Mesothelioma: Unraveling the Impact of Asbestos Exposure and Predicting Future Trends
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Mesothelioma: Unraveling the Impact of Asbestos Exposure and Predicting Future Trends

ByHolly Zink

Mesothelioma cases have been decreasing around the world over the past 30 years, finds researchers from the Huazhong University of Science and Technology. The Changing Landscape of Mesothelioma Their goal was to look at how the burden of mesothelioma has changed over time and make predictions about future trends. Mesothelioma is a rare cancer that is hard to diagnose and treat. It is caused by exposure to a toxic mineral called asbestos. There are different types of mesotheliomas depending on where in the body it develops. Mesothelioma that grows in the lining of the lungs is called pleural mesothelioma. When it grows in the lining of the abdominal cavity, it is called peritoneal mesothelioma. Mesothelioma has also been found around…

Predicting Outcomes for People with Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma
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Predicting Outcomes for People with Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma

ByHolly Zink

A new study has found that a prognostic score based on the activity of just two genes could be useful in predicting outcomes for people with malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM). The study was published the journal Diagnostics and was conducted by scientists from Bulgaria. Early Detection is Key for Better Outcomes Malignant pleural mesothelioma is a rare type of cancer that affects the lining of the lungs and chest called the pleura. It usually happens when a person has been exposed to asbestos. This is a harmful mineral that can be used in buildings and other materials. When asbestos fibers are inhaled, they can get trapped in the pleura and over time, cause cancer to develop. The cancer cells in…