Aspirin Slows Mesothelioma Growth by Fighting Inflammation
A group of the world’s top mesothelioma researchers say aspirin may have a role to play in fighting malignant pleural…
Tumor Suppressor Protein Linked to Mesothelioma Survival, Treatment Response
A protein that helps to regulate the life cycle of cells appears to have a direct bearing on mesothelioma treatment…
Peritoneal Mesothelioma Survival May Depend on Cancer Location
Doctors in Greece believe they have found a more effective way to predict prognosis and perhaps extend the lives of…
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Elderly Mesothelioma Patients Need “Less Toxic” Treatment Options
A new study of more than 9,000 people suggests that elderly mesothelioma patients would likely live longer if treatments could…
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Gene Test May Lead to More Accurate Mesothelioma Diagnosis
Could the BRCA-1 associated protein 1 (BAP1) gene offer a more accurate way to identify malignant pleural mesothelioma? New research…
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Mesothelin Flawed But Still the Best Mesothelioma Biomarker
Patients who are suspected of having mesothelioma often want to know whether there is a test to determine for certain…
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Does Asbestos Type Impact Mesothelioma Development?
Another study appears to confirm what scientists have long believed – that crocidolite may be the most dangerous form of…
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Nuclear Workers Face Higher Mesothelioma Risk
Pleural mesothelioma is most often associated with asbestos exposure, but a new study suggests that nuclear workers may also be…
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Immunotherapy for Advanced Mesothelioma: Surgery May Be the Key
An exciting new research development may help make immunotherapy vaccines effective for more mesothelioma patients, including those with advanced disease…
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Current and Emerging Biomarkers Offer Hope for Mesothelioma Diagnosis & Treatment
Biomarkers are a key part of improving outcomes for mesothelioma patients. These biological signposts found in a patient’s blood, lung…