Radical Surgery Alone Unlikely to Prolong Mesothelioma Survival
Extrapleural pneumonectomy, the most radical – and risky – type of surgery for malignant pleural mesothelioma, is more likely to…
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Asia | Biomarkers | Diagnosis | Immune Systems | Immunotherapy | International | Prognosis | Research | Treatments
Inflammation Marker May Predict Mesothelioma Prognosis
The ratio of neutrophils to lymphocytes – a way of measuring inflammation in the body of people with malignant pleural… -
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Curcumin Shrinks Aggressive Mesothelioma Tumors in New Study
The bright yellow chemical that gives turmeric its spicy kick has scored yet another win as a possible treatment for… -
Australia | Chemotherapy | Europe | International | Multi-Modality Therapy | New Drugs | New Studies | Research | Treatments
New Chemotherapy Booster May Extend Mesothelioma Survival
Cancer researchers say the VEGF-inhibitor nintedanib (Ofev) extended mesothelioma survival by more than five months in patients on standard chemotherapy… -
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Fluid Drainage Brings Symptom Relief for Mesothelioma Patients
The majority of mesothelioma patients polled say they could breathe easier after a procedure to remove excess lung fluid from… -
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The World’s Workers Still Dying From Malignant Mesothelioma
An international study of malignant mesothelioma suggests that deaths from the asbestos cancer have increased in recent years, in spite… -
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Miner Study Finds Mesothelioma Often Undiagnosed
A new study of former South African mine workers suggests that too many asbestos-related diseases may be going undiagnosed. The… -
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Preventing and Treating Mesothelioma with Phytochemicals
Italian scientists say it may one day be possible to treat or even prevent malignant mesothelioma by harnessing the powerful… -
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Second Study Confirms Pleural Mesothelioma Risk Plateau
Another new study has confirmed the idea that pleural mesothelioma risk does not appear to increase indefinitely after asbestos exposure,… -
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Using Immune Cells to Predict Mesothelioma Outcomes
Immune system cells may be some of the best predictors of mesothelioma outcomes, according to a group of British scientists.…
