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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[…]
Read MorePalliative 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[…]
Read MoreMesothelioma 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[…]
Read MoreEmpyema 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[…]
Read MoreAdvances in Immunotherapy for Mesothelioma
Malignant mesothelioma is a very rare cancer that often has a poor outlook in cancer treatment. Immunotherapy, especially in the form of immune checkpoint inhibitors, has brought hope. It shows[…]
Read MoreCarcinogenicity of Forsterite Compared to Asbestos
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[…]
Read MoreNew 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[…]
Read MoreImmunotherapy 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[…]
Read MoreGenetic 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[…]
Read MoreMARS 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[…]
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