A new article highlights the link between a collapsed lung and mesothelioma. Mesothelioma, caused by asbestos exposure, can present unexpectantly. It often requires many clinical tests for accurate diagnosis and treatment planning. A new study explores the case of a 73-year-old man whose recurrent collapsing lung was found to be[…]
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PITAC to Treat Mesothelioma
A Stanford team performed a specialized procedure for pleural mesothelioma for the very first time in North America. It is known as pressurized intrathoracic aerosol chemotherapy (PITAC), and it delivers chemotherapy directly to the chest as a pressurized mist. One doctor knows it as “spray paint chemo.” PITAC is minimally[…]
Blood Test Did Not Reduce Late Stage Cancer Diagnoses
A major clinical trial found that a blood test designed to detect cancer early did not reduce the number of late-stage diagnoses. Grail, the manufacturer of the test, reported the findings. The results suggest multi-cancer blood tests may not be as effective as anticipated. The Galleri test looks for fragments[…]
Photodynamic Therapy to Treat Mesothelioma
Cancer treatment has made significant improvements in recent years, thanks to advancements in technology. One technology being used is 3D printing and scanning. Together they are enhancing the accuracy and effectiveness of cancer treatments. This includes photodynamic therapy for malignant pleural mesothelioma and other cancers. Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a[…]
Understanding Mesothelioma
Pleural mesothelioma, a cancer of the lining of different areas of the body, including the lungs, is mainly caused by asbestos exposure. This rare cancer is aggressive and challenging to treat. An article provides an overview of pleural mesothelioma, including its causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options. The main cause[…]
Serous Fluid Cytology to Diagnose Mesothelioma
It can be challenging to diagnose mesothelioma, a rare cancer caused by asbestos exposure. One way to diagnose mesothelioma is through serous fluid cytology (SFC). It involves examining fluid samples for cancer cells. It is difficult to distinguish between reactive and cancerous cells though. To improve accuracy, doctors may use[…]
Fibroblasts and Mesothelioma
Malignant mesothelioma, a rare and aggressive cancer mainly caused by asbestos exposure, is a cancer of the lining of certain organs including the lungs, abdomen, heart, and testicles. It is very dangerous because it grows and spreads quickly and treatment options are limited. Asbestos is no longer used widely in[…]
Gene Alterations Resulting from Pleural Mesothelioma
Scientists recently studied how asbestos exposure alters the genes of pleural mesothelioma, with the findings being published in the Journal of Environmental Pathology, Toxicology, and Oncology. This allowed scientists to show how the genes of three tumors in patients form. Overall, the study deepened our knowledge of mesothelioma’s genetic changes[…]
Surgery and Improved Mesothelioma Survival
Pleural mesothelioma is a rare and aggressive cancer. The cancer with a poor prognosis is mainly caused by asbestos. Surgery is an important part of treating pleural mesothelioma, but the impact of surgery on patients’ survival is unclear and sparking debate. A recent study was presented at the World Conference[…]
Opdivo and Yervoy Before and After Surgery and a New Blood Test are Improving Mesothelioma Treatment
Researchers are reporting promising results for people with mesothelioma who can have surgery. One researcher tested immunotherapy before and after surgery while the other researcher studied a blood test that helps doctors detect mesothelioma earlier than scans. Doctors at several cancer centers, including Johns Hopkins, ran an early clinical trial[…]
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