New Approach to Predict Mesothelioma Drug Response
In the ongoing worldwide effort to find better treatments for mesothelioma cancer, a group of Italian doctors believe they have a better…
New Blood Test May Help Diagnose Mesothelioma Earlier
Investigators in California are evaluating new technology that could eventually help diagnose mesothelioma with a simple blood test. Mesothelioma is a…
Mesothelioma Sometimes Spreads to Unexpected Places
The asbestos-linked cancer mesothelioma is usually found in the pleural cavity around the lungs, or the peritoneal cavity encasing the…
Later Exposure Lowers Mesothelioma Risk
The later in life a person is exposed to asbestos, the less likely they are to develop mesothelioma, regardless of how long the…
Radiotherapy and EPP is a Winning Combo for Some Mesothelioma Patients
Another study has confirmed the value of radiotherapy as an adjuvant treatment for mesothelioma patients who undergo extrapleural pneumonectomy. A…
New Compound Proves Effective Against Mesothelioma in Mice
Japanese researchers believe they have found a powerful new compound to fight the aggressive cancer –malignant pleural mesothelioma. The team at…
Light Treatment for Mesothelioma May Get Special Status
A cutting edge treatment that uses light to kill cancer cells could soon be more widely available for mesothelioma patients.…
Mesothelioma Prognosis Accuracy Improves with PET/CT ‘Delayed Phase’
More research has confirmed the value of FDG-PET/CT technology for predicting treatment response in mesothelioma – especially when the scan is conducted…
Royals Address Mesothelioma Risk at Home
Once widely used as a building material and insulator, asbestos has been linked to a range of health problems including…
Outlook Better for Women with Peritoneal Mesothelioma
Women with diffuse malignant peritoneal mesothelioma have a better chance of success with surgery and chemotherapy than their male counterparts. That…