Nomogram Tool

New research from Scientific Reports describes a tool called a nomogram that can help doctors to predict the outcome of bone cancer in mesothelioma patients. The tool was developed by scientists in China at Xiangya Hospital and Central South University. Improving Survival Chances Mesothelioma is a type of cancer that is caused by exposure to asbestos. It grows in the thin layer of tissue that covers many of the body’s organs. In the later stages of the disease, mesothelioma can spread to the bones. This happens when cancer cells travel through the bloodstream or lymphatic system and reach the bones. This is called bone metastasis. Bone cancer can cause symptoms like pain, broken bones, and problems with movement. It can…