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Mesothelioma, a rare disease linked to asbestos exposure, is a tough challenge for patients. But, in the last ten years, a special grading system has emerged. This system helps to predict outcomes for a specific type called epithelioid mesothelioma. A new article explains the development of this grading system, why it’s important, where it falls short, and what might come next for understanding mesothelioma. Mesothelioma’s tough prognosis has been a big problem for doctors. They needed a way to better predict what might happen to patients. That’s where the grading system for epithelioid mesothelioma comes in. The Birth of a Prognostic Powerhouse In the past ten years, a special grading system just for epithelioid mesothelioma has become important. Expert groups,…