New Hope for Treating Pleural Mesothelioma: Breakthrough Therapies on the Horizon
Pleural mesothelioma is a rare and tough cancer with a history of limited treatment options and a difficult prognosis. But…
Immunotherapy’s Impact on the Mesothelioma Immune System
The battle against mesothelioma has seen significant developments in recent years. Many developments are with the introduction of immunotherapy as…
Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors to Treat Mesothelioma
A new study supports the use of immune checkpoint inhibitors to treat malignant pleural mesothelioma. The study authors caution that…
Combining Cytology and Immunology for a Less Invasive Mesothelioma Diagnosis
An invasive surgical or tissue biopsy is often required to get a definitive mesothelioma diagnosis. But a new hybrid exam…
Maximizes Your Immune Cell Response with High-Intensity Exercise
There is an increasing role of high-intensity exercise training in cancer care. Evidence suggests that exercise can reduce side effects…
Immunotherapeutic and Targeted Approaches to Mesothelioma Treatment
Immunotherapeutic and targeted approaches might make mesothelioma more responsive to chemotherapy. Malignant pleural mesothelioma is an aggressive disease. Asbestos exposure…
Bevacizumab: An Immune Therapy in Mesothelioma Treatment
Bevacizumab, an immune therapy, enhances the immune system to target cancer cells. Historically, chemotherapy drugs were considered the standard treatment.…
Cells Talking in the Tumor Microenvironment: Cracking the Code
The tumor microenvironment and stroma cells affect the progression and treatment of malignant pleural mesothelioma. A new study shows how…
Hope for Mesothelioma? Parasite Triggers Tumor Regression in the Lab
A parasite found in cat feces triggered tumor regression in recent animal studies in China. It is a hopeful sign…
Celiac Disease May Be a Little-Known Complication of Mesothelioma Immunotherapy
A new French case report shines a spotlight on a little-known potential complication of mesothelioma immunotherapy: celiac disease. Celiac disease…