Mesothelioma Staging Guidelines May Need Revisions
The International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC) says the current strategy for staging malignant pleural mesothelioma may need to…
New Biomarker May Detect Mesothelioma Earlier
Researchers at one of the country’s top cancer centers say they have found an effective way to diagnose mesothelioma earlier. Their…
Inhibitor May Reduce Mesothelioma Fluid and Prolong Survival
A drug based on a naturally-occurring cell growth inhibitor may boost the effectiveness of chemotherapy against mesothelioma fluid buildup. The drug, called…
Treatments | Updates | Vaccine
Mesothelioma Vaccine Enters Phase 2 Testing
The makers of a new cancer vaccine say they have enrolled the first mesothelioma patients in a study that will combine their…
Asbestosis vs. Mesothelioma: Early Exposure May Make the Difference
British researchers studying occupational deaths in England and Wales may have found a way to explain why some people exposed…
Mesothelioma Patients May Be Low in Antioxidants
New research suggests that the antioxidant vitamins found in abundance in fruits and vegetable may have a protective effect against malignant…
Australian Registry Releases First Mesothelioma Report
The first report using data from the newly-established Australian Mesothelioma Registry has been released, and the new is not good…
New Mesothelioma Test Available Later This Year
A mesothelioma test created and validated at Brigham and Women/s Hospital in Boston could be available to the public within the next…
Moles Could Point to Mesothelioma Risk
A certain kind of skin lesion may offer a way to identify patients at risk for mesothelioma. Experts at the University…
Carbon Nanotubes: The Next Mesothelioma Risk?
There’s more evidence that carbon nanotubes, cylindrical carbon molecules used in nanotechnology, electronics, optics and other fields, may cause mesothelioma in the…