New ASCO guidelines reinforce role of surgery in mesothelioma treatment
Dr. R. Taylor Ripley discusses the new ASCO guidelines for mesothelioma and explains the role of surgery in mesothelioma treatment.
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Mesothelioma
Understanding mesothelioma
Mesothelioma is a rare but aggressive form of cancer that primarily affects the lining of the lungs, abdomen or heart. It is most associated with
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‘Drug factory’ implants eliminate mesothelioma tumors in mice
A Baylor College of Medicine-Rice University collaboration is making strides in the treatment of mesothelioma and other cancers.
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Study seeks to identify biological markers that predict mesothelioma response to treatment
By taking a close look inside mesothelioma, Dr. B. Burt searches for clues to predict patient’s response to immunotherapy.
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Mesothelioma and COVID-19: Don’t skip screening and treatment
Dr. R. Taylor Ripley urges patients to continue health screenings for mesothelioma and other diseases during COVID-19.
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Immunotherapy improves quality of life for mesothelioma patient
When Samir Tanios was diagnosed with malignant pleural mesothelioma in September 2018, he was in poor condition. He couldn’t take a deep breath or walk
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What you should know about mesothelioma
It’s been five years since mesothelioma treatment pioneer, Dr. David Sugarbaker, arrived in Houston to open the Lung Institute and the Mesothelioma Treatment Center at
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Remembering my time with Dr. David Sugarbaker
As I woke up on the morning of Sept. 17 to head to Houston for my biannual checkup, there was a distinct hole. I didn’t
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A routine mesothelioma check-up after Hurricane Harvey
I got the call while sitting in the airport Monday morning, waiting to board my flight from Minneapolis to Houston. Dr. David Sugarbaker had to
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Surviving mesothelioma, one appointment at a time
It’s scary to think how quickly things can change from one scan to another. It’s why I struggle with “scanxiety,” or scan anxiety. No matter
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