Mesothelioma Gene Test Predicts Survival Odds
A test that looks at ratios of four genes can accurately predict which mesothelioma patients face the greatest chance of survival,…
Asbestos Workers Face Increased Risk of Cancer Death
Workers who have been exposed to asbestos on the job are more likely to die from lung cancers,mesothelioma, and asbestosis,…
Mesothelioma and Early Lung Cancer Identified by Screening
Using computed tomography scans to screen former asbestos workers can detect both early and late-stage lung cancer and late-stage mesothelioma, according…
Promising New Target for Mesothelioma Therapy
Mesothelin, a protein found on the surface of cells, may be a promising new target for treating mesothelioma, as well…
Mesothelioma Risk in U.K.
British people who’ve worked in high-risk jobs like carpentry and plumbing, especially before age 30, are at greatest risk of…
Diagnosing Mesothelioma
A panel of just three antibodies is highly sensitive at distinguishing mesothelioma from other cancers, according to a study in the February…
Over Forty Clinical Trials for Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma is still a difficult cancer to treat. Today, there are at least 42 active clinical trials for mesothelioma, each…
New Mesothelioma Study Results
Between August 2001 and July 2002, a total of 42 patients with malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM) were enrolled in a…
Mesothelioma and Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy
Combining aggressive surgery with chemotherapy delivered directly into the abdominal cavity may significantly extend survival in patients with peritoneal mesothelioma,…
Mesothelioma Support Groups
Taking part in a support group can help relieve the stress of the illness for both mesothelioma patients and their…