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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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Diagnosis | New Studies | New Techniques | Research | Statistics | Updates

Mesothelioma Risk and Crohn’s Disease: Is There a Link?
ByAlex Strauss August 5, 2016March 16, 2017

A new study out of Duke University suggests that, in some cases, there may be connection between malignant peritoneal mesothelioma…

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Chemotherapy | Europe | International | Multi-Modality Therapy | New Studies | Research | Surgery | Treatments | Updates

Study Explores Chemotherapy Strategies for Peritoneal Mesothelioma Survival
ByAlex Strauss July 30, 2016March 16, 2017

For people with diffuse malignant peritoneal mesothelioma, putting off surgery to have chemotherapy first could be a mistake. Researchers from dozens…

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Chemotherapy | Europe | International | New Drugs | New Studies | Research | Treatments | Updates

Novel Mesothelioma Treatment is Based on Marine-Derived Compound
ByAlex Strauss July 24, 2016March 16, 2017

A new drug based on a compound derived from sea creatures may make an effective second-line treatment for patients with malignant pleural…

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Asia | Biological Therapy | International | New Drugs | New Studies | Research | Treatments | Updates

Investigational Mesothelioma Drug to be Tested in Human Patients
ByAlex Strauss July 21, 2016March 16, 2017

Researchers in Japan say they are about to start the first clinical trial of an investigational mesothelioma drug that has…

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Holistic | New Studies | Research | Symptoms | Treatments | Updates

Online Support for Mesothelioma Survivors: What's Working Now
ByAlex Strauss July 18, 2016March 16, 2017

Remote support groups, including phone and Internet components, offer a unique way to help mesothelioma patients and caregivers – even…

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Chemotherapy | New Drugs | New Studies | Research | Treatments | Updates

Three-Drug Combo May Be New Standard-of-Care for Mesothelioma Treatment
ByAlex Strauss July 15, 2016March 16, 2017

The standard of care for people with malignant pleural mesothelioma may be changing for the first time since pemetrexed (Alimta)…

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Europe | Genetics | International | New Drugs | New Studies | Research | Treatments | Updates

Tests Reveal Potential New Gene Target for Mesothelioma Therapy
ByAlex Strauss July 12, 2016March 16, 2017

A gene known as P2X7R (or P2RX7) and the protein that it encodes may offer a novel target for a…

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Mesothelioma Chemotherapy May Get a Boost from Leukemia Drug
ByAlex Strauss July 10, 2016March 16, 2017

There is new evidence that a drug designed to treat leukemia may help boost the effectiveness of the most popular…

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Australia | Biomarkers | Diagnosis | Europe | International | Mesothelioma | New Studies | Prognosis | Research | Updates

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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Research

Tumor Grade and Peritoneal Mesothelioma Survival

Mesothelioma Risk and Crohn’s Disease: Is There a Link?

Study Explores Chemotherapy Strategies for Peritoneal Mesothelioma Survival

Novel Mesothelioma Treatment is Based on Marine-Derived Compound

Investigational Mesothelioma Drug to be Tested in Human Patients

Online Support for Mesothelioma Survivors: What's Working Now

Three-Drug Combo May Be New Standard-of-Care for Mesothelioma Treatment

Tests Reveal Potential New Gene Target for Mesothelioma Therapy

Mesothelioma Chemotherapy May Get a Boost from Leukemia Drug

Activin A: A New Biomarker for Mesothelioma Prognosis?

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