Medical Journal Articles for Mesothelioma

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• Doctors are still learning about periotoneal mesothelioma: An 8-section review of progress. Bridda MD, et al. May 2007 http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/555473
• Cases of malignant pleural mesothelioma will increase in incidence till 2020. Several newer antitumor agents are already showing a capability of extending survival. Ismail-Khan MD, et al. January, 2007 http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/550289
• Asbestos disease predictions too low. Australian National University, April 2007. http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/04/070402100931.htm
• Chemo combination improves survival in asbestos-related cancer. Center for the Advancement of Health, February, 2007. http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/02/070208131638.htm
• Virotherapy shows promise in treating mesothelioma. Cancer Monthly, April 2007. http://www.cancermonthly.com/iNP/view.asp?ID=172
• Radiotherapy as yet untested for malignant pleural mesothelioma. Cochrane Review Abstracts, April 2007. http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/542057
• FDA approves the drug ranpirnase, which has the ability to target tumor cells while sparing normal cells in both in vivo and in vitro studies in treatment for mesothelioma. FDA Approvals, February 2007. http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/552711
• More women living with lung cancer are using complementary and alternative medicine therapies to control symptoms. Cancer Nursing, Feburary 2007. http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/552134