Vatalanib Not Effective as a ‘Single Agent’ for Mesothelioma
There has been a setback for doctors hoping the drug vatalanib would be a viable alternative to chemotherapy for mesothelioma…
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Surgery | Treatments | Updates
New Study Finds EPP Improves Mesothelioma Quality of Life
New research out of Italy casts another vote in favor of the controversial and radical surgical approach known as extrapleural… -
Modest Increase in Mesothelioma Survival from Chemotherapy
The chemotherapy combination that has become the standard of care for mesothelioma in many parts of the world appears to… -
Genes Key to Mesothelioma Chemotherapy Response
Research being performed in Eastern Europe may eventually help doctors around the world predict which mesothelioma patients will respond best to a particular type… -
Radiotherapy and EPP is a Winning Combo for Some Mesothelioma Patients
Another study has confirmed the value of radiotherapy as an adjuvant treatment for mesothelioma patients who undergo extrapleural pneumonectomy. A… -
Light Treatment for Mesothelioma May Get Special Status
A cutting edge treatment that uses light to kill cancer cells could soon be more widely available for mesothelioma patients.… -
Order May Impact Mesothelioma Drug Availability
Mesothelioma patients on certain types of chemotherapy drugs may have easier access to their treatment in the wake of an… -
Mesothelioma Radiation ‘Boost’: A Surgical Alternative?
For mesothelioma patients who are not candidates for surgery, new research suggests that an escalated dose of radiotherapy in the… -
Studies Highlight Limited Success of Mesothelioma Anti-Angiogenesis Drugs
Two recent mesothelioma studies suggest that anti-angiogenesis drugs may not be as successful as previously hoped in treating mesothelioma. An… -
Clinical Trials Offer Options for Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma is a devastating malignancy in the lining of the lungs and other internal organs. It affects about 2,500 Americans…
