Malignant mesothelioma is a cancer of the mesothelium, which is the lining of certain areas of the body including the lungs (called the pleura). It is mainly caused by asbestos, and usually occurs 30 to 50 years after initial asbestos exposure. Mesothelioma has a poor outlook, with most patients living[…]
Mesothelioma
A Phase 1 Study to Investigate 14C-bemcentinib Following Single Oral Administration in Healthy Male Subjects (8479217)
The aims of this Study are to determine:
How much of the Study Drug (bemcentinib) ends up in urine and faeces
How much of the Study Drug and its breakdown products get into the bloodstream
The breakdown products (metabolites) of the Study Drug
The safety of the Study Drug and any side effects that might be associated with it.
Multimodal Therapy Helps Improve Survival in Mesothelioma Patients
Malignant pleural mesothelioma is an aggressive cancer mainly caused by asbestos exposure. It is a cancer of the mesothelium, which is the lining of certain areas of the body including the lungs. The cancer is aggressive and hard to treat. There is hope though in new surgical and therapy methods.[…]
Ga-68 FAPI PET Before Immunotherapy (FAPBI)
It is aimed to evaluate FAP expression and its success in predicting treatment response before immunotherapy used in the treatment of malignant mesothelioma with Ga68 FAPI PET/CT imaging, which allows in vivo evaluation of FAP expression, which is thought to be associated with immunosuppression and resistance to immunotherapy.
A Study of VET3-TGI in Patients With Solid Tumors (STEALTH-001)
VET3-TGI is an oncolytic immunotherapy designed to treat advanced cancers. VET3-TGI has not been given to human patients yet, and the current study is designed to find a safe and effective dose of VET3-TGI when administered by direct injection into tumor(s) (called an intratumoral injection) or when given intravenously (into the vein) both alone and in combination with pembrolizumab in patients with solid tumors (STEALTH-001).
Keytruda and Chemotherapy Improve Survival in Mesothelioma Patients
The U.S Food and Drug Administration has accepted a priority review for a new Supplemental Biologics License Application. This could be a new era in the management of pleural mesothelioma, leading to a better future for those diagnosed with the cancer. The review is looking for approval of Keytruda used[…]
Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors Can Improve Survival in Mesothelioma Patients
Malignant pleural mesothelioma is a rare cancer that is hard to treat. There is a poor prognosis for people diagnosed with mesothelioma, but there is hope in the form of immune checkpoint inhibitors. There could be a chance of better outcomes in mesothelioma patients. A new article in Open Respiratory[…]
Study of Cadonilimab Combined With Chemotherapy in Recurrent / Refractory Pleural Mesothelioma
This is a multicenter, single-arm, phase II clinical study to evaluate the safety and efficacy of Cadonilimab combined with gemcitabine, or vinorelbine, or pemetrexed in the treatment of patients with recurrent / refractory pleural mesothelioma.
Delayed Care for Mesothelioma Could be Beneficial for Patients
Mesothelioma, a cancer mainly caused by asbestos, is very hard to treat. A new study wanted to see if treating mesothelioma immediately is the best option for certain patients. The study, which was published in Clinical Lung Cancer, looks at patients with inoperable pleural mesothelioma. The study compared patients who[…]
Surgery Improves Survival in Mesothelioma Patients
There is a debate about whether surgery for mesothelioma is beneficial. A new study was presented at the World Conference on Lung Cancer. The study looked at the survival of pleural mesothelioma patients who had different types of treatment. These included chemotherapy followed by surgery and chemotherapy only. The goal[…]
