New Antibody to Diagnose Mesothelioma
Scientists are trying to find ways to diagnose malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM) more easily. An antibody called SKM9-2 could be…
Bacteria Linked with Mesothelioma Outcomes
Scientists have found a connection between the bacteria found in malignant pleural effusions (MPE) and cancer diagnosis and prognosis. This…
Surgical Treatment Options for Mesothelioma
For some patients with mesothelioma, aggressive surgical treatment can help them live longer than other treatment options. This is the…
Role of Mesothelioma Tumor Thickness
A group of researchers from the University of Texas have found a connection between mesothelioma tumor thickness and patients’ response…
Tracking Local Mesothelioma Trends
A Canadian study found that tracking trends in mesothelioma at the local level can help officials predict future mesothelioma cases.…
Predicting Mesothelioma Treatment Response
Certain types of biomarkers can help doctors predict the best chemotherapy treatment for patients with malignant pleural mesothelioma. Researchers from…
New Resource on Mesothelioma Genomics
The MESOMICS project is the most comprehensive dataset of mesothelioma genomics to date. The data in this resource can help…
New Drug in the Pipeline for Mesothelioma
Researchers in Iran tested the safety of a new version of the drug pemetrexed in patients with non-small cell lung…
Struggles of Diagnosing Sarcomatoid Mesothelioma
Sarcomatoid mesothelioma and sarcomatoid carcinoma can be hard to tell apart during diagnosis. A study published in Diagnostics reveals that…
International Mesothelioma Registry
An international group of researchers have provided recommendations for countries to create a mesothelioma registry. Mesothelioma registries are great tools…