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Mesothelioma Subtype Unrelated to Source or Degree of Asbestos Exposure
ByAlex Strauss August 22, 2016March 16, 2017

The source or degree of a mesothelioma patient’s asbestos exposure does not appear to have a direct impact on what…

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Tumor Grade and Peritoneal Mesothelioma Survival
ByAlex Strauss August 8, 2016March 16, 2017

The size, shape and extent of a peritoneal mesothelioma tumor are not the only characteristics that impact mesothelioma survival. A…

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Biomarkers | Diagnosis | New Techniques | Prognosis | Updates

Lung Cancer or Mesothelioma? BAP1 May be Key
ByAlex Strauss July 25, 2016March 16, 2017

A team of top mesothelioma researchers say there may be a better way to distinguish malignant mesothelioma from lung cancer (carcinoma).…

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Europe | International | Prognosis | Surgery | Treatments | Updates

Influences on Survival After Radical Mesothelioma Surgery
ByAlex Strauss July 3, 2016March 16, 2017

Yet another new study is raising questions about the advisability of radical surgery for people with malignant pleural mesothelioma. Reporting…

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Activin A: A New Biomarker for Mesothelioma Prognosis?
ByAlex Strauss June 26, 2016March 16, 2017

If you’re a mesothelioma patient, should you have your activin A level checked? A new study suggests that this protein…

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Earlier Mesothelioma Diagnosis with MicroRNAs
ByAlex Strauss June 23, 2016March 16, 2017

Tiny non-coding bits of RNA could hold the key to identifying malignant mesothelioma earlier and potentially improving mesothelioma survival. That…

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Biomarkers | Diagnosis | Europe | Immune Systems | International | Prognosis | Research | Updates

Protein May Be Key to Mesothelioma Prognosis
ByAlex Strauss May 29, 2016March 16, 2017

A protein that downregulates the immune system and has been linked to a number of autoimmune disorders may help doctors…

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Mesothelioma Patients With Gene Mutation May Live Longer
ByAlex Strauss May 26, 2016March 16, 2017

There is some good news and some bad news regarding the BAP1 gene and the asbestos-linked cancer, malignant mesothelioma. BAP1…

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In Search of a Second Line Option for Mesothelioma
ByAlex Strauss May 24, 2016March 16, 2017

The fact that cancer researchers are not focusing on one type of therapy in their efforts to develop a second…

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Specialized Mesothelioma Procedure Provides Long Survival, Good Life Quality
ByAlex Strauss April 26, 2016March 23, 2019

There is some good news this week for peritoneal mesothelioma patients considering cytoreductive surgery (CRS) and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC).…

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