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RSO-021 Controlled Mesothelioma in Two-Thirds of Patients in Study
A new mesothelioma drug controlled the disease in two out of three patients through 12 weeks of treatment. Researchers say it turns cancer’s own defenses against it. Teams at the[…]
Mesothelioma Cells are Able to Get Around Different Types of Treatment
Mesothelioma cells have a survival trick. When researchers exposed them to an experimental drug that targeted one of the cancer’s main growth switches, the cells did not die. Instead, they[…]
Targeting the Collagen Receptor uPARAP to Treat Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma, a cancer with low survival rates, is still a major problem. A major cause of the cancer is asbestos exposure. A new study focuses on a possible treatment target[…]
Diagnosing Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma is a challenging cancer to diagnose, and a recent study highlighted a problem with diagnosing the disease called overdiagnosis. This happens when tumors are mistaken for mesothelioma, leading to[…]
Vaccines are Being Studied to Treat Mesothelioma
Vaccines are an important part of preventing infectious diseases from spreading. Vaccines work by utilizing antibody responses and invigorating T-cell immunity. This not only helps with infectious diseases, but it[…]
Computers Can Be Used to Help Find Treatments for Mesothelioma
There is some exciting news dealing with the fight against mesothelioma. Scientists are using smart computers to figure out better ways to treat patients. This study is a first step[…]
Using Mesothelin Nanoprobes to Understand Certain Types of Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma is a tough cancer to have that is hard to diagnose and understand. Scientists are looking at a protein called mesothelin that could possibly help. This protein might be[…]
Occupational Vs Environmental Asbestos Exposure and Mesothelioma
Malignant mesothelioma is a cancer caused by asbestos exposure that is very hard to treat. Some people with this cancer live longer than expected. A recent study in a science[…]
Frequent Collapsed Lung Indicates Mesothelioma
A new article highlights the link between a collapsed lung and mesothelioma. Mesothelioma, caused by asbestos exposure, can present unexpectedly. It often requires many clinical tests for accurate diagnosis and[…]
Fungus-Derived Compounds are Showing Promise Against Mesothelioma
Researchers in Japan have identified new chemical compounds derived from a fungus that showed the ability to kill mesothelioma cells in laboratory testing. The findings, published this month in the[…]
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