Surgery for Mesothelioma: Goals and Side Effects
Residual thoracic spaces occur in one-third of patients who receive surgery for mesothelioma. This is the space left after mesothelioma…
Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy Offers Safe Treatment for Mesothelioma
Neoadjuvant chemotherapy is a safe treatment option for patients with mesothelioma. That is the finding of a study from a…
The Link Between Surgery and Radiotherapy for Mesothelioma
A study from the Journal of Clinical Oncology has reviewed the link between radiotherapy and surgery. This is exciting new…
New Surgery Gives Better Odds of Surviving Mesothelioma
A surgery that removes the lining around the lung may give patients better odds of surviving mesothelioma. The surgery is…
Reducing Mesothelioma Stress for Minority Patients and Caregivers
A cancer diagnosis like mesothelioma can be difficult for both patients and caregivers. Often, minorities with cancer and their caregivers…
Humor Helps Stressed Veteran Mesothelioma Caregivers
Mesothelioma, the asbestos-caused cancer, has a high symptom burden in British military veterans. There is little research on what it…
New ‘Drug Factory’ Implant Eliminates Mesothelioma in Mice
A new ‘drug factory’ implant has eliminated advanced-stage mesothelioma tumors in mice. The treatment is effective in just a few…
Cost Comparison of Immunotherapy vs. Traditional Chemotherapy in Mesothelioma
A new study does a cost comparison of immunotherapy over traditional chemotherapy. Immunotherapy and chemotherapy are common in the first-line…
High-Resolution Imaging for Mesothelioma Staging and Diagnosis
High-resolution imaging is one of the most important tools for a clinician. A new report in the AME Surgical Journal…
Improving the Health and Lifestyle of Mesothelioma Patients
Mesothelioma patients often have bad health outcomes and poor health-related quality of life. Common symptoms reported by mesothelioma patients are…