Mesothelioma Quality of Life Bolstered by Online Support Group
Recent evidence appears to back the idea that private, guided support groups can help mesothelioma patients navigate the emotional ups-and-downs…
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The Surprise Impact of Socioeconomic Status on Mesothelioma Survival
New research suggests that the socioeconomic status of some mesothelioma patients may have a greater influence on survival than how close… -
Second-Line Mesothelioma Treatment: “Uncertain” Evidence
A trio of researchers from England and Italy say the evidence for second-line treatment of malignant pleural mesothelioma is “uncertain… -
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Lung Disease Stigma May Impact Mesothelioma Outcomes
Patients with non-communicable respiratory diseases (NCRDs) such as mesothelioma, lung cancer and asthma may feel stigmatized by their illness and… -
Asia | International | Multi-Modality Therapy | New Studies | Prognosis | Radiation Therapy | Research | Surgery | Treatments | Updates
Mesothelioma Patients See Long-Term Survival with EPP and IMRT
Radical surgery and intensity modulated radiotherapy may lead to long-term survival for select pleural mesothelioma patients, but at what cost?… -
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Fluorescent Nanoprobes Improve Visualization During Mesothelioma Surgery
A technique that uses minute fluorescent particles could light the way for surgeons to see and remove even tiny peritoneal… -
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Surgeons Disagree on Definition of Mesothelioma Surgery
When surgery is indicated for mesothelioma, doctors typically turn to one of two procedures: extrapleural pneumonectomy or pleurectomy/decortication (P/D). Of… -
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New Insights Into Mesothelioma Risk Among Brake Mechanics
The risk of mesothelioma among automobile brake mechanics may be higher than many in the industry even realize due, in… -
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Predicting Mesothelioma Prognosis with PET/CT
There is new evidence that the rate at which mesothelioma tumors metabolize glucose could provide significant prognostic information for mesothelioma… -
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BAP1 May Be Valuable for Peritoneal Mesothelioma Prognosis
There is new evidence that the same genetic mutation that is common in people with pleural mesothelioma may be present…
