Largest Study Shows HIPEC Treatment Effective for Mesothelioma
Hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (CRS-HIPEC) could be an effective treatment for malignant peritoneal mesothelioma (MPM). This is the finding of one…
New Combination Chemotherapy Drug for Mesothelioma
A recent study has found that a new drug for mesothelioma chemotherapy could improve treatment outcomes. The new drug is…
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Localized Mesothelioma Successfully Treated with Chemotherapy and Surgery
A patient with a rare, localized malignant pleural mesothelioma has been successfully treated. The patient received chemotherapy and surgery and…
Easing the Painful Symptoms of Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma
Malignant pleural mesothelioma is an aggressive and rare cancer. There is new hope for reducing the painful symptoms of malignant…
Treatment Protocol of an 8-Year Survivor of Mesothelioma
A new article in Scholars Journal of Medical Case Reports outlines the treatment protocol of an 8-year survivor of mesothelioma.…
Second Treatment Course May Increase Mesothelioma Patient Survival
Oncologists report that a second treatment course may be a good option for some mesothelioma patients. Almost all mesothelioma patients…
Predicting How a Patient Will Respond to Mesothelioma Treatment
Malignant pleural mesothelioma is a rare cancer. Early diagnosis is challenging. Treatments are the first clinical option in the advanced…
First-Line Chemotherapy versus Immunotherapy versus Maintenance Therapy
A recent study compared mesothelioma patients’ survival by physician’s choice of treatment. Is first-line chemotherapy the best choice? Malignant pleural…
Nivolumab + Ipilimumab Provides Long-Term Survival Benefit in Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma
Nivolumab + ipilimumab continues to provide a long-term survival benefit in malignant pleural mesothelioma. A new report shows a 3-year…
New Artificial Intelligence Tool Measures Mesothelioma Tumors
A new artificial intelligence tool can measure mesothelioma tumors without any human input. Automated mesothelioma tumor measurement is now possible.…