Surgery Extends Survival for Patients with Pleural Mesothelioma
Patients with pleural mesothelioma who choose to have surgery live longer than those who do not. This applies no matter…
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Diagnosis | Scans | Surgery | Treatments
Predicting Unresectable Mesothelioma Prior to Surgery
Cancer researchers at Baylor have found an effective way to identify certain cases of unresectable mesothelioma without making an incision.… -
New Studies | Research | Surgery | Treatments
Deep Vein Thrombosis After Pleurectomy for Mesothelioma
The authors of a new study on deep vein thrombosis after pleurectomy say mesothelioma patients may be at special risk.… -
Radical Surgery for Peritoneal Mesothelioma Boosts Survival
Patients who have radical surgery for peritoneal mesothelioma live longer than those who have non-surgical treatments. That is the conclusion… -
Diagnosis | Prognosis | Scans | Surgery | Treatments
Invasiveness of Peritoneal Mesothelioma: MRI Beats CT for Assessment
New research shows MRI beats CT when it comes to measuring the invasiveness of peritoneal mesothelioma. Scientists from several of… -
Asia | International | Prognosis | Surgery | Treatments
Mesothelioma Recurrence After PD Surgery
A new study finds that mesothelioma recurrence after PD surgery is common but most patients still live for more than… -
Asia | Chemotherapy | International | Surgery | Treatments
Peritoneal Mesothelioma Surgery with HIPEC Can Trigger Blood Cell Problems
More than half of patients who have peritoneal mesothelioma surgery with HIPEC develop problems with their blood cells afterward. That’s… -
Asia | International | Surgery | Treatments
Repeated Mesothelioma Surgeries Credited with Japanese Man’s Survival
Can repeated mesothelioma surgeries extend peritoneal mesothelioma survival? A new case report out of Japan suggests the answer may be… -
Europe | International | New Studies | Research | Surgery | Treatments
Mesothelioma Clinical Trials: Study Highlights Challenges for Patients
A new UK study points to some of the potential challenges and benefits for patients involved in mesothelioma clinical trials. … -
Biphasic Mesothelioma Survival Possible in Select Patients
A new report contains some hopeful news about biphasic mesothelioma survival. Biphasic mesothelioma is the rarest subtype of a rare…
