Tuesday, April 19, 2005

Mesothelioma News

Aussie breakthrough in mesothelioma (The Age)

Australian researchers have developed a world-first blood test which could help people worldwide in the early detection of mesothelioma, a deadly asbestos-related cancer of the lung lining.

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Aussie breakthrough in mesothelioma (AAP via Yahoo! Australia & NZ News)

Australian researchers have developed a world-first blood test which could help people worldwide in the early detection of mesothelioma.

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Mesothelioma test 'a breakthrough' (The Australian)

AUSTRALIAN researchers have developed a world-first blood test which could help in the early detection of mesothelioma, a deadly asbestos-related cancer of the lung lining.

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Landmark blood test fuels hope for mesothelioma cure (ABC News via Yahoo! Australia & NZ News)

The world's first blood test for the lung cancer mesothelioma is being launched today with the hope it will lead to a cure.

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Landmark blood test fuels hope for mesothelioma cure (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

The world's first blood test for the lung cancer mesothelioma is being launched today with the hope it will lead to a cure. The 700 Australians diagnosed with the disease every year can now have a blood test that detects proteins released by the tumour.

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Calls to subsidise mesothelioma drug (Whyalla News)

The Asbestos Victims Association of South Australia is calling for the mesothelioma drug Alimta (permetrexed) to be listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme.

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Australian researchers announce first blood test for asbestos-related cancer (AFP via Yahoo! News)

Australian researchers announced the world's first blood test for the lung cancer mesothelioma, which could help early detection of the deadly asbestos-related disease.

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Cure Mesothelioma Cancer In 5 Minutes (PR Web)

In only 5 minutes, you can help mesothelioma cancer victims create and fund a $30 million per year federal program. Mesothelioma cancer currently affects thousands worldwide, but you can help combat this disease in just 5 minutes by signing a petition online. This petition asks the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee to federally fund the National Mesothelioma Cancer Research and Treatment

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Mesothelioma test 'a breakthrough' (Brisbane Courier Mail)

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Australian scientists close to finding cure for asbestos-related cance (ABC Radio Australia)

Australian scientists are a step closer to finding a cure for the asbestos-related lung cancer mesothelioma. Rachael Brown reports.

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