There are two new lung cancer clinical trials being conducted by the UCLA Lung Cancer Chemoprevention Program. They are testing two drugs for their ability to prevent cancer in those who are at a high risk of developing it. (more…)
It’s nice to see actual advancements made in mesothelioma treatment and monitoring. We keep a close eye on mesothelioma treatment developments, so we often get excited over news of new potential treatments or tests only to never hear anything about them again. This past week, we’ve actually seen some positive study results and an FDA approval (more…)
There is no long-term treatment for mesothelioma sufferers right now. For the most part, patients can either have it caught early on and surgically removed, or they can have it diagnosed later by which point it is terminal. The number of people afflicted with mesothelioma is expected to grow rapidly in the coming years, so it is more important now than ever to perform as much research as possible to make advances in treatment. (more…)