Mesothelioma Blood Test May Save Lives through Earlier Diagnosis
There is new evidence that a blood test for a biomarker called N-ERC/mesothelin could help identify mesothelioma earlier and improve…
Breast Cancer Drug Shrinks Mesothelioma Tumors in Mice
There is new evidence that a drug used to fight breast cancer may offer a new way to treat the…
Spinal Procedure for Mesothelioma Pain Relief
Pleural mesothelioma patients with severe pain may benefit from a surgical procedure to disable certain pain-conductors in the spinal cord.…
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Mesothelioma Surgery Debate: Experience is the Answer
A pair of researchers in the UK say a cancer center’s level of experience in dealing with mesothelioma may be…
Standard Chemotherapy Mix Still Best for Mesothelioma
Researchers at Japan’s Shizuoka Cancer Center and Juntendo University say the popular chemotherapy combination of cisplatin and Alimta (pemetrexed) should…
Most Canadian Mesothelioma Cases Go Unreported
Less than half of asbestos workers diagnosed with mesothelioma file claims for workers’ compensation, even though most of those who…
New Protein ‘Mimic’ Kills Mesothelioma Cells in Lab Tests
Scientists testing a novel compound on mesothelioma cells in the lab say it may have the power to not only…
Mesothelioma Alert: Asbestos Imports Rising
The news that imports of the toxic mineral asbestos are on the rise in the U.S. is prompting outrage from…
Thoracoscopy: An Alternative to Surgery for Mesothelioma Diagnosis?
Researchers at the Mayo Clinic say an outpatient medical procedure called thoracoscopy is safer and simpler than inpatient surgery for…
Mesothelioma Survival Case Encouraging for Current Patients
A new case report out of Belgium has some encouraging news for mesothelioma patients. It recounts the case of a…