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Renal cancer drug temsirolimus shows promise against mesothelioma

Posted on May 3, 2011 by Admin

Denver, Colo. (May 1, 2011) — A drug commonly used to treat kidney cancer may increase the effectiveness of chemotherapy for mesothelioma, according to a study published in the May issue of the Journal of Thoracic Oncology. Temsirolimus, a kinase … Continue reading →

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Renal Cancer Drug May Give Mesothelioma Patients New Treatment Option

Posted on May 3, 2011 by Admin

Researchers in Austria report in the May issue of the Journal of Thoracic Oncology that a drug used to treat kidney cancer may also be a promising treatment for mesothelioma, a cancer linked to asbestos exposure. Approximately 3,000 people are … Continue reading →

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