New Data Suggest a Mesothelioma Blood Test is Possible
A new technology that looks for genetic material from cancer cells in the blood could open the door to the…
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Mesothelioma Genetic “Fingerprint” Could Impact Compensation
A new report suggests that it may be possible to verify that a case of lung cancer or malignant mesothelioma…
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Mesothelioma Surgery and the Threat of Opioid Addiction
A new study of opioid addiction among lung cancer patients may have implications for pleural mesothelioma patients who are considering surgery.…
Advanced Computer Program Might Pinpoint Mesothelioma Sooner
Scientists at New York University School of Medicine have successfully used a sophisticated computer program to distinguish between different types…
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Telomere Length May Be Key to Earlier Detection of Pleural Mesothelioma
Japanese pathologists have a new theory that may lead to earlier detection and better outcomes for people with malignant pleural…
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Penn Surgeons “Light Up” Tumors to Boost Mesothelioma Survival
University of Pennsylvania surgeons are experimenting with a new technology that could vastly improve survival for patients with malignant pleural…
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CT Discovery May Lead to Earlier Mesothelioma Diagnosis
Researchers in Western Australia believe they may have found a way to overcome one of the biggest challenges in the…
New Pill Could Make Mesothelioma Diagnosis Easier, More Accurate
A pill that makes cancer cells glow under infrared light may have the capacity to improve the diagnosis of malignant…
New Technology Could Change How Mesothelioma Treatment is Monitored
New technology could eventually make it easier, less painful, and less expensive to track the progress of patients undergoing treatment…
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Breath Test May Finally Offer a Way to Screen for Pleural Mesothelioma
Earlier diagnosis of malignant pleural mesothelioma may be just a breath away. A new Belgian study shows that two kinds…