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Frequent Collapsed Lung Indicates Mesothelioma
A new article highlights the link between a collapsed lung and mesothelioma. Mesothelioma, caused by asbestos exposure, can present unexpectedly. It often requires many clinical tests for accurate diagnosis and[…]
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[…]
Asbestos Lung Cancer Claims Hit a Record High
Asbestos lung cancer lawsuit filings have hit their highest level ever recorded, according to KCIC’s newly released 2025 Asbestos Litigation Year in Review. The report states 1,714 lung cancer lawsuits[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
Researchers are Trying to Figure Out Why Younger People are Getting Mesothelioma
A new study from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center is raising questions about who develops mesothelioma and why. Researchers identified 273 pleural mesothelioma patients at or under the age of[…]
Limited Surgery to Limit Symptoms of Pleural Mesothelioma
A new clinical trial at the University of Chicago is testing whether a smaller, symptom-focused surgery can help pleural mesothelioma patients maintain quality of life when tumor removal is not[…]
Radiomics to Determine Mesothelioma
Malignant mesothelioma is a challenging cancer to treat. New therapies like T cell receptor fusion constructs (TRuCs) show promise. Determining which patients will benefit from these treatments is important. Radiomics,[…]
Collapsed Lung and Mesothelioma
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[…]
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