Technology and mesothelioma
Technology is constantly progressing and its advances can be beneficial to many sectors, including the healthcare industry. The treatment of cancers, including mesothelioma, rely on technology to constantly evolve in order to develop new, more effective treatments. Artificial intelligence (AI) and three-dimensional (3D) bioprinting have assisted in helping early diagnosis and targeted treatment for patients […]
Benefits of radiation therapy for mesothelioma patients
Experts have been debating whether radiotherapy combined with surgery for pleural mesothelioma patients is an effective treatment. An upcoming clinical trial hopes to clarify the benefits of such treatment. Phase III clinical trial The trial, sponsored by NRG Oncology, also involves the National Cancer Institute and is now in its third phase. It is the […]
Predicting unresectable mesothelioma
One form of treatment offered to mesothelioma patients is resection surgery. This is an operation where surgeons try to remove as much of the cancerous tissue as possible. Removing tumours helps to alleviate symptoms and prolong life expectancy. Before undertaking surgery, a patient will have had x-rays and scans so that doctors have as much […]
National Complementary Therapy Week 2020
This week marks the National Complementary Therapy Week 2020, the purpose of which being to promote natural health and alternative therapies used for all sorts of different types of conditions, illnesses and diseases. Complementary therapies are mainly used alongside conventional medical care. They can include practices such as yoga, meditation, homeopathy, acupuncture, nutritional plans, exercise, […]
The Hidden Epidemic – Asbestos in Hospitals
Asbestos was a material used in the construction of many buildings in the UK, before it was eventually banned in 1999. Unfortunately, exposure to asbestos can cause asbestos-related diseases, including pleural thickening, pleural effusion, lung cancer and mesothelioma. Mesothelioma Mesothelioma is a type of cancer, the only known cause being exposure to asbestos. Unfortunately, however, […]