Mesothelioma Patients Lack Psychosocial Support
Most newly diagnosed mesothelioma patients need more psychosocial support than they are getting, according to a British sociologist. Sara Arber is a…
Protein May Predict Mesothelioma Treatment Response
Malignant pleural mesothelioma is a rare but highly aggressive type of cancer. Because it spreads so quickly, treatment success can hinge on…
Protease Imaging May Track Mesothelioma
A chemical that turns certain extracellular enzymes fluorescent may offer an effective, non-invasive method for tracking the progression of malignant pleural…
Mesothelioma Study Reveals Need to Step Up Pain Control
Healthcare providers should make pain control a higher priority for their patients with mesothelioma and other lung-related cancers. That is the message…
Cell Protein Linked to Mesothelioma Survival
A protein imbedded in the outer wall of their cells appears to have an impact on survival for mesothelioma patients. That’s…
‘Breast Cancer Gene’ May Impact Mesothelioma Treatment
A gene most often associated with breast cancer may also play a vital role in the effectiveness of mesothelioma treatment. BRCA1…
Mesothelioma Prognosis Accuracy Improves with PET/CT ‘Delayed Phase’
More research has confirmed the value of FDG-PET/CT technology for predicting treatment response in mesothelioma – especially when the scan is conducted…
Outlook Better for Women with Peritoneal Mesothelioma
Women with diffuse malignant peritoneal mesothelioma have a better chance of success with surgery and chemotherapy than their male counterparts. That…
Cell Proteins May Predict Mesothelioma Prognosis
A cell protein devoted to regulating water transport and another related to DNA replication could be important keys to improved mesothelioma…
Cell Nucleus a “Strong Predictor” of Mesothelioma Survival
A new study from one of the country’s leading cancer centers suggests that the nuclei of mesothelioma cells may hold vital…