Mesothelioma Tumor Growth Discovery May Open Door to Novel Treatments
New research suggests that mesothelioma cells have the ability to form their own new blood vessels, potentially feeding the asbestos cancer’s aggressive growth. The news could lead to new treatments that specifically target this unique ability. Malignant mesothelioma is a cancer of the mesothelial linings around the lungs, heart or abdomen. It is caused almost exclusively by exposure to asbestos and is considered one of the most aggressive and hard-to-treat cancers. Now, researchers at Flinders University in Adelaide, Australia have a better understanding of how mesothelioma tumors support themselves. Their findings may aid in the development of new, more effective therapeutic options. Understanding Vasculogenic Mimicry According to the recent report published in the journal Pathology, mesothelioma cells appear to create…
