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Patricia Shelton

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Dr. Patti Shelton reviews medical information on the site for accuracy. She holds both a Doctor of Medicine degree as well as a Bachelor’s degree in neuroscience from the University of Washington in Seattle. Her work focuses on communicating scientific information to the public and helping make complex concepts understandable so that patients can make their own informed decisions. She also teaches anatomy and physiology courses at the college level.

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Our blog provides a timely voice for cancer patients, caregivers, and those seeking information about mesothelioma and asbestos. By providing relevant...

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Chemotherapy Treatment for Mesothelioma

Chemo (the term for chemotherapy) is an integral part of treatment for mesothelioma cancer – a rare, but lethal, cancer that can be found in asbestos-...

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Mesothelioma Treatment

Once a mesothelioma diagnosis is reached, the next step is determining what treatments may help. Although it tends to be an aggressive cancer, the rig...

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Mesothelioma Cancer

Mesothelioma is a type of cancer that originates in the lining of certain organs. It most commonly occurs in the lungs, but can also be found in the h...

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Mesothelioma Diagnosis

Mesothelioma is a rare cancer mostly caused by asbestos. It strikes the tissue layer over many of the body’s internal organs. That tissue is the mesot...

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What Are the Symptoms of Mesothelioma

The symptoms of each type of mesothelioma are different. For each type, some symptoms are related to cancer in general, and other symptoms are related...

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Peritoneal Mesothelioma

Peritoneal mesothelioma arises from the membrane around the digestive system, which is called the peritoneum. This is the second most common type of m...

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Talcum Powder and Ovarian Cancer

Talcum powder is used in many household products like baby powder and facial powder because it helps absorb moisture and reduce friction. Research...

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Talcum Powder and Mesothelioma

Even though talcum powder has been linked to mesothelioma, it is used both by consumers and industry. It is found in baby powder, cosmetic powder, deo...

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Immunotherapy Combo Can Improve Survival Time for Relapsed Mesothelioma
Immunotherapy Combo Can Improve Survival Time for Relapsed Mesothelioma

An immunotherapy cocktail could aid relapsed mesothelioma patients without surgical options, according to a recent study...

April 14, 2021

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