Conclusions - Foscan-mediated PDT can be safely combined with surgery at the established MTD. Unlike most other surgery-based multimodal treatments for mesothelioma, Foscan-mediated PDT affords the option, in selected patients, of accomplishing tumor debulking with a lung-sparing procedure rather than an extrapleural pneumonectomy. A phase II study is warranted."Mesothelioma and Fluorodeoxyglucose Positron Emission Tomography Scan By:...more
Another interesting study is called, "Combination raltitrexed (Tomudex(R))-oxaliplatin: a step forward in the struggle against mesothelioma? The Institut Gustave Roussy experience with chemotherapy and chemo-immunotherapy in mesothelioma." By Fizazi K, Caliandro R, Soulié P, Fandi A, Daniel C, Bedin A, Doubre H, Viala J, Rodier J, Trandafir L, Le Chevalier T, Cvitkovic E, Armand J, Ruffié P - Eur J Cancer. 2000 Aug;36(12):1514-21. Here is an...more
Conclusions - Integrated computed tomography-positron emission tomography increases the accuracy of malignant pleural mesothelioma staging and is important in determining the appropriate therapy in patients being considered for extrapleural pneumonectomy."Tomography Positron Emission and Mesothelioma Patients By: Montwrobleski77 About the Author Monty Wrobleski is the author of this article. For more information please click on the following linksDepuy Hip Recall AttorneyDepuy Hip Recall LawyerMalignant Mesothelioma (ArticlesBase SC #3487529) Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/ - Tomography Positron Emission and Mesothelioma Patients more
One study is called, "Radiotherapy in the treatment of malignant mesothelioma of the pleura, with special reference to its use in palliation" by S R Davis Fracr, L Tan Bsc, D L Ball Fracr - Australasian Radiology Volume 38, Issue 3, pages 212–214, August 1994. Here is an excerpt: "SUMMARY - Most patients presenting with malignant mesothelioma...more
Conclusions: SS1P is well tolerated with pleuritis as the DLT at the highest dose level. Evidence of clinical activity was noted in a group of heavily pretreated patients. Phase II clinical trials of SS1P are being planned for malignant mesothelioma and other mesothelin-expressing malignancies."Mesothelioma and Immune Profile of Pleural Effusions ...more
When STAV serum-free conditioned medium was separated by using fast protein liquid chromatography Superose 6 gel filtration, two motility-inducing protein peaks were detected. The first peak contained proteins with molecular weight > 220,000 that had both chemotactic and haptotactic properties, while the second peak contained material with apparent molecular weights of approximately 67,000 that had chemotactic and chemokinetic (random motility) but not haptotactic properties. Analysis of the Mr 67,000 material indicated that it was a heat-sensitive and trypsin-digestible protein. The production of both soluble and insoluble extracellular matrix components by human mesothelioma cells and the motile response to these molecules as well as the production of a Mr 67,000 autocrine motility factor-like substance may be important for the highly invasive motile behavior of this tumor." Another interesting study is called, "Complementary value of five carcinoma markers for the diagnosis of malignant mesothelioma, adenocarcinoma metastasis, and reactive mesothelium in serous effusions" by Mick Delahaye C.T. (I.A.C.), Frieda van der Ham, Theo H. van der Kwast M.D., Ph.D. - Diagnostic...more
Another interesting study is called, "Anti-MOC-31: a potential addition to the pulmonary adenocarcinoma versus mesothelioma immunohistochemistry panel." By Sosolik RC, McGaughy VR, De Young BR. - Department of Pathology, Ohio State University Medical...more
Over 200,000 new cases of prostate cancer are diagnosed each year. More than 32,000 men die from prostate cancer annually. Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of death among men in the United States, just behind lung cancer. Prevention,...more
Receiving the diagnosis of prostate cancer can be overwhelming. Thankfully though there are many different options for prostate cancer treatment . These range from active surveillance to prostate surgery . Active surveillance is advised for people...more
If this surgery fails or the patient has severe arthritis the bone in the rear foot may need to be fused.Treatment of Sinus Tarsi Syndrome By: Bruce Lashley, DPM About the Author Bruce Lashley, DPMDr. Lashley is a podiatrist...more
Lot of Americans suffers from headaches, starting from stress headaches to migraines. Headaches can not only affects your daily activities but can also bear on your physical state. Headaches can not only cause the genuine pain in your head, but...more
Many people might get away with not having a full on acne break-out, but oftentimes they'll at least get one pimple of their face. I know that when I was a boy I had the most annoying one on my chin. I tried many of my own "home-made" techniques...more