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[…]
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Pleural Mesothelioma’s Microenvironment and Different Treatment Options
In a recent study, researchers looked at how the body’s immune system reacts to pleural mesothelioma. The results were released in Pathobiology. Researchers looked at samples from 60 pleural mesothelioma patients to study immune cells in the tumor area. They used markers to identify cell types and their impact on[…]
Finding Mesothelioma in Situ
Pleural mesothelioma is a rare and aggressive cancer mainly caused by asbestos exposure. It mainly affects the pleura, the thin membrane that surrounds the lungs. Many people do not know their mesothelioma is from asbestos exposure because it can take decades from the time of exposure to be diagnosed with[…]
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[…]
Cell Mutations and Peritoneal Mesothelioma
Peritoneal mesothelioma is a hard cancer to treat because it is very aggressive and rare. It is usually found late due to it being rare and having unclear symptoms, making treatment very difficult. Current treatments that can include surgery and chemotherapy have limited success against the cancer. New ways to[…]
New Biomarkers for Diagnosing Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma is a rare cancer linked to asbestos exposure that is dangerous for elderly Americans. It is hard to tell the difference between reactive and cancerous cells. This could be changed though due to a study in the American Journal of Pathology. The study identifies a key biomarker, ACADL, using[…]
Palliative Care for Mesothelioma Symptoms
Palliative care is crucial in improving quality of life for people with life threatening diseases like mesothelioma. Understanding the spectrum of diseases that patients experience is important for providing effective care. Palliative care is a medical specialty that focuses on easing pain and other life limiting symptoms. Palliative care is[…]
Mesothelioma Diagnosis
Mesothelioma is a rare and hard to diagnose cancer. There are many challenges patients and caregivers must face once someone is diagnosed with mesothelioma. There are expert guidelines that were recently updated by the International Mesothelioma Interest group. The group provides insights into mesothelioma’s diagnosis, which is incredibly valuable for[…]
Empyema Challenges After Pleural Mesothelioma Surgery
Pleural mesothelioma, a cancer linked to asbestos exposure, is very tough to treat. Surgery is one part of multimodal therapy that aims to remove as much cancer as possible. Surgery is a very useful tool in the treatment of mesothelioma, but after surgery, complications can occur. One complication can be[…]
