Study Demonstrates Mesothelioma Risk from Shipbuilding
There’s more evidence of the dangers of shipbuilding in the early 20th century. A new study out of Italy found…
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Surgery | Treatments | Updates
Mesothelioma Study: QOL Impact Not Enough to Deny Surgery
The risk of reduced quality of life should not be used as an argument against a new surgical technique for… -
Could Iron Removal Stave Off Mesothelioma?
Scientists have long known that exposure to asbestos can cause mesothelioma, but the jury is still out as to exactly… -
Measles May Help Fight Mesothelioma
A new mesothelioma clinical trial being conducted at the Mayo Clinic uses an altered version of the measles virus to combat the… -
Mesothelioma Diagnosis: SMRP Not the Answer
Soluble mesothelin-related protein (SMRP), a protein found in the blood serum of some people, may not be as effective a… -
Cancer Drug May Improve Long-Term Mesothelioma Survival
The case of a German man who has lived more than 9 years with malignant mesothelioma is bringing attention to the drug… -
New Criteria May Help Doctors Predict Mesothelioma Survival
A new study suggests that mesothelioma doctors may be at a disadvantage when it comes to accurately assessing how well patients… -
Mesothelioma Staging Guidelines May Need Revisions
The International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC) says the current strategy for staging malignant pleural mesothelioma may need to… -
New Biomarker May Detect Mesothelioma Earlier
Researchers at one of the country’s top cancer centers say they have found an effective way to diagnose mesothelioma earlier. Their… -
Inhibitor May Reduce Mesothelioma Fluid and Prolong Survival
A drug based on a naturally-occurring cell growth inhibitor may boost the effectiveness of chemotherapy against mesothelioma fluid buildup. The drug, called…
