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Jean Brannum

Jean Brannum - author

Jean Brannum is a science writer who enjoys researching and discussing disease and cancer treatments. She recently graduated from NC State with a degree in biology and a focus in science journalism.

Chemotherapy Treatment for Mesothelioma

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Chemo, short for chemotherapy treatment, forms an important part of mesothelioma cancer treatment – an uncommon but deadly cancer traceable to asbestos exposure. These procedures are designed to attack and kill several cancer cells at once. This is why it’s...
Pleural and Peritoneal Mesothelioma Found in Female Patient
Pleural and Peritoneal Mesothelioma Found in Female Patient

Jean Brannum
2 mins read - August 18, 2024

Synchronous pleural and peritoneal mesothelioma, two distinct forms of an aggressive mesothelioma cancer were found in a 70-year-old female patient with a history of asbestos...

Featured

Study Favors Chemo Over Surgery in Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma
Study Favors Chemo Over Surgery in Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma

Jean Brannum
2 mins read - May 28, 2024

A new UK study challenges the standard treatment for malignant pleural mesothelioma, suggesting that chemotherapy alone may be more effective than surgery combined with...

Study Uncovers Link Between Hormone Levels and Pleural Mesothelioma
Study Uncovers Link Between Hormone Levels and Pleural Mesothelioma

Jean Brannum
2 mins read - May 27, 2024

For individuals exposed to asbestos, the looming threat of malignant pleural mesothelioma remains a serious concern. A recent study, however, suggests that a simple blood test...

Research

Study Finds Lung-Sparing Surgery Improves Mesothelioma Survival
Study Finds Lung-Sparing Surgery Improves Mesothelioma Survival

Jean Brannum
3 mins read - May 18, 2024

For patients diagnosed with the aggressive cancer mesothelioma, the choice of surgical treatment has always been a complex decision. Historically, the radical surgery to remove an...

Treatment

Groundbreaking Therapy Enhances Lifespan in Mesothelioma Trials
Groundbreaking Therapy Enhances Lifespan in Mesothelioma Trials

Jean Brannum
2 mins read - December 24, 2023

Sellas Life Sciences, a prominent biopharmaceutical company in the U.S. focused on late-stage clinical developments, has recently announced encouraging results from its Phase I...

Treatment

Study Reveals Strong Link Between Low-Level Radon Exposure and Lung Cancer
Study Reveals Strong Link Between Low-Level Radon Exposure and Lung Cancer

Jean Brannum
2 mins read - June 14, 2022

A recent study led by the University of California, Irvine (UCI) sheds light on the relationship between prolonged exposure to low levels of radon and the heightened risk of lung...

Awareness

Exploring How Asbestos Reacts Inside Cells: A New Perspective
Exploring How Asbestos Reacts Inside Cells: A New Perspective

Jean Brannum
2 mins read - February 24, 2022

Asbestos, a ubiquitous building material, has long been associated with severe health risks such as mesothelioma and lung cancer. While biomedical research has delved into...

Research

Mayo Clinic Validates Genomic Approach in Treating Gastric Cancer
Mayo Clinic Validates Genomic Approach in Treating Gastric Cancer

Jean Brannum
2 mins read - February 14, 2022

A groundbreaking study led by researchers at Mayo Clinic Cancer Center in Florida is revolutionizing gastric cancer treatment by leveraging genomic sequencing to predict patient...

Treatment

Nanoparticle Therapy Revolutionizes Cancer Treatment
Nanoparticle Therapy Revolutionizes Cancer Treatment

Jean Brannum
2 mins read - December 16, 2021

In a groundbreaking discovery, researchers at Wake Forest School of Medicine have unveiled a nanoparticle therapeutic that revolutionizes cancer immunotherapy, offering a promising...

Treatment

Innovative Cancer Therapy Brings Hope to Mesothelioma Patients
Innovative Cancer Therapy Brings Hope to Mesothelioma Patients

Jean Brannum
3 mins read - November 8, 2021

Researchers at the forefront of cancer immunotherapy have unveiled a groundbreaking treatment avenue for patients battling inoperable pleural mesothelioma, a lethal lung cancer. A...

Treatment

Mouse Study Reveals Potential Breakthrough in Pulmonary Fibrosis Treatment
Mouse Study Reveals Potential Breakthrough in Pulmonary Fibrosis Treatment

Jean Brannum
2 mins read - August 23, 2021

In a promising breakthrough, researchers have achieved the reversal of lung fibrosis in a mouse model of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). Published in the journal Cell Death...

Research

Bioengineers at UC San Diego Develop Ultrasound-Powered Cancer Immunotherapy
Bioengineers at UC San Diego Develop Ultrasound-Powered Cancer Immunotherapy

Jean Brannum
2 mins read - August 12, 2021

Bioengineers at the University of California San Diego have pioneered a groundbreaking cancer immunotherapy that harnesses ultrasound technology to target and destroy malignant...

Treatment

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