Released on: October 23, 2007, 4:57 am

Press Release Author: The Law Offices of James Sokolove

Industry: Law

Press Release Summary: Clinical Trials Give Patients Access to the Cutting Edge of
Modern Medicine

Press Release Body: Despite the fact that mesothelioma survival rates have improved,
a cure still eludes the medical community. The median survival time following
diagnosis varies widely, ranging anywhere from four to 18 months. But although a
remedy is not yet available, today's researchers are using clinical trials to look
beyond standard treatments and explore new ways to help mesothelioma patients live
longer and more comfortably.

"Some recent innovations in mesothelioma treatment have shown encouraging results in
early trials," says David Sugarbaker, M.D., founder of the International
Mesothelioma Program at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston. "In many cases, new
techniques are being combined with traditional treatments to assure the greatest
chance of success."

Clinical trials provide mesothelioma patients with access to cutting-edge therapies
not yet available to everyone. Below are some advanced treatment approaches
currently being developed and studied for their effectiveness in treating
mesothelioma.

. Intracavitary chemotherapy. High-dosage medication is placed directly into
affected body cavities, where it enters tumor cells directly.
. Alimta®. Approved by the FDA in 2004, Alimta has been shown to drastically improve
symptoms for some mesothelioma patients and prolong survival time by as much as 30%.
. Photodynamic therapy (PDT). A photoactive drug and laser light are used to isolate
and destroy cancer cells without harming healthy cells.
. Brachytherapy. Patients are implanted with tiny radioactive devices that deliver
radiation over a span of several months.

"Participating in a clinical trial can offer immense benefits for a mesothelioma
patient," explains Attorney Jim Sokolove, principal and founder of the Law Offices
of James Sokolove (www.jimsokolove.com). "However, it is a personal decision that
should be made carefully with their physician and family."

Information on mesothelioma clinical trials can be found on the Mesothelioma
Resource Center (www.mesorc.com), a new website launched by the Law Offices of James
Sokolove earlier in the fall. The site, created with support from the International
Mesothelioma Program and the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation, serves as a
comprehensive resource for mesothelioma patients and their loved ones.

"The Mesothelioma Resource Center explains what is involved in a clinical trial,
factors to consider before choosing to partake in one, and how to find current
trials," Sokolove says. "Our goal is to connect mesothelioma victims nationwide with
the latest and most promising therapies available today. Being armed with
information plays a key role in coping with this tragic illness."


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