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