Predicting Outcomes for People with Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma
A new study has found that a prognostic score based on the activity of just two genes could be useful…
Hemithoracic Radiotherapy for Mesothelioma
A type of radiation therapy called hemithoracic radiotherapy could be safely used as part of the treatment plan for patients…
Treatment Combination Used Most for Mesothelioma
Cytoreductive surgery (CRS) with hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) is being used by doctors to treat malignant peritoneal mesothelioma (MPM) more…
Hemithoracic Radiotherapy for Mesothelioma
A type of radiation therapy called hemithoracic radiotherapy could be safely used as part of the treatment plan for patients…
The Lungs: Asbestos, Smoking, and Mesothelioma
Scientists in Japan published a study about how asbestos fibers interact with the lungs when they are inhaled by someone.…
International Mesothelioma Risk for Workers with Asbestos Exposure
Workers around the world are still at risk for asbestos exposure, finds a study conducted by a team of researchers…
Mesothelioma, A Most Difficult Diagnosis
A case published in the International Journal of Surgical Pathology is another example of how hard it can be to…
Mesothelioma and the Importance of Asbestos Disposal Management
Asbestos disposal is important to preventing cases of malignant mesothelioma. A review by an international team of researchers outlines three…
Rare Mesothelioma of the Liver
Doctors in China recently came across a rare case of primary sarcomatoid malignant mesothelioma of the liver. This disease is…
Caution in Mesothelioma Pain Medicine Use
A newly published case study shows how important it is for doctors to be careful when giving pain medicine to…