Needle Biopsy an Effective Alternative for Some Mesothelioma Patients
Mesothelioma patients who are not good candidates for thoracoscopy can still get a definitive diagnosis with a procedure called cutting-needle…
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Tracking Mesothelioma with FDG-PET
The imaging method called positron emission tomography (PET) using the radioactive tracer molecule 18F-FDG is a valuable way to both… -
Protein Biomarkers in Mesothelioma Diagnosis, Prognosis and Treatment
Three separate teams of international researchers have confirmed that proteins found in the blood can reveal some vital information for… -
Mesothelioma Blood Test May Save Lives through Earlier Diagnosis
There is new evidence that a blood test for a biomarker called N-ERC/mesothelin could help identify mesothelioma earlier and improve… -
Thoracoscopy: An Alternative to Surgery for Mesothelioma Diagnosis?
Researchers at the Mayo Clinic say an outpatient medical procedure called thoracoscopy is safer and simpler than inpatient surgery for… -
Test May Distinguish Mesothelioma from Benign Conditions
One of the biggest challenges for patients and clinicians dealing with malignant pleural mesothelioma is just getting a definitive diagnosis.… -
Mesothelioma Blood Test May Be Possible
An international team of researchers is studying the proteins found on the surface of cancer cells in an effort to… -
Needle Biopsy “Simple, Safe & Accurate” for Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma researchers in China say a biopsy method that involves a single skin puncture can produce good diagnostic results for… -
Inflammation Both “Friend and Foe” in Mesothelioma
An immune system response that causes mesothelioma symptoms such as fever, fatigue, and weight loss may also be helpful to… -
FDG PET-CT Results Could Lead to Improved Mesothelioma Treatment
In a recent study, researchers say a better understanding of certain diagnostic criteria could result in more targeted treatments for…
