In February 2004, the United States Food and Drug Administration approved pemetrexed (brand name Alimta) for treatment of malignant pleural mesothelioma. Pemetrexed is given in combination with cisplatin. Folic acid is also used to …

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In February 2004, the United States Food and Drug Administration approved pemetrexed (brand name Alimta) for treatment of malignant pleural mesothelioma. Pemetrexed is given in combination with cisplatin. Folic acid is also used to …

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Mesothelioma has become a concern to many people after the dangers of asbestos have become known. It is a deadly cancer but there are some forms of treatment which are being used and the prognosis may be better than is often mentioned. In this article we consider the different forms of treatment used.

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New drugs are constantly being investigated by pharmaceutical companies, so you should always feel free to ask your doctor about the newest and most promising drugs. One such drug, Alimta (pemetrexed) was approved in Europe in September …

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