The Lungs: Asbestos, Smoking, and Mesothelioma
Scientists in Japan published a study about how asbestos fibers interact with the lungs when they are inhaled by someone.…
-
-
Mesothelioma, A Most Difficult Diagnosis
A case published in the International Journal of Surgical Pathology is another example of how hard it can be to… -
Rare Mesothelioma of the Liver
Doctors in China recently came across a rare case of primary sarcomatoid malignant mesothelioma of the liver. This disease is… -
Mesothelioma Caregivers at Risk for Depression
People who care for someone with malignant pleural mesothelioma are at risk for depression and trouble attending work. Malignant pleural… -
Mesothelioma Patient Data and Treatment Decisions
A group of scientists published a study on mesothelioma data to find trends on how patients are being treated, and… -
High Mesothelin Rates May Be Good for Mesothelioma Patients
Mesothelioma patients who have higher levels of mesothelin have better survival rates. This is the finding of a new study… -
Mesothelioma Patients with a Second Cancer
Researchers in Italy looked at patients with pleural mesothelioma to see if having a second cancer affected how long they… -
New Mesothelioma Classification Selects Best Treatment
Scientists have come up with a new way to classify malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM) that could help treatments to be… -
Women with Mesothelioma Have Better Odds than Men
Women who are diagnosed with malignant pleural mesothelioma usually have better odds of survival than men. This was one of… -
Rare Mesothelioma Disease Combination
Doctors in Italy treated a patient who was diagnosed with both primary gastric Burkitt lymphoma (PGBL) and malignant pleural mesothelioma…
