New Marker Could Improve Mesothelioma Diagnosis
There has been another potential breakthrough in the ongoing worldwide effort to find an effective way to diagnose mesothelioma earlier. Malignant pleural…
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New Mesothelioma Biomarker May Also Improve Treatment
A study conducted by a group of San Francisco researchers suggests that a new biomarker may help make chemotherapy drugs… -
Lung Tissue Fibers Can Help Identify Mesothelioma
A team of German researchers says examination of lung tissue for minute fibers of asbestos can be a valuable way… -
New Biomarker May Help Diagnose Mesothelioma
Scientists in Japan believe that a protein found in the blood serum of rheumatoid arthritis patients may help doctors diagnose… -
A ‘Breath of Hope’ for Mesothelioma Diagnosis
A new report that analyzes the available data on breath testing for mesothelioma says the technique has great promise for detecting the… -
Computer Evaluation May Help Guide Mesothelioma Treatment
A computer program designed to help doctors analyze tumors in three dimensions could be a valuable tool for guiding treatment… -
Study Advises Caution For Mesothelioma Blood Test
Australian researchers are warning that a blood test used to help diagnose mesothelioma could indicate the presence of another disease instead. Mesothelin… -
PET Valuable for Diagnosing and Staging Mesothelioma
Positron Emission Tomography (PET) scans are one of the most effective tools for predicting how well a mesothelioma patient will… -
Open Biopsy Better for Diagnosing Mesothelioma Subtype
Open surgical biopsy – called thoracotomy – appears to be the best way to get an accurate diagnosis of mesothelioma subtype. Mesothelioma… -
Promising Technology for Mesothelioma Diagnosis, Prognosis and Treatment Planning
Patients diagnosed with or suspected of having malignant pleural mesothelioma would do well to seek treatment in a center with access to…
