Autoimmune Disease and Mesothelioma: Will it Impact Survival?
A new lung cancer study suggests that having an autoimmune disease will not necessarily lead to shorter cancer survival. This…
Biopsy | Diagnosis | New Studies | Research
WHO to Recognize Fourth Mesothelioma Subtype
The World Health Organization will soon recognize mesothelioma in situ as a fourth mesothelioma subtype. The 2015 WHO classification of…
Asbestos in Agriculture May Be Hidden Mesothelioma Risk
Occupational health researchers in Italy say asbestos exposure in agricultural products and equipment may present a hidden mesothelioma risk for…
Europe | Holistic | International | Updates
Exercise and Nutrition Advice Could Help Some Mesothelioma Patients
Most mesothelioma patients would welcome exercise and nutrition advice that might help them cope with their cancer and its symptoms…
Still No Clear Answer on SMART Protocol for Pleural Mesothelioma
Another study is out and there is still no clear answer about the value of the SMART protocol for mesothelioma. …
Immunotherapy with Keytruda for Mesothelioma: A New Case Report
There’s more encouraging news about immunotherapy with Keytruda for people with pleural mesothelioma. The latest report comes from the…
Canada | Chemotherapy | International | New Studies | Research | Treatments
Chemotherapy Resistance in Mesothelioma Patients: New Insights
Canadian cancer researchers have discovered what may be a key cause of chemotherapy resistance in mesothelioma and other types of…
Diagnosis | Europe | International | New Studies | Research
Mesothelioma and COVID-19 Have Similar Psychological Challenges
Researchers in Italy say malignant mesothelioma and COVID-19 present patients with similar psychological challenges. In both cases, group therapy may…
Europe | International | New Studies | Prognosis | Research
Predicting Mesothelioma Survival with Routine Clinical Tests
UK researchers say predicting mesothelioma survival does not have to be complicated. Their new study shows routine doctor’s office tests…
Malignant Pleural Effusions: Comparing Treatment Costs
An indwelling pleural catheter may be the most effective way to deal with malignant pleural effusions in mesothelioma patients, but…