Mesothelioma, a rare cancer caused by asbestos, continues to be a global health issue. The most common form of asbestos is chrysotile. Recent research looked at chrysotile and a heat-treated form called forsterite. This research can help with safer asbestos disposal in the future. A recent study examined whether forsterite,[…]
New Study
New Clinical Trial is Testing CAR-T Cell Therapy for Mesothelioma and Other Hard to Treat Tumors
A new clinical trial that launched this month is testing a new immunotherapy regimen that could offer hope to people with mesothelioma and other hard to treat cancers. It will be examining an experimental treatment that utilizes CAR-T cells, an immune cell engineered to find and attack cancer cells. The[…]
Immunotherapy Benefits and Drawbacks for Treating Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma is a rare and aggressive cancer that creates multiple challenges for patients and caregivers. Immune checkpoint inhibitors have recently shown promise to bring hope to people suffering from this devastating cancer. New data from Australia, however, is questioning their effectiveness and safety. Patients and caregivers must understand immunotherapy and[…]
Genetic Testing for Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma is a serious cancer that affects the lining of certain organs and body cavities. It mainly affects older adults, but it can affect people of all ages. It is rare in children, but pediatric mesothelioma is still possible. A recent study looked at pediatric peritoneal mesothelioma. The study highlights[…]
MARS 2 Trial for Mesothelioma
Pleural mesothelioma is a rare and aggressive cancer that is linked to asbestos exposure. It affects the lining of the lungs. Every year, there are over 2,500 people in the United Kingdom that are diagnosed with the cancer. A study known as MARS 2 investigated if adding surgery to chemotherapy[…]
Pleural Empyema After Pleural Mesothelioma Surgery
Pleural mesothelioma, a cancer linked to asbestos exposure, is challenging to treat. For patients healthy enough, surgery is a key part of treatment, but after surgery, complications can occur. One complication that can happen is known as pleural empyema, a serious chest infection. Developing this complication can affect patient recovery.[…]
Importance of Early Detection of Mesothelioma
Malignant mesothelioma is an aggressive cancer mainly caused by asbestos exposure. It mainly affects the pleura, which is the lining of the lungs, but it can also affect the peritoneum, which is the lining of the abdomen. It is very tough for doctors to diagnose, leading to underdiagnosis. A recent[…]
Immunotherapy Might Not Be a Good Option for Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma is a rare and aggressive cancer mainly caused by asbestos exposure that creates challenges for patients and caregivers. Immune checkpoint inhibitors have brought hope to patients, but new data from Australia is raising questions about their safety and effectiveness. In order to make informed decisions, patients must understand all[…]
Multimodal Therapy to Treat Pleural Mesothelioma
Malignant pleural mesothelioma is a deadly cancer that is mainly caused by asbestos exposure. It affects the lungs’ lining. It is a very hard to treat cancer because it is very aggressive and is often diagnosed at a late stage. New surgical and therapeutic methods are offering hope though. A[…]
Prospective Data Collection Initiative on Thoracic Malignancies (DuTOC)
Primary Outcome Measures Progression free survival Secondary outcome Measures Disease free survival Overall survival Health related quality of life Inclusion Criteria Age ≥ 18 years; Histo/cytopathological proof of a thoracic malignancy, or a strong suspicion (after imaging and multidisciplinary board); Informed consent for longitudinal observational data collection; Exclusion Criteria Mentally[…]
