PET/CT Scans May Be Less Accurate in Elderly Mesothelioma Patients
Researchers at Case Western Reserve are warning cancer doctors not to rely too heavily on PET/CT scans when diagnosing malignant…
New Studies | Prognosis | Research | Surgery | Treatments
Physical Function Predicts Mesothelioma Surgery Outcomes
A patient’s level of physical function prior to mesothelioma surgery is a strong predictor of how well they will do…
CT Evaluation Correlates with Actual Mesothelioma Tumor Volume, Subtype, and Survival
Two new studies highlight the value of CT evaluation for patients with either peritoneal or pleural mesothelioma. CT stands for…
New Studies | Prognosis | Research | Surgery | Treatments
New Test May Help Doctors Choose the Best Mesothelioma Surgery
A new predictive model may make it easier for cancer doctors to choose the best mesothelioma surgery for each pleural…
Peritoneal Mesothelioma Prognosis: Searching for New Factors
An international research study including patients from 11 countries may help reveal new and better ways to predict peritoneal mesothelioma…
Europe | International | New Studies | Prognosis | Research
Does Pleural Fluid Exposure Affect Mesothelioma Survival?
A recent study found no link between mesothelioma survival and exposure to pleural fluid. But that does not necessarily mean…
Treatment Advances Fail to Improve Mesothelioma Survival Trends
A new report shows mesothelioma survival trends have remained steady for decades, despite new drugs, new surgery techniques, and the…
Concerning CT Findings and Mesothelioma Prognosis
One of the nation’s top mesothelioma doctors says concerning CT findings may be one of the best ways to predict…
Diagnosis | Europe | International | Prognosis | Scans
Prognostic Value of PET/CT in Pleural Mesothelioma Patients
New data highlights the prognostic value of PET/CT scans for patients with malignant pleural mesothelioma. Pleural mesothelioma is a rare…
Biomarkers | Diagnosis | New Studies | Prognosis | Research
Age and Smoking Less Important Than Other Factors for Mesothelioma Outcomes
A newly published study suggests that a mesothelioma patient’s age and smoking history is less important to prognosis than certain…