Best Tools for Measuring Mesothelioma Treatment Response
When it comes to evaluating treatment response in mesothelioma, functional imaging techniques may do a better job than standard imaging.…
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Biomarkers | Biopsy | Diagnosis | New Studies | New Techniques | Research | Updates
Lung Fluid Versus Tissue Biopsy for Mesothelioma Diagnosis
Testing for certain biomarkers in lung fluid may offer a reliable way to help diagnose malignant mesothelioma, even without a… -
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Irish Physicians Frustrated by Inadequate Training for Mesothelioma Diagnosis
Do general pulmonologists have the training they need to diagnose an illness as rare and challenging as mesothelioma? There is… -
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A New Look at the Complex Process of Mesothelioma Diagnosis
Mesothelioma is not only a difficult cancer to treat. It’s also notoriously difficult to diagnose. Because there are no definitive… -
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European Group Issues Updated Treatment Guidelines for Mesothelioma
A group of medical researchers has just released an updated set of clinical practice guidelines for treating patients with malignant… -
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Even Minimal Asbestos Exposure May Trigger Mesothelioma in People with Gene Mutation
Asbestos exposure can be deadly for anyone, but new research suggests that some people are more likely to develop mesothelioma… -
The Link Between Pleural Plaques and Mesothelioma
Fibrous thickening of the lung lining known as pleural plaques are a good indicator of asbestos exposure but they don’t… -
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Gene Test May Lead to More Accurate Mesothelioma Diagnosis
Could the BRCA-1 associated protein 1 (BAP1) gene offer a more accurate way to identify malignant pleural mesothelioma? New research… -
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Mesothelin Flawed But Still the Best Mesothelioma Biomarker
Patients who are suspected of having mesothelioma often want to know whether there is a test to determine for certain… -
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Current and Emerging Biomarkers Offer Hope for Mesothelioma Diagnosis & Treatment
Biomarkers are a key part of improving outcomes for mesothelioma patients. These biological signposts found in a patient’s blood, lung…
