Insights from European Mesothelioma Databases
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Insights from European Mesothelioma Databases

ByHolly Zink

An international team of researchers analyzed data from two mesothelioma databases. They discovered trends about mesothelioma in Europe. These trends can help doctors make better treatment decisions for their patients. Improving Mesothelioma Treatment Mesothelioma is a type of cancer that is both rare and aggressive. It is caused by exposure to a toxic mineral called asbestos. Asbestos is a fiber-like material that can be used in building and manufacturing materials. The two most common types of mesothelioma are pleural and peritoneal. Pleural mesothelioma is found in the lining of the lungs. Peritoneal mesothelioma grows in the abdominal cavity. There are about 2,000 cases of pleural mesothelioma and 1,000 cases of peritoneal mesothelioma each year. There are also three different cell…

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

ByAlex Strauss

Europe’s top mesothelioma experts have released new best practices for pleural mesothelioma. They include the latest recommendations on diagnosis, staging, monitoring, and treatment. The task force was made up of members from:  European Respiratory Society (ERS) European Society of Thoracic Surgeons (ESTS) European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (EACTS) European Society for Radiotherapy and Oncology (ESTRO) This is the first time the best practices for pleural mesothelioma were updated since 2009. The group based the new recommendations on mesothelioma data gathered in the last decade.  Mesothelioma Remains a Global Challenge Malignant mesothelioma is one of the world’s most challenging cancers. Doctors know that asbestos exposure causes mesothelioma. But many other things about this disease are a mystery.  Some people with a…