"Mesothelioma treatment" - Low Blood Platelets - Way to Increase Them?

Low Blood Platelets - Way to Increase Them?
My Mom has been on Alimta and Avastin for several months with small response and no progression. The problem is her platelets are now low and could interfere with receiving treatment. Any suggestions for ways to boost platelet levels?...

Tarceva Rash/dryness on The Scalp? Solutions?
I've been on Tarceva for 2 weeks...immediately experienced the rash on my face. It's pretty bad! but the dryness of my scalp is the worst. I can hardly sleep at night...it's like pins and needles. I'm looking for any suggestions. thanks...aj...

Exposure to volcanic mineral associated with increased mesothelioma incidence in Turkey
High exposure to a fibrous volcanic mineral called erionite was associated with a high incidence of a type of cancer called mesothelioma, according to a study in the March 15 issue of the Journal of the National Cancer Institute. Many cases of environment-related mesothelioma have been reported in the Cappadocia region or Anatolian plateau of Turkey. [...]

Asbestos
Title: Asbestos
Category: Diseases and Conditions
Created: 2/21/2000 8:48:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/16/2002

Lung Cancer
Title: Lung Cancer
Category: Diseases and Conditions
Created: 12/31/1997
Last Editorial Review: 3/24/2005

Treatment
in april of 2005 my wife was diagnosed with small cell lung cancer,she had smoked but had quit about two yrs prior,she went thru the chemo an radiation.the tumor shrank some.amonth ago she had more cat an pet scans an the tumor started to grow again,the doctor now has here on terceva,not many options left for this woman who is full of life an wants to live.anybody with some encouraging news i would appreciate it thank you...