Surgical Intervention in Pleural Mesothelioma: A Key to Improved Survival

Surgical Intervention in Pleural Mesothelioma: A Key to Improved Survival

ByHolly Zink

Pleural mesothelioma is a rare, aggressive cancer with a poor prognosis. The impact of surgery on mesothelioma patient survival is unclear and sparking debate. A recent study was presented at the World Conference on Lung Cancer. It checked the survival of pleural mesothelioma. Some patients had chemotherapy treatments followed by surgery, while other patients skipped surgery. The aim of the study was to see if surgery could help mesothelioma patients live longer. The Impact of Surgery on Survival There are a variety of surgical procedures and treatments for pleural mesothelioma. The most recent study, from January 2011 to December 2021, included 296 patients. All were eligible for surgery after three cycles of chemotherapy with platinum plus pemetrexed. Among them, 272 had the…

International Mesothelioma Registry
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International Mesothelioma Registry

ByHolly Zink

An international group of researchers have provided recommendations for countries to create a mesothelioma registry. Mesothelioma registries are great tools to monitor the negative effects of asbestos. It can help to identify clusters of asbestos exposure. Registries can also track the impact of asbestos reduction programs. Asbestos Health Risks Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral that has been found throughout the world. Even though it is toxic, it is used in manufacturing and construction in many countries around the world. Mesothelioma is a cancer that is caused by exposure to asbestos. It grows in the lining of organs like the lungs. Generally, those who develop mesothelioma show no signs of illness for a long time after their first exposure. It…