New Cancer Blood Test: Could it Find Early Mesothelioma?
Researchers in England are testing a new cancer blood test that promises to reveal the presence of hard-to-find cancers like…
P16 Test May Improve Diagnostic Accuracy for Mesothelioma
Scientists in the UK say testing for a tumor suppressor protein called p16 can improve diagnostic accuracy for mesothelioma. It…
Mesothelioma and Metastatic Cancer: New Test Can Reliably Tell the Difference
Italian scientists have come up with what they believe is a nearly foolproof way to tell the difference between mesothelioma…
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Liquid Biopsy for Early Stage Mesothelioma Diagnosis
Canadian researchers are exploring a liquid biopsy test that could lead to early diagnosis of malignant mesothelioma. The test is…
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Asbestos Causes Mesothelioma Through Release of This Protein, Study Finds
Some of the world’s top mesothelioma experts believe they now have a better understanding of how asbestos causes mesothelioma. The…
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Recurrent Pleural Effusion Could Signal High Mesothelioma Risk
The case of a Japanese woman with recurrent pleural effusion suggests the problem could be a precursor of malignant pleural…
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Gene Targeting Slows Aggressive Form of Pleural Mesothelioma
Scientists in Vienna are developing a new treatment for a particularly aggressive form of pleural mesothelioma. This form of mesothelioma…
The Best Biomarkers for Mesothelioma Diagnosis, Prognosis, & Monitoring
What are the best biomarkers for mesothelioma? The answer is still Soluble Mesothelin-Related Proteins (SMRPs). That is the conclusion of…
Lung Fluid Analysis Could Enhance Mesothelioma Survival, Report Finds
Swedish researchers say more people might survive mesothelioma if doctors paid more attention to lung fluid analysis in making their…
Some Long-Term Mesothelioma Survivors May Have Few Symptoms
New research shows that some long-term mesothelioma survivors may have few or no symptoms of the disease for years. The…