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A Game-Changer in Mesothelioma Therapy: Targeting YB-1 Protein
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A Game-Changer in Mesothelioma Therapy: Targeting YB-1 Protein

ByHolly Zink

An international team of researchers has discovered a unique YB-1 protein. It can make chemotherapy more effective at treating mesothelioma. Combating Mesothelioma with Precision Mesothelioma is an aggressive type of cancer, especially when it affects the lining around our lungs. It is caused by exposure to asbestos. Finding effective treatments has been a challenge, but recent research has brought a ray of hope. Scientists have been studying a particular protein called Y-box-binding protein 1 (YB-1). It plays a vital role in the growth and movement of mesothelioma cells. When treating mesothelioma, one of the main approaches is chemotherapy. This powerful treatment uses drugs to target and kill cancer cells. The only FDA-approved chemotherapy drug combination is pemetrexed with cisplatin. Sometimes,…

Can Brain Natriuretic Peptide Predict Mesothelioma Outcomes?

Can Brain Natriuretic Peptide Predict Mesothelioma Outcomes?

ByHolly Zink

Researchers have been looking at a substance called Brain Natriuretic Peptide to find out if it could predict survival in patients with mesothelioma. Mesothelioma is a rare type of cancer affecting a special lining around our organs called the mesothelium. It is linked to exposure to asbestos, a toxic material used in many buildings and products in the past. This cancer can be hard to diagnose and treat. BNP: A Potential Lifesaver for Mesothelioma Patients Recently, mesothelioma researchers have been looking at Brain Natriuretic Peptide (BNP). This substance is usually produced by certain cells in the heart. In cases of malignant mesothelioma, it seems also to be produced by the cancerous cells. The researchers wanted to find out if the…

Breaking Down the Three Types of Mesothelioma: Insights from Recent Research
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Breaking Down the Three Types of Mesothelioma: Insights from Recent Research

ByHolly Zink

Mesothelioma is a rare type of cancer that affects a special lining around our organs called the mesothelium. Mesothelioma most commonly grows in the lungs. It is caused by exposure to a toxic material called asbestos. Understanding Mesothelioma: Types, Causes, and Diagnosis There are different types of mesothelioma that each have unique qualities. Identifying the specific type of mesothelioma that someone has is important. It can help their doctors understand how the cancer behaves and how best to treat it. There are three main categories: epithelioid, biphasic, and sarcomatoid. But, figuring out which category a case of mesothelioma falls into can be tricky. This is because the cancer cells can look different even within the same tumor. This is where…

Unleashing the Immune System: How ONCOS-102 Enhances Mesothelioma Therapy
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Unleashing the Immune System: How ONCOS-102 Enhances Mesothelioma Therapy

ByHolly Zink

An international team of scientists looked at adding a special kind of virus called ONCOS-102 to chemotherapy drugs. They found that adding ONCOS-102 can help mesothelioma patients live a bit longer during treatment. Mesothelioma is an aggressive cancer caused by asbestos exposure. Treatment for this disease can include surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy. The Promising Treatment Partnership ONCOS-102 is a type of virus that can help the body’s immune system attack cancer cells. Scientists wanted to see if using ONCOS-102 with chemotherapy could make this treatment work better. The current FDA-approved chemotherapy drugs for mesothelioma are pemetrexed with cisplatin. These drugs target rapidly growing cancer cells, but they can also affect healthy cells that grow rapidly such as blood cells. To…

Misleading Symptoms: The Complex Path to Diagnosing Mesothelioma
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Misleading Symptoms: The Complex Path to Diagnosing Mesothelioma

ByHolly Zink

Patients with symptoms that look like mesothelioma take longer to get an accurate diagnosis, finds a study out of the United Kingdom. The Complex Path to Diagnosing Mesothelioma Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer that develops from the cells in the lining of many of the internal organs in the body. There are about 2,000 cases of mesothelioma diagnosed in the United States each year. It is caused by exposure to asbestos. Symptoms of mesothelioma may include shortness of breath, chest pain, weight loss, and fatigue. These are so like many other diseases that only a proper work-up, including scans and even a biopsy, can determine if the cause is mesothelioma. Because the disease is so rare, it can…

Revolutionizing Mesothelioma Treatment: The Breakthrough of Cytokine Factories
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Revolutionizing Mesothelioma Treatment: The Breakthrough of Cytokine Factories

ByHolly Zink

A study published in August explores an effective new treatment for advanced-stage mesothelioma. Researchers are testing “cytokine factories” for mesothelioma treatment. Promising Immunotherapy Treatment for Mesothelioma Mesothelioma is a rare and aggressive type of cancer. Mesothelioma is caused by exposure to a toxic mineral called asbestos. It is hard to diagnose mesothelioma because its symptoms could also be caused by more common diseases. It usually requires many tests to diagnose mesothelioma. The delay in diagnosis also delays treatment. Conventional treatments for mesothelioma generally consist of chemotherapy, surgery, and sometimes radiation therapy. Of all three, chemotherapy is the most one-size-fits-all approach because only one chemotherapy drug combination is FDA-approved for mesothelioma. Surgery requires the most expertise and there are only a…

Unveiling a New Challenge: How Zinc Can Compromise Mesothelioma Chemotherapy
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Unveiling a New Challenge: How Zinc Can Compromise Mesothelioma Chemotherapy

ByHolly Zink

Researchers have discovered that zinc can make chemotherapy treatment less effective in patients with mesothelioma. Navigating Mesothelioma Treatment Mesothelioma is an aggressive cancer caused by asbestos. It grows and spreads through the lining of organs like the lungs. Mesothelioma is rare and can be hard to treat. Because of this, the outlook for people with mesothelioma is usually poor. Doctors will typically combine therapies to treat mesothelioma. One of these treatments is chemotherapy. When a patient gets chemotherapy treatment, they are given drugs that kill cells by damaging their DNA. Currently, the only FDA-approved chemotherapy for mesothelioma is a combination of pemetrexed and cisplatin. Cisplatin is a platinum-based drug. It damages the DNA of dividing cells and slows down the…

Uncovering the Secrets of Long-Term Survival in Pleural Mesothelioma: The DNA Repair Factor

Uncovering the Secrets of Long-Term Survival in Pleural Mesothelioma: The DNA Repair Factor

ByHolly Zink

DNA repair plays an important role in a type of cancer called malignant pleural mesothelioma. Scientists have found that mesothelioma patients who live for a very long time do not have active DNA repair function. Exploring Longevity in Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma Mesothelioma is a type of cancer that develops from the thin layer of tissue that covers many of the body’s internal organs. Pleural mesothelioma grows in the lining of the lungs. There are about 2,000 cases of pleural mesothelioma each year in the United States. Mesothelioma is caused by exposure to asbestos. This is a toxic material that has been used in construction, manufacturing, and many other applications. This type of cancer is hard to treat, and doctors often…

HIPEC Treatment: Heating Up the Fight Against Mesothelioma
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HIPEC Treatment: Heating Up the Fight Against Mesothelioma

ByHolly Zink

An elderly woman with malignant mesothelioma had a positive response to HIPEC treatment. HIPEC  stands for hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy. The Journey of Diagnosing Malignant Peritoneal Mesothelioma Mesothelioma is a type of cancer that is caused by exposure to asbestos. It develops in the lining of organs in the body. When it grows in the abdominal cavity, it is called malignant peritoneal mesothelioma. This type of mesothelioma causes symptoms like abdominal pain, bloating, weight loss, and fluid build-up in the abdomen. It can take decades after asbestos exposure for mesothelioma symptoms to appear, and it can be hard for doctors to diagnose this cancer. Triumph Over Malignant Peritoneal Mesothelioma with HIPEC In this case, a 64-year-old woman went to the hospital…

How Inflammation, Stress, and Signaling Shape Mesothelioma’s Growth
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How Inflammation, Stress, and Signaling Shape Mesothelioma’s Growth

ByHolly Zink

Scientists are looking at how long-term inflammation, cell stress, and messed-up cell signaling help mesothelioma cancer cells grow and spread. By looking at these processes in mesothelioma patients, the scientists can learn more about new ways to treat this aggressive cancer. Revolutionizing Mesothelioma Treatment Malignant mesothelioma is a type of cancer that develops from the thin layer of tissue that covers many of the body’s internal organs. When it grows in the lining of the lungs, it is called pleural mesothelioma. There are about 2,000 cases of pleural mesothelioma in the United States each year. Mesothelioma is linked to exposure to a toxic mineral called asbestos. It can take decades for symptoms of mesothelioma to appear after a person is…