COVID-19 Pandemic Had Little Or No Impact On New Malignant Mesothelioma Diagnoses
A new study published in Thoracic Cancer discussed the impact of COVID‐19 pandemic on new mesothelioma diagnoses in Italy. Malignant…
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Hope for Mesothelioma Patients with Genetic Predisposition (Germline PVs) for Cancer
Malignant pleural mesothelioma is a tumor caused by asbestos exposure. Recently, the United States Food and Drug Administration approved immunotherapy… -
Understanding CAR T-Cell Therapy in Malignant Mesothelioma
One of the new therapies for mesothelioma is called antigen receptor T-cell therapy. It gives promise to malignant mesothelioma patients.… -
Using CT Scans in Surgical Decision-Making in Peritoneal Mesothelioma
Peritoneal mesothelioma is caused by asbestos. The peritoneum is the space in your abdomen that contains the intestines, the stomach,… -
A New Prognostic Signature Discovered for Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma
Immune-related genes play an important role in malignant pleural mesothelioma prognosis. They can affect the tumor immune microenvironment and affect… -
MicroRNAs in Cancer Development and Mesothelioma Personalized Medicine
A special issue was published in the Journal of Personalized Medicine. Dr. Alessandra Pulliero from the University of Genoa in… -
Mesothelioma and MRI Scans: Using an Old Tool in a New Way
Imaging scans are an important tool in helping clinicians diagnose mesothelioma. These scans include X-rays, CT scans, MRI scans, and… -
Gender Differences in Men versus Women with Mesothelioma
Asbestos is toxic and cancer-causing for human beings. Asbestos causes mesothelioma and other asbestos related diseases. Asbestos-related diseases affect men… -
Body Swelling and Joint Pain in Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma
The diagnosis of malignant pleural mesothelioma often includes widespread body inflammation. Inflammation and body swelling occur when white blood cells… -
Living With Mesothelioma: Coping Strategies to Find Hope
Mesothelioma is a cancer caused by exposure to asbestos. One key question remains unanswered. How do diagnosed patients experience living…
