Another interesting study is called, Continuous hyperthermic peritoneal perfusion with cisplatin for the treatment of peritoneal mesothelioma. By Ma GY, Bartlett DL, Reed E, Figg WD, Lush RM, Lee KB, Libutti SK, Alexander HR. - Metabolism Section, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland 20892. Cancer J Sci Am. 1997 May-Jun;3(3):174-9. Here is an excerpt: Abstract - PURPOSE: Peritoneal mesothelioma remains a...more
Another interesting study is called, Immunohistochemical Panels For Differentiating Epithelial Malignant Mesothelioma From Lung Adenocarcinoma: A Study With Logistic Regression Analysis - American Journal of Surgical Pathology: January 2001 - Volume 25 - Issue 1 - pp 43-50. Here is an excerpt: Abstract - Immunohistochemistry provides an important indicator for differential diagnosis between pleural malignant mesothelioma and lung adenocarcinoma,...more
Another interesting study is called, Gefitinib in Patients with Malignant Mesothelioma: A Phase II Study by the Cancer and Leukemia Group B - Clinical Cancer Research March 2005 11; 2300 by Ramaswamy Govindan, Robert A. Kratzke, James E. Herndon II, Gloria A. Niehans, Robin Vollmer, Dorothy Watson, Mark R. Green, Hedy L. Kindler and on behalf of the Cancer and Leukemia Group B. Here is an excerpt: Abstract - Purpose: The Cancer and Leukemia Group B conducted a phase II study of gefitinib, an inhibitor of the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) tyrosine kinase, in patients with previously untreated malignant mesothelioma. Experimental Design: Eligible patients had unresectable pleural or peritoneal mesothelioma, measurable disease, no prior therapy, and performance status 0-1 by Cancer and Leukemia Group B criteria. Gefitinib (500 mg p.o.) was administered once a day for 21 days. Patients underwent restaging after every two cycles. Therapy was continued until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. Results: The most common grade 3 toxicities were diarrhea (16%) and nausea (12%). Of 43 patients enrolled, 1 patient (2%) had a complete response, 1 patient (2%) had a...more
If you have fibroids, and are considering trying a fibroid tumor natural treatment, you have probably spent some time considering your treatment options. It could be that your doctor has recommended surgery, or perhaps hormonal treatment. Indeed, the most common recommendation is a "wait and see" approach which in theory is fine if your fibroids...more
A few females could develop Gout after menopause. This is considered as a chronic illness that happens due to the deposition of needle comparable crystals of uric acid inside the joints leading to puffiness and soreness producing acute grief. Being one of the most normally recorded severe illnesses, Gout is as well a genetically inherited disease....more
Through the years, liposuction has been the immediate solution for people who want to regain their slim and trim figure through removing unwanted fat from their body. Food diet and exercise might be an option, but some choose to undergo this surgical method for instant result.Decades have passed and now, the traditional liposuction that involves incision lost the halo above its head as laser liposuction steals the spotlight. Through the use of laser, the slimming procedure becomes more convenient and simpler.As a cutting edge method, laser liposuction eased the traditional liposuction because instead of complicated fat removal through surgical knives, the doctor just inserts a small probe or cannula that holds laser fiber of low energy into the targeted area. The energy melts and destroys the fat cells, and the unwanted fat will be removed by draining them out from the hole left by the probe. Meanwhile, the remaining fats is absorbed and excreted by the body naturally.This method promises no harm, even though laser is utilized for the process. The tissues around the targeted areas remain safe. Patients will also experience lesser bleeding and lesser pain compared to the traditional...more
We compound this factor by not taking care of our selves properly. We fail to use sunscreen when we go out, do not have a proper well balanced diet and also fail to look after our skin. All these take a great toll on the health of our skin leading to...more
Angina proves deadly. This can easily be identified when you experience chest pain, specifically in the left side, as this is a result of poor blood flow within the blood vessels of the mycordium, or heart muscle. With this fact at hand, you can seek...more
Our joints serve as the main ingredients for the recipe to smooth sailing in our daily lives. These are vital parts of our body and should be taken care of. When these parts begin to ache, your everyday tasks are greatly affected. This needs to be...more
Gout is an arthritic condition of the joints or swelling and inflammation of joints that often reoccur. Typically, it happens in one joint along with severe pain sensation in the big toe. Still, it can likewise affect the ankle or even the heel and...more
Day by day, the medicinal herbs become popular in the whole world. Most people adopt this natural and healthy of way lifestyle. It has huge demand in the national and international market. In the list of useful herbs, calendula is used in preparing...more
Breast cancer is considered as one of the most common tumor in women. It is also considered as the second leading cause of cancer death in the world. It was exceeded by lung cancer since 1985. One every eight woman with an age of 85 will surely...more