Plant Compound May Slow Mesothelioma Tumors
A natural compound found in red onions, tea and the skins of red apples may play a valuable role in…
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Study Supports CRS/HIPEC for Peritoneal Mesothelioma
Another study supports the safety of a new treatment approach for peritoneal mesothelioma that combines cytoreductive surgery (CRS) with hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemoperfusion…
Europe Launches First Mesothelioma Tissue Bank
A hospital in Cambridge, England has opened Europe’s first dedicated mesothelioma tissue bank, an important step forward for doctors and researchers working…
New Chemotherapy Approaches for Mesothelioma
A pair of new studies may help doctors improve the effectiveness of chemotherapy treatment for mesothelioma. The first of two…
Mesothelioma Rates Higher Near Exposed Asbestos
Disturbing naturally occurring asbestos, whether for farming or building, can significantly raise the risk of mesothelioma and several other cancers. That…
Fighting Mesothelioma: Canada Lose a Battle, U.S. Gears for Another
Canadian mesothelioma advocates have lost a major battle in their fight against asbestos, while their American counterparts gear up for another battle…
Ultrasound: A Safer Way to Manage Mesothelioma?
The same technology used by obstetricians to track pregnancies and by cardiologists to find blood clots may also play a…
Second Treatment Effective for Peritoneal Mesothelioma
There is some good news from the Wake Forest School of Medicine for patients with peritoneal mesothelioma. In many cases, after…
Protein May Predict Mesothelioma Treatment Response
Malignant pleural mesothelioma is a rare but highly aggressive type of cancer. Because it spreads so quickly, treatment success can hinge on…
Immunotherapy for Mesothelioma Shows Promise
Despite the continuing efforts of researchers around the world, there is currently no standardized cure for mesothelioma. The asbestos-linked cancer…