corticosteroids

There is new evidence that taking certain common drugs could negatively impact mesothelioma survival after immunotherapy.  Drugs such as NSAIDs, antacids, corticosteroids, and antibiotics affect the microbiome. The microbiome is the collection of bacteria that live in a person’s gut.  The microbiome interacts with the immune system. Ohio State University researchers say some medicines disrupt the microbiome. This can threaten the effectiveness of cancer immunotherapy.  The Microbiome and Immunity The microbiome is the collection of bacteria that live in the intestinal tract. Every mesothelioma patient’s microbiome is unique. Scientists are just beginning to understand the importance of the microbiome in human health.  At first glance, there might not seem to be a direct correlation between the microbiome and mesothelioma survival…