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MAAC Staff
Understanding Off-Label Drug Use in Treating Mesothelioma
Whenever we get sick, we hope to be prescribed the leading approved medicine for whatever ailment we’re facing. But for some diseases, especially more…
Asbestos Products: Toys, Makeup, Talcum Powder & More Contaminated by the Toxin
We often hear about historic or legacy uses of asbestos, since the mineral was used so heavily in the past. Asbestos made its way…
Talcum Powder Lawsuit: Asbestos in Talc Linked to Mesothelioma
For many years, people have relied on talc for varied uses, whether in baby powder to help prevent diaper rash, in makeup or even…
Mesothelioma vs. Lung Cancer: What to Know
Often times, people confuse mesothelioma for a form of lung cancer because the most common type, pleural mesothelioma, affects the lungs. Though at a…
The Chlorine Industry Still Relies on Asbestos Despite Safer Alternatives
Whether for insulation, tiles or fireproof clothing, asbestos was the top choice across many industries for decades. The natural mineral was inexpensive, durable and…
The Potential of Immunotherapy with Chemotherapy or Radiation for Mesothelioma
Chemotherapy, surgery and radiation have been the standard tools for treating all kinds of cancer for many years. In the recent past, however, immunotherapy…
How New Technology Can Detect Cancer in Just Seconds
Diagnosing cancer or identifying all the cancerous tissue during surgery can be a lengthy process. In general, a biopsy is the only clear way…
Dr. Mansfield Explains the Importance of Clinical Trials for Mesothelioma Research
Dr. Aaron Mansfield, a translational scientist at the Mayo Clinic and Associate Professor of Medical Oncology, first became interested in studying immunology before he…