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Breast Cancer and Mesothelioma: Case Study Illustrates Diagnostic Challenge
ByAlex Strauss June 4, 2020

A newly published Croatian case illustrates how challenging it can sometimes be to distinguish between breast cancer and mesothelioma. The…

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Multi-Modality Therapy | New Studies | Radiation Therapy | Research | Treatments

Proton Therapy for Mesothelioma: New Consensus Statement
ByAlex Strauss May 31, 2020

A group of international experts in radiation oncology say proton therapy for mesothelioma may be a safer alternative to standard…

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Asia | Immunotherapy | International | Multi-Modality Therapy | Treatments

Opdivo for Mesothelioma Recurrence is Safe and Effective, Study Finds
ByAlex Strauss May 29, 2020

A new Japanese study appears to show that Opdivo for mesothelioma recurrence after surgery is safe and effective. Opdivo (nivolumab)…

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Europe | International | New Drugs | Treatments

Could ONCOS-102 Be a New First-Line Mesothelioma Treatment?
ByAlex Strauss May 27, 2020

A new first-line mesothelioma treatment has moved a step closer to becoming reality. New data show that the immunotherapy drug…

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Europe | International | Multi-Modality Therapy | New Studies | Research | Treatments

Best Practices for Pleural Mesothelioma: Updated Recommendations from Europe’s Top Doctors
ByAlex Strauss May 25, 2020

Europe’s top mesothelioma experts have released new best practices for pleural mesothelioma. They include the latest recommendations on diagnosis, staging,…

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Alternatives | Asia | International | Updates

Herb-like Compound May Be Alternative Treatment for Mesothelioma
ByAlex Strauss May 22, 2020May 22, 2020

A man-made version of a traditional Chinese herb could be an alternative treatment for mesothelioma. Turkish researchers have published a…

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Europe | International | Surgery | Treatments

Surgery for Peritoneal Mesothelioma Could Be Limited During Pandemic
ByAlex Strauss May 20, 2020

It may be harder this year for patients who need it to get surgery for peritoneal mesothelioma. An international group…

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Australia | Immunotherapy | International | Mesothelioma | New Studies | Research | Treatments

Rare But Dangerous Side Effects of Opdivo for Mesothelioma
ByAlex Strauss May 18, 2020

Australian researchers are warning of some rare but deadly side effects of Opdivo (nivolumab) for pleural mesothelioma. They have just…

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Biomarkers | Diagnosis | Prognosis | Statistics

Predicting the Risk of Death from Mesothelioma
ByAlex Strauss May 16, 2020

New research suggests that the risk of death from mesothelioma does not always hinge on disease type or overall health.…

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Europe | Immune Systems | International | Research

Infections Can Help Fight Mesothelioma, Study Suggests
ByAlex Strauss May 13, 2020

There is new evidence to support the idea that infections can help fight mesothelioma. Researchers at a Belgium University say…

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Breast Cancer and Mesothelioma: Case Study Illustrates Diagnostic Challenge

Proton Therapy for Mesothelioma: New Consensus Statement

Opdivo for Mesothelioma Recurrence is Safe and Effective, Study Finds

Could ONCOS-102 Be a New First-Line Mesothelioma Treatment?

Best Practices for Pleural Mesothelioma: Updated Recommendations from Europe’s Top Doctors

Herb-like Compound May Be Alternative Treatment for Mesothelioma

Surgery for Peritoneal Mesothelioma Could Be Limited During Pandemic

Rare But Dangerous Side Effects of Opdivo for Mesothelioma

Predicting the Risk of Death from Mesothelioma

Infections Can Help Fight Mesothelioma, Study Suggests

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