Exploiting the immunostimulatory capacities of dendritic cells holds great promise for cancer immunotherapy. A mouse model for malignant mesothelioma allowed us to prove that autologous dendritic cells presenting tumor antigens were very effective by (partly) inhibiting tumor growth. This study will test the feasibility and safety of a clinical trial using autologous DC as a therapeutic adjuvant for the treatment of malignant pleural mesothelioma.

“We noticed that death rate in Maine is 27.5 per million population — the highest rate in the United States,” says Ki Moon Bang, the senior epidemologist at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, which studied mesothelioma mortality rates from 1999 to 2005. During that period, 173 Mainers died from the disease.

BLOOMFIELD, N.J., April 18, 2007 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — ONCONASE (ranpirnase), Alfacell Corporation’s lead drug candidate, may have potential as a chemopreventive agent, according to world-renowned mesothelioma researcher Michele Carbone M.D., Ph.D., at this week’s American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting.
In a series of poster presentations, Dr. Carbone highlighted the growing worldwide problem of asbestos [...]

If you worked at one of the old vermiculite ore processing plants in downtown Salt Lake City, call the Utah Department of Health at 538-6191. Your life may depend on it.
    And while you’re on the phone, tell them “Thanks a lot.” Say it sarcastically.
    The health department has known for at least six years [...]

AS an epidemic of asbestos-related cancer looms nationally, hospital bosses are awaiting new guidelines on steps to take after a patient is diagnosed.
Mesothelioma is a fatal cancer of the lining of the lungs, caused by inhaling asbestos fibres.
The use of asbestos is now banned and guidelines on handling the building material have become stricter.
But an [...]

by Luis Mon
For individuals stricken with asbestos related mesothelioma, there may be substantial compensation available if they act quickly to engage an experienced mesothelioma
lawyer who is proficient in asbestos legal issues and proving asbestos exposure. Most often mesothelioma lawsuits end up with a settlement without ever going to trial or even into a court. [...]