Open Biopsy Better for Diagnosing Mesothelioma Subtype
Open surgical biopsy – called thoracotomy – appears to be the best way to get an accurate diagnosis of mesothelioma subtype. Mesothelioma…
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Blood Protein Predicts Treatment Response in Mesothelioma
A blood protein that is overexpressed in mesothelioma tumor cells may be one of the best ways to predict how… -
Auto Mechanics Unaware of Mesothelioma Risk
Thousands of the nation’s auto mechanics may be unaware that they could be at a higher than normal risk for mesothelioma because of… -
Immune System May Help Fight Mesothelioma
Proteins and toxins produced by the body’s own immune system could prove to be powerful weapons in the fight against… -
Second-Line Chemotherapy May Benefit Mesothelioma Patients
Mesothelioma patients whose cancer shows at least a partial response to pemetrexed-based chemotherapy may benefit from the same drug again… -
Worldwide Mesothelioma Rate Higher Than Expected
The global rate of the asbestos-related cancer mesothelioma is probably much higher than was previously thought. A new study published in… -
Promising Technology for Mesothelioma Diagnosis, Prognosis and Treatment Planning
Patients diagnosed with or suspected of having malignant pleural mesothelioma would do well to seek treatment in a center with access to… -
Attic-Stored Christmas Décor Could Pose Risk of Mesothelioma
Christmas decorations stored in the attic could carry a hidden health risk of mesothelioma and other asbestos caused diseases for millions of… -
Mesothelioma Treatment Becoming More Individualized
A respected team of mesothelioma experts predicts that treatment for this aggressive cancer will become increasingly personalized in the next… -
Legal Settlements Highlight Mesothelioma Risk
Recent large legal settlements in the Northeast highlight the continuing legacy of mesothelioma and asbestos exposure for U.S. industrial workers. Courts in…
