Does The Newcastle Disease Virus Improve Mesothelioma Remission Rate?
A recent study is suggesting there may be some good news in the Mesothelioma fight. The Newcastle Disease Virus appears to improve the Mesothelioma remission rate in victims. Mesothelioma is a form of cancer caused by exposure to asbestos in most cases. The cancer gets its name after the part of the body that is usually affected first – the mesothelium. This is a buffer like organ that is heavily lubricated and allows the organs in the trunk of the body to move about without causing injury. Unfortunately, the cancer is usually only discovered at the latest stage and survival rates are extremely low. There is a form of virus called an oncolytic virus that is getting a lot of attention in the battle against cancer. This virus is unique in that it can be programmed to enter into cancer cells and essentially kill those cells. The Newcastle Disease Virus is such a disease. In recent test tube testing, the Newcastle Disease Virus was shown to successfully kill the Mesothelioma cells it was e
