A New Test for Mesothelioma?
Malignant pleural mesothelioma, an aggressive cancer of the pleural membrane that encases the lungs, can be difficult to diagnose. Early symptoms…
Spice May Trigger Mesothelioma Cell Breakdown
There’s more evidence that cancer researchers might do well to spice up their mesothelioma clinical trials. A team of researchers…
New Radiotherapy Technique May be Safer for Mesothelioma
There’s more evidence that an advanced method for delivering radiotherapy may improve survival for mesothelioma patients after surgery. Extrapleural pneumonectomy…
Railway Employees Lose High Court Mesothelioma Battle
Mesothelioma patients who believe the railway industry is to blame for their disease have lost an important battle in the Supreme…
Is Mesothelioma Hereditary?
Could susceptibility to mesothelioma pass from parent to child through the genes? That is a question Greek scientists are trying…
Mesothelioma ‘Triple Treatment’ May Jump Start Killer Cells
New mesothelioma research from Harvard University suggests that if one type of immunotherapy is effective against mesothelioma, three types might…
Cell Protein Linked to Mesothelioma Survival
A protein imbedded in the outer wall of their cells appears to have an impact on survival for mesothelioma patients. That’s…
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Mesothelioma Surgery Under Fire Again
The group that stirred worldwide debate among medical specialists last year with their stance against a radical mesothelioma surgery is…
Asbestosis and Mesothelioma Rates Remain High in Louisiana
A new report has some discouraging health news for the residents of Louisiana: Their risk of mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases…
Italy Verdict May Have Worldwide Mesothelioma Impact
Advocates of better protection for workers from mesothelioma and other occupational diseases have won a major court victory. A Swiss…