Retreatment with Alimta Leads to 4+ Year Survival for Peritoneal Mesothelioma Patient
There is new evidence that re-treatment with Alimta (pemetrexed) can significantly prolong survival for people with peritoneal mesothelioma, even after…
New Report May Fuel Debate Over Mesothelioma Surgery
A new Swiss report on the two major types of mesothelioma surgery appears to raise as many questions as it…
VEGF-Inhibitor Looks Promising for Malignant Mesothelioma
There is more encouraging news about the monoclonal antibody bevacizumab (Avastin) and its potential to boost the effectiveness of chemotherapy…
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Doll Making Linked to Pleural Mesothelioma
People who worked in factories that produced cloth dolls may have to be added to the list of people at…
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Additional Chemotherapy Extends Survival in Relapsed Mesothelioma Patients
Mesothelioma patients who experience a recurrence of their asbestos cancer after radical surgery may live longer if they undergo additional…
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More Evidence for Inflammation Marker in Mesothelioma Prognosis
There is more evidence that a measure of how well the immune system is functioning may be an efficient prognostic…
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Lung-Sparing Surgery and Mesothelioma Survival
When it comes to the mesothelioma surgery known as pleurectomy/decortication (P/D), not all techniques are created equal. A new report…
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Surgery May Impact Mesothelioma Survival More Than Stage
A study conducted in Belgium appears to support the idea that whether or not a malignant pleural mesothelioma patient undergoes…
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Dental Technicians May Be at Increased Risk for Malignant Mesothelioma
A new study is highlighting a little known risk for people who have worked in the dental industry – the…
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Cellular Factors Predict Survival in Epithelioid Mesothelioma Patients
A team of French scientists believe they have found a way to predict survival and help plan a treatment course…