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Our blog is a timely voice for cancer patients, caregivers, and those seeking information about mesothelioma and asbestos-related topics. By providing relevant news, personal stories, and practical insights, we will further spread awareness and nurture hope with the goal of one day eliminating mesothelioma.

Treatment September 24, 2020 MAAC Staff
A dry cough can be an early sign of pleural mesothelioma.

Dry Cough and Mesothelioma

A dry cough is a common symptom of pleural mesothelioma. Patients may notice the non-productive cough as an early warning sign of the asbestos-related…

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Treatment August 13, 2020 MAAC Staff
According to a new study, a drug may improve the efficacy of chemotherapy treatment.

Drug Improves Efficacy of Chemotherapy Treatment

Treatment efficacy is incredibly important for improving patient survival. Mesothelioma researchers are searching for ways to increase treatment efficacy and safety. In a study…

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Treatment June 24, 2019 MAAC Staff
FDA-approved mesothelioma treatment

FDA Approves Mesothelioma Treatment After Groundbreaking Study Results

Mesothelioma research focuses on developing new diagnostic tools that will help accurately diagnose mesothelioma cancer sooner, while also searching for a cure. There is…

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Treatment February 13, 2019 MAAC Staff
Apatanib for mesothelioma

Study Finds Apatinib Could Treat Recurrent or Unresponsive Mesothelioma

Mesothelioma cancer is difficult to treat, as it often is not properly diagnosed until the later stages of disease. Mesothelioma also frequently recurs after…

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Treatment May 31, 2018 MAAC Staff
Immunotherapy Cellular Level

How Does Immunotherapy Work?

Mesothelioma is an extremely aggressive cancer with poor prognosis. Cancer research and clinical trials continue to analyze new treatment methods to offer patients to…

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Treatment April 18, 2018 MAAC Staff
personalized cancer vaccine

How Personalized Cancer Vaccines Can Treat Mesothelioma

Immunotherapy has become a key aspect of cancer research in recent years, though there is still a lot of work ahead to truly unlock…

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Treatment April 11, 2018 MAAC Staff
best cancer treatment centers

5 Best Cancer Treatment Centers in the U.S.

When facing a cancer diagnosis, one of the most important decisions you can make is where to go for treatment. Choosing an oncologist and…

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Treatment February 28, 2018 MAAC Staff
mesothelioma life expectancy without treatment

Mesothelioma Life Expectancy Without Treatment

For many rare diseases, mesothelioma included, patients face a rather poor prognosis. This dilemma often hinges on the fact that it’s difficult to diagnose…

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