Multi-Modal Mesothelioma Treatment Leads to Three-Year Survival
There has been some encouraging news this month for patients suffering from an aggressive form of lung cancer called malignant…
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Immune Systems | Immunotherapy | Multi-Modality Therapy | New Studies | Research | Surgery | Treatments | Updates
Baylor to Test New Combination Therapy for Mesothelioma
One of the nation’s largest mesothelioma treatment centers is recruiting patients for a new kind of clinical trial combining immunotherapy… -
Chemotherapy | Europe | International | New Studies | Prognosis | Research | Surgery | Treatments | Updates
Mesothelioma Survival May Depend on the Timing of Chemotherapy
People with one of the rarer subtypes of mesothelioma may live longer if they have chemotherapy as soon as possible after their… -
Biopsy | Diagnosis | Europe | International | New Studies | New Techniques | Research | Surgery | Treatments | Updates
Diagnosing Mesothelioma with Medical Thoracoscopy
Medical thoracoscopy, a procedure used to diagnose and treat pleural diseases such as malignant pleural mesothelioma, provides the information needed… -
Chemotherapy | Europe | International | Multi-Modality Therapy | New Studies | Research | Surgery | Treatments | Updates
Study Explores Chemotherapy Strategies for Peritoneal Mesothelioma Survival
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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Influences on Survival After Radical Mesothelioma Surgery
Yet another new study is raising questions about the advisability of radical surgery for people with malignant pleural mesothelioma. Reporting… -
New Studies | Research | Surgery | Treatments | Updates
Quality of Life Better After Mesothelioma Surgery
A study led by a Loyola University thoracic surgeon finds that almost all patients who have a type of pleural… -
New Studies | Research | Statistics | Surgery | Treatments | Updates
Age is No Barrier to Long-Term Mesothelioma Survival After Surgery
There’s some encouraging news this week for mesothelioma patients who are considering having surgery. An analysis conducted by researchers at… -
Canada | Chemotherapy | Europe | International | Multi-Modality Therapy | Prognosis | Surgery | Treatments | Updates
Specialized Mesothelioma Procedure Provides Long Survival, Good Life Quality
There is some good news this week for peritoneal mesothelioma patients considering cytoreductive surgery (CRS) and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC).… -
Europe | International | Surgery | Treatments | Updates
Study Questions Diaphragm Resection in Mesothelioma Surgery
Is it always necessary to remove a portion of the diaphragm when performing radical mesothelioma surgery? A team of researchers…
