Empyema After Mesothelioma Surgery: Avoiding a Serious Complication
A new study of a rare condition called empyema after mesothelioma surgery shows it can dramatically lengthen hospital stay and…
Asia | Biopsy | Diagnosis | International
Misdiagnosis of Mesothelioma More Common with Cytology Alone
A new set of case reports illustrates how easily misdiagnosis of mesothelioma can happen when the diagnosis is based on…
Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors for Recurrent Mesothelioma: Early Adoption Gave Them Traction
A new report shows that doctors started using immune checkpoint inhibitors for recurrent mesothelioma at least two years before the…
Access to Multi-Modality Mesothelioma Treatment Limited for Uninsured & Rural Residents
A new study shows a person’s insurance status and where they live often impact their access to multi-modality mesothelioma treatment.…
Statin Drugs Support Immunotherapy for Mesothelioma, New Study Finds
There’s more evidence that statin drugs may improve the effectiveness of mesothelioma immunotherapy. The new study, led by Korean biochemists,…
Chemotherapy | Europe | International | Surgery | Treatments
HITOC for Mesothelioma: Benefits May Outweigh the Risk
The benefits of a localized chemotherapy regimen known as HITOC for mesothelioma outweigh the small risk of kidney failure for…
PET/CT Scans May Be Less Accurate in Elderly Mesothelioma Patients
Researchers at Case Western Reserve are warning cancer doctors not to rely too heavily on PET/CT scans when diagnosing malignant…
Alternatives | New Drugs | New Studies | Research | Surgery | Treatments
Cancer-Fighting Gel Could “Change the Treatment Paradigm” for Mesothelioma
New National Cancer Institute research shows a cancer-fighting gel applied directly to the surface of a mesothelioma tumor could “change…
Europe | International | New Drugs | New Studies | Research | Treatments
Second-Line Treatment with Ramucirumab Improves Mesothelioma Survival
New evidence suggests that second-line treatment with ramucirumab after first-line chemotherapy may lead to longer survival in people with pleural…
Diagnosis | Europe | International | Scans
MRI Imaging May Be Superior to CT for Pleural Mesothelioma Diagnosis and Staging
When it comes to diagnosing and monitoring treatment response in people with pleural mesothelioma, MRI imaging may be better than…