Plant Compound May Slow Mesothelioma Tumors
A natural compound found in red onions, tea and the skins of red apples may play a valuable role in…
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Study Supports CRS/HIPEC for Peritoneal Mesothelioma
Another study supports the safety of a new treatment approach for peritoneal mesothelioma that combines cytoreductive surgery (CRS) with hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemoperfusion… -
Europe Launches First Mesothelioma Tissue Bank
A hospital in Cambridge, England has opened Europe’s first dedicated mesothelioma tissue bank, an important step forward for doctors and researchers working… -
New Chemotherapy Approaches for Mesothelioma
A pair of new studies may help doctors improve the effectiveness of chemotherapy treatment for mesothelioma. The first of two… -
Mesothelioma Rates Higher Near Exposed Asbestos
Disturbing naturally occurring asbestos, whether for farming or building, can significantly raise the risk of mesothelioma and several other cancers. That… -
Fighting Mesothelioma: Canada Lose a Battle, U.S. Gears for Another
Canadian mesothelioma advocates have lost a major battle in their fight against asbestos, while their American counterparts gear up for another battle… -
Ultrasound: A Safer Way to Manage Mesothelioma?
The same technology used by obstetricians to track pregnancies and by cardiologists to find blood clots may also play a… -
Second Treatment Effective for Peritoneal Mesothelioma
There is some good news from the Wake Forest School of Medicine for patients with peritoneal mesothelioma. In many cases, after… -
Protein May Predict Mesothelioma Treatment Response
Malignant pleural mesothelioma is a rare but highly aggressive type of cancer. Because it spreads so quickly, treatment success can hinge on… -
Immunotherapy for Mesothelioma Shows Promise
Despite the continuing efforts of researchers around the world, there is currently no standardized cure for mesothelioma. The asbestos-linked cancer…
