Some of the more common include pleurisy, pleural effusion, and mesothelioma. A lung specialist called a pulmonologist is trained to diagnose these and other pleura-related conditions and offer ways ...

ASCO Guidelines provide recommendations with comprehensive review and analyses of the relevant literature for each recommendation, following the guideline development process as outlined in the ASCO ...

Radiation therapy uses powerful X-ray machines to target and kill mesothelioma cells in a specific location. Radiation therapy is not a curative treatment on its own due to the risk of severe side ...

Filing a mesothelioma claim can allow you to hold the asbestos-related companies responsible for your illness accountable and pursue compensation to help pay for medical care and other expenses. Over ...

The UAB Department of Radiation Oncology is an integral part of one of the nation's largest health systems. Nationally known for our compassionate care, cutting-edge research, and comprehensive ...

See complete disclaimer in Appendix 1 and 2 (online only) for more. ASCO convened an Expert Panel of medical oncology, thoracic surgery, radiation oncology, pathology, cancer genetics, and advocacy ...

Our radiation oncologists use the latest technology available for radiation therapy. It’s important to understand how radiation therapy fits into your treatment plan so you can make choices about your ...

Cosmic radiation consists of energetic charged particles, such as protons and Helium ions, moving through space. They originate from events beyond our solar system and from the sun. By the time cosmic ...

A diagnosis of cancer can feel overwhelming. We have an experienced, compassionate team ready to help. We have dermatologists, surgeons, medical oncologists and radiation oncologists who specialize in ...

REDA and the Radiation Emitting Devices Regulations cover the sale, resale, lease, advertisement, and importation of radiation emitting devices. It’s the responsibility of the manufacturer, importer ...

Medicines can sometimes make it possible for you to ejaculate semen out of your penis again. Radiation aimed at the testicles, or nearby pelvic areas, can kill the stem cells that make sperm. This can ...