Improving Survival in Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma
Surgery to remove cancer tissue can lead to improved survival for epithelioid malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM). Patients with sarcomatoid or…
Mesothelioma Breakthrough Can Spare the Diaphragm
A new study shows that surgery for malignant pleural mesothelioma can spare the diaphragm without reducing overall survival. This study…
Lung Scarring and Mesothelioma Surgery
Mesothelioma patients with scarring on their lungs may have more complications after surgery. Mesothelioma is a type of cancer that…
Surgery for Mesothelioma: Goals and Side Effects
Residual thoracic spaces occur in one-third of patients who receive surgery for mesothelioma. This is the space left after mesothelioma…
The Link Between Surgery and Radiotherapy for Mesothelioma
A study from the Journal of Clinical Oncology has reviewed the link between radiotherapy and surgery. This is exciting new…
New Surgery Gives Better Odds of Surviving Mesothelioma
A surgery that removes the lining around the lung may give patients better odds of surviving mesothelioma. The surgery 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…
Peritoneal Mesothelioma and Palliative CRS/HIPEC Surgery
Peritoneal mesothelioma is the second most common form of asbestos cancer. Peritoneal mesothelioma affects the membrane around the abdominal organs.…
A Multimodality Treatment Plan may be Best for Pleural Mesothelioma
A multimodality treatment plan may improve mesothelioma patient outcomes. Malignant pleural mesothelioma is an invasive, locally aggressive tumor related to…