Mesothelioma Study Testing Efficacy of Cisplatin, Pemetrexed and Imatinib Mesylate for Mesothelioma Treatment

Sponsored by Novartis, the trial will study patients with malignant mesothelioma

Upstate NY health and wellness store to hold free event for chronic pain sufferers, cancer patients

Popular retailer Natur-Tyme to partner with wellness center to offer free information about acupuncture, physical therapy and other treatments for chronic pain

Mesothelioma Alert: April 28th is Workers Memorial Day, a day to remember those who have suffered from work-related accidents and illness

Build Safe UAE, a construction industry watchdog organization, says 2 million workers are killed annually in accidents at work or by illnesses caused by occupational exposure to toxins like asbestos

Kanzius Cancer Research Foundation’s “Good Idea” in the running for $250,000 prize

Idea for alternative to traditional cancer treatments is a painless and non-invasive option, says foundation

Charitable organization, Angie’s Spa, to help raise money for cancer patients, including those with mesothelioma, participate in nationwide fundraising efforts

Lord & Taylor department store commences its ten store tour hosting one day fundraising events for local charities.

Top Mesothelioma Cancer Center Sloan Kettering Wins Big Apple Health Care Culinary Challenge

New York City health care center’s chefs gather to battle iron chef style for best cuisine bragging rights.

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Mesothelioma News: February 4th is World Cancer Day

The World Health Organization estimates that 84 million people worldwide will succumb to cancer by 2015

Mesothelioma Cancer Alert: Government says "Yes, tanning causes cancer"

The FDA stresses the need to increase warnings about various cancer risk factors

Roy Disney succumbs to stomach cancer at age 79

The nephew of legendary Walt Disney has died in California

Cancer Alert: Actress touts alternative therapies for the treatment of cancer

Suzanne Somers’ book criticizing conventional cancer treatments worries doctors

Veteran Health Alert: Soldier Dies After Recieving Diseased Lungs of Smoker

An officer in the UK's Royal Lancers has died less than one year after receiving cancerous lungs in a UK hospital

Veteran Alert: VA Recognizes Agent Orange as Cause of Illness

More than 35 years after the end of the Vietnam War, the VA has finally acknowledged that Agent Orange is responsible for a variety of diseases, including cancer

Millions Mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Events planned around the country are drawing attention to the plight of breast cancer sufferers and victims of other serious cancers

Mesothelioma Cancer Treatment Alert: Could Beer Prevent Cancer?

Students at Rice University working on a groundbreaking anti-cancer brew to be presented at a UK conference next month

Mesothelioma Treatment Alert: National Cancer Institute to Begin New Phase of Mesothelioma Drug Trial

Study drug targets proteins that aid in tumor growth

MESOTHELIOMA ALERT: “Daily Variety” Columnist Army Archerd Dies Following Mesothelioma Battle

A well-known celebrity news writer has died as a result of asbestos cancer

Mesothelioma.com: Florida VA fair provides valuable information to veterans and their families

Clinic officials say many vets are unaware of the services available to them

Mesothelioma.com: ‘Psychiatric service dogs’ May Have Therapeutic Effect on War Veterans Suffering from Mesothelioma Cancer, Other Diseases

As the U.S. Department of Defense starts an extensive study looking at how dogs serve as a psychological soother to their veteran owners, it has some wondering about a dog’s effects on those with physical ailments caused by years in combat.

Mesothelioma.com: Exposure to Nanoparticles Linked to Increased Risk of Mesothelioma

Tiny particles are used in dozens of products, scientific research

Mesothelioma.com: Veterans’ Claims Go Unheeded as VA Officials Rake in Massive Bonuses

Millions of dollars are awarded while hundreds of thousands of veteran claims are unpaid