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 University of Vermont and University of Leicester led the small, early-phase trial. Their findings were published July 14 in the[…]
Novel Treatments & Drugs
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 found a way around the drug’s effect. A new study in the journal Nature Structural & Molecular Biology has uncovered[…]
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 for mesothelioma. The main focus of researchers in the study is the collagen receptor uPARAP. Mesothelioma is mainly caused by[…]
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 can also help with cancer as well. A new study is looking at a vaccine regimen for mesothelioma. Mesothelioma is[…]
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 towards making treatments that fit each person better. Mesothelioma is a tricky cancer, and finding the right treatments can be[…]
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 a clue to the cancer, but we need an easier way to find out more about it. In the new[…]
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 Journal of Antibiotics, are early-stage but add to a growing body of research exploring natural sources for new mesothelioma treatments.[…]
Artificial Intelligence Could Help Treat Mesothelioma
Diagnosing lung diseases can be hard because they have many causes and symptoms. Artificial intelligence (AI) may enable faster and more accurate diagnosis. AI could also play a significant role in improving outcomes for mesothelioma patients and other lung diseases. One common lung problem is pleural effusion. This can make[…]
Immunotherapy to Treat Pleural Effusion
Malignant pleural effusion is a serious condition where cancer cells spread to the lining of the lungs. This leads to fluid buildup in the chest cavity. This fluid accumulation can make breathing difficult and is often a sign of advanced lung cancer. Pleural effusion is a common symptom of malignant[…]
Tretinoin, a Derivative of Vitamin A, Could Improve the Anti-Cancer Effects of Chemotherapy on Mesothelioma
Tretinoin, a derivative of vitamin A, is showing potential to enhance the effects of chemotherapy. Combining tretinoin with chemotherapy improved survival rates in mesothelioma in mice. Mesothelioma is a rare type of cancer that is hard to diagnose and treat. It develops from the thin layer of tissue that covers[…]
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