Mesothelioma Gene Test Predicts Survival Odds
A test that looks at ratios of four genes can accurately predict which mesothelioma patients face the greatest chance of survival,…
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Asbestos Workers Face Increased Risk of Cancer Death
Workers who have been exposed to asbestos on the job are more likely to die from lung cancers,mesothelioma, and asbestosis,… -
Mesothelioma and Early Lung Cancer Identified by Screening
Using computed tomography scans to screen former asbestos workers can detect both early and late-stage lung cancer and late-stage mesothelioma, according… -
Promising New Target for Mesothelioma Therapy
Mesothelin, a protein found on the surface of cells, may be a promising new target for treating mesothelioma, as well… -
Mesothelioma Risk in U.K.
British people who’ve worked in high-risk jobs like carpentry and plumbing, especially before age 30, are at greatest risk of… -
Diagnosing Mesothelioma
A panel of just three antibodies is highly sensitive at distinguishing mesothelioma from other cancers, according to a study in the February… -
Over Forty Clinical Trials for Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma is still a difficult cancer to treat. Today, there are at least 42 active clinical trials for mesothelioma, each… -
New Mesothelioma Study Results
Between August 2001 and July 2002, a total of 42 patients with malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM) were enrolled in a… -
Mesothelioma and Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy
Combining aggressive surgery with chemotherapy delivered directly into the abdominal cavity may significantly extend survival in patients with peritoneal mesothelioma,… -
Mesothelioma Support Groups
Taking part in a support group can help relieve the stress of the illness for both mesothelioma patients and their…
