Why Genetic Testing for Mesothelioma Patients Is Now Essential
A new study published in JAMA Network Open recommends that doctors should run genetic tests on their mesothelioma patients to…
Early Detection Matters: The Role of Hydropneumothorax in Diagnosing Mesothelioma
Doctors from Japan are encouraging doctors to test for mesothelioma when their patients show signs of hydropneumothorax. Hydropneumothorax is when…
Predicting Bone Cancer in Mesothelioma Patients
New research from Scientific Reports describes a tool called a nomogram that can help doctors to predict the outcome of…
A Noninvasive Breakthrough in Diagnosing Mesothelioma
Researchers from Sweden think that noninvasive immunohistochemical (IHC) analysis can correctly diagnose mesothelioma. This could be helpful to doctors who…
Collapsed Lung: A Potential Early Indicator of Mesothelioma
Experiencing a collapsed lung may be an early sign of mesothelioma. This is the finding of a study published in…
Osteopontin and Mesothelioma: Unraveling the Connection
Scientists in Italy found that a protein called osteopontin is important to the growth of mesothelioma. Mesothelioma is a cancer…
Revolutionizing Mesothelioma Diagnosis: Breakthrough Blood Test Method
A study conducted by researchers from China is the first to use a new method to analyze blood samples of…
Predicting Outcomes for People with Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma
A new study has found that a prognostic score based on the activity of just two genes could be useful…
Rare Mesothelioma of the Liver
Doctors in China recently came across a rare case of primary sarcomatoid malignant mesothelioma of the liver. This disease is…
High Mesothelin Rates May Be Good for Mesothelioma Patients
Mesothelioma patients who have higher levels of mesothelin have better survival rates. This is the finding of a new study…