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Research Highlights Connection Between BDNF and Mesothelioma Survival
ByAlex Strauss March 4, 2019

French scientists say there is a clear connection between a biomarker called BDNF and mesothelioma survival. The research may open…

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Biomarkers | Diagnosis | Europe | International | Prognosis

Early Detection of Mesothelioma with MicroRNAs
ByAlex Strauss February 13, 2019

A new study appears to contradict some of what scientists thought they knew about early detection of mesothelioma. Malignant mesothelioma…

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Asia | Diagnosis | International | Prognosis | Scans | Symptoms | Treatments

Talc Pleurodesis Patients Need Alternate PET/CT Scan for Mesothelioma
ByAlex Strauss February 10, 2019

Certain patients may get more benefit out of an alternate type of PET/CT scan for mesothelioma. Positron emission tomography (PET)…

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Asia | Holistic | International | Prognosis

Nutritional Status of Mesothelioma Patients and Prognosis
ByAlex Strauss January 25, 2019

The nutritional status of mesothelioma patients could impact their treatment outcomes. That is the conclusion of a new Chinese study.…

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New Studies | Prognosis | Research | Statistics

Who Survives Mesothelioma and Why?
ByAlex Strauss January 19, 2019

A new study of National Cancer Institute data aims to better understand who survives mesothelioma and why. Malignant mesothelioma is…

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Alternatives | Holistic | Prevention | Prognosis

Ginsburg’s Recovery Shows Value of Healthy Lifestyle for Mesothelioma Survival
ByAlex Strauss December 28, 2018December 28, 2018

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s successful lung cancer surgery illustrates the value of healthy lifestyle for mesothelioma survival. Although Ginsburg did…

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Asia | International | Multi-Modality Therapy | Prognosis | Treatments

Mesothelioma Staging May be Easier with New Approach
ByAlex Strauss December 23, 2018

Japanese researchers have introduced a new approach to mesothelioma staging. The new system may make it easier to plan treatment…

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Europe | International | Prognosis | Radiation Therapy | Surgery | Treatments

Combination Therapy with Mesothelioma Surgery Leads to Longer Survival
ByAlex Strauss December 13, 2018

A new study finds almost a quarter of people who had combination therapy with mesothelioma surgery were still alive five…

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Asbestos | Asia | Diagnosis | International | New Techniques | Prognosis

Japanese Discovery Could Lead to New Mesothelioma Blood Test
ByAlex Strauss December 1, 2018December 7, 2018

A discovery in Japan could lead to a more effective mesothelioma blood test for mesothelioma diagnosis. Japanese scientists say they…

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Europe | International | Prognosis | Surgery | Treatments

Meta-Analysis Finds Lung-Sparing Surgery the Best Option for Most Mesothelioma Patients
ByAlex Strauss November 2, 2018

There is now more evidence to support the growing number of experts who favor lung-sparing P/D surgery over radical extrapleural…

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Prognosis

News on Mesothelioma Prognosis

Research Highlights Connection Between BDNF and Mesothelioma Survival

Early Detection of Mesothelioma with MicroRNAs

Talc Pleurodesis Patients Need Alternate PET/CT Scan for Mesothelioma

Nutritional Status of Mesothelioma Patients and Prognosis

Who Survives Mesothelioma and Why?

Ginsburg’s Recovery Shows Value of Healthy Lifestyle for Mesothelioma Survival

Mesothelioma Staging May be Easier with New Approach

Combination Therapy with Mesothelioma Surgery Leads to Longer Survival

Japanese Discovery Could Lead to New Mesothelioma Blood Test

Meta-Analysis Finds Lung-Sparing Surgery the Best Option for Most Mesothelioma Patients

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University of Chicago, Medical Center, UNITED STATES

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University of Hawaii Cancer Center, UNITED STATES

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