New Approach to Predict Mesothelioma Drug Response
In the ongoing worldwide effort to find better treatments for mesothelioma cancer, a group of Italian doctors believe they have a better…
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New Blood Test May Help Diagnose Mesothelioma Earlier
Investigators in California are evaluating new technology that could eventually help diagnose mesothelioma with a simple blood test. Mesothelioma is a… -
Mesothelioma Sometimes Spreads to Unexpected Places
The asbestos-linked cancer mesothelioma is usually found in the pleural cavity around the lungs, or the peritoneal cavity encasing the… -
Later Exposure Lowers Mesothelioma Risk
The later in life a person is exposed to asbestos, the less likely they are to develop mesothelioma, regardless of how long the… -
Radiotherapy and EPP is a Winning Combo for Some Mesothelioma Patients
Another study has confirmed the value of radiotherapy as an adjuvant treatment for mesothelioma patients who undergo extrapleural pneumonectomy. A… -
New Compound Proves Effective Against Mesothelioma in Mice
Japanese researchers believe they have found a powerful new compound to fight the aggressive cancer –malignant pleural mesothelioma. The team at… -
Light Treatment for Mesothelioma May Get Special Status
A cutting edge treatment that uses light to kill cancer cells could soon be more widely available for mesothelioma patients.… -
Mesothelioma Prognosis Accuracy Improves with PET/CT ‘Delayed Phase’
More research has confirmed the value of FDG-PET/CT technology for predicting treatment response in mesothelioma – especially when the scan is conducted… -
Royals Address Mesothelioma Risk at Home
Once widely used as a building material and insulator, asbestos has been linked to a range of health problems including… -
Outlook Better for Women with Peritoneal Mesothelioma
Women with diffuse malignant peritoneal mesothelioma have a better chance of success with surgery and chemotherapy than their male counterparts. That…
