for treatment of mesothelioma. CONTINUE READING -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CD200 is a protein that shows promise as a biomarker for many types of cancer. Researchers from France have recently completed a study that looked at CD200 expression in malignant mesothelioma and in lung cancer and have concluded that it does hold promise as a diagnostic factor for these diseases. CONTINUE READING Legal Sponsor - Read More About Finding Legal Support Attorney Advertising - Legal Disclaimer Speaking with an Attorney? Your Legal Rights ** Persons depicted in any pictures are actors. They are not clients. ** Copyright © 2007 - Belluck & Fox, Attorneys at Law - Mesothelioma Lawyers. Mesothelioma Attorneys, Asbestos Lawyers – Mesothelioma Information, Diagnosis, Symptoms, Medical Staging, Prognosis, Treatment, Clinical Trial, Asbestos Exposure, Asbestosis, Lung Cancer, Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma, Asbestos & The Navy, Health, Surgery, Chemotherapy, Radiation, Gene Therapy, Photodynamic Therapy, Immunotherapy Web site by Consultwebs.com, Inc. | Web sites for Law Firms -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ©WWW.MESOTHELİOMA-COM.TR.GG