New Drug in the Pipeline for Mesothelioma
Researchers in Iran tested the safety of a new version of the drug pemetrexed in patients with non-small cell lung…
Countries Ban Asbestos to Reduce Mesothelioma Deaths
A new study published in BMJ Global Health has found that most countries ban asbestos to reduce mesothelioma cases. This…
Asbestos Type Influences Mesothelioma Development
A new report from South Korea shows that the type of asbestos exposure can influence the development of mesothelioma. Asbestos…
30 Years of Global Rise in Mesothelioma Cases
A new study has found that the rate of mesothelioma cases around the world has continued to increase over the…
Humor Helps Stressed Veteran Mesothelioma Caregivers
Mesothelioma, the asbestos-caused cancer, has a high symptom burden in British military veterans. There is little research on what it…
New Tool Measures Past Exposure to Asbestos
A new Italian study supports the most reliable tool for determining past exposure to asbestos. The study has confirmed what…
Amount of Asbestos Exposure and Mesothelioma Survival
Many clinical researchers have asked the question: “Does the amount of asbestos exposure affect prognosis?” But every researcher comes to…
New Mesothelioma Blood Test Could Lead to Earlier Diagnosis
A new mesothelioma blood test promises an earlier diagnosis for patients. An article in BBA-Molecular Basis of Disease explains the…
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Global Call for Asbestos Hazardous Waste Management Strategies
A new report in the Journal of Environmental Management warns that asbestos-bans should be supported by coordinated asbestos hazardous waste…
Stories from Wives and Caregivers of People with Mesothelioma
A new Australian study looked at people who took care of mesothelioma patients. The study found that caretakers needed different…