According to the Mesothelioma Cancer Alliance, there are four types of mesothelioma that can come about as a result of exposure to asbestos:   Pleural Mesothelioma (Lungs) Pleural mesothelioma develops in the lining of the lungs, which is called the pleura. As the most common form of the disease, pleural mesothelioma accounts for approximately 80% […]

Researchers at five major cancer research centers, including the Mayo Clinic and the City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center, are recruiting patients for a study of the chemical methoxyamine. The principal investigator is Doctor Marianna Koczywas at City of Hope. Methoxyamine, when given together with cisplatin and pemetrexed disodium, may be a better treatment for […]