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Pleurectomy/Decortication Surgery Has Low Mortality When Patients are Carefully Selected
A new study out of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and the Mount Sinai Tisch Cancer Center finds lung-sparing pleurectomy/decortication (P/D) surgery has a very low rate[…]
Tumor Treating Fields to Treat Mesothelioma and Other Hard to Treat Cancers
Tumor treating fields are an innovative new way to treat cancer. They do not involve surgery or drugs. They are also known as TTFields. TTFields have been approved by the[…]
Artificial Intelligence and Mesothelioma
Diagnosing lung diseases can be hard because they have many causes and symptoms. Artificial intelligence may enable faster and more accurate diagnosis. AI could potentially play a role in improving[…]
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[…]
Tretinoin and Chemotherapy
Tretinoin is a derivative of vitamin A. It has the potential to enhance the effects of chemotherapy. Combining tretinoin with chemotherapy improved survival rates in mesothelioma in mice. Mesothelioma is[…]
Fibroblasts’ Role in Mesothelioma Development
Malignant mesothelioma is a cancer that is mainly caused by asbestos exposure. Asbestos was once used in construction and other trades. Mesothelioma is a cancer that grows and spreads rapidly,[…]
The Immune Microenvironment and 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. Fluid accumulation makes breathing[…]
Serous Fluid Cytology to Diagnose Mesothelioma
Diagnosing mesothelioma, a cancer caused by asbestos exposure, can be a challenging task. One method that is used is serous fluid cytology. It involves examining fluid samples for cancer cells.[…]
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[…]
Multimodal Therapy to Treat Mesothelioma
Malignant pleural mesothelioma is a significant health challenge for individuals. Mesothelioma is linked to asbestos exposure and demands innovative treatment strategies. Recent research provides a promising approach to combatting mesothelioma.[…]