Both Pleural and Peritoneal Mesothelioma Connected to Asbestos
Italy has one of the highest rates of mesothelioma in the world and according to two new studies, mesothelioma rates are…
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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… -
Mesothelioma Deaths Still a Mystery among Minnesota Miners
More bad news for taconite workers along Minnesota’s Canadian border: The number of taconite workers who have died of mesothelioma has risen… -
Mesothelioma Tests Focus on Prediction and Prevention
A California mesothelioma doctor believes it may eventually be possible to predict who is likely to get malignant mesothelioma and even keep… -
Cell Nucleus a “Strong Predictor” of Mesothelioma Survival
A new study from one of the country’s leading cancer centers suggests that the nuclei of mesothelioma cells may hold vital… -
New Mouse Model for Mesothelioma Drug Testing
Mesothelioma is among the most challenging cancers to treat. Increasingly, doctors are taking a multi-modal approach to treatment including surgery… -
Asia | International | Updates
Korea: Mesothelioma to Rise for Another 30 Years
While mesothelioma rates are expected to start declining in the U.S. within the next decade, Korea’s war on against this… -
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… -
Possible Second-Line Mesothelioma Treatment Fails
There has been some disappointing news for mesothelioma patients who fail to respond to first-line chemotherapy treatment. A major Phase… -
Pricey Mesothelioma Drug May be Best Second-Line Treatment
The chemotherapy combination of pemetrexed (brand name Alimta) and cisplatin is typically the first-line drug treatment for patients with advanced…
